Mar 11, 2011
Feb 23, 2011
NEVER dial #90 or #09 on mobile
BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED
(A Government of India Enterprise)
CHENNAI TELEPHONES
DOs and DON’Ts IN MOBILE PHONE
Don’ts
DOs
- Note down your IMEI number.
- Security pin code should be used to avoid misuse of your mobile phones.
- MMSs / SMSs received should be checked for their source before opening.
- Delete all obscene / pornographic text, images, SMS /MMS from your mobile phones which you might have received or stored. Otherwise this may land you in trouble and unwanted embarrassment.
- Anti-virus software should be loaded in the mobile phone.
- Mobile phone keypad should be locked after every use.
- Use your mobile phone only when necessary .
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source: http://www.chennai.bsnl.co.in/News/MobileDosNDonts.htm
Feb 20, 2011
Egypt's forgotten children
One of the untold stories of Egypt's popular revolution is the plight of homeless children caught up in the unrest. As the country adjusted to a new political reality during the protests, Cairo’s estimated 50,000 street children also found that the rules of the game had changed.
The drop-in centres that they rely on for food, clean water and shelter were, like nearly everything else in Egypt, mostly closed. With nothing to eat and nowhere to go, the children were drawn to the festival atmosphere of Tahrir Square, attracted by the prospect of a free meal and the chance of being part of something exciting.
Instead, they found themselves part of something very different. When violence erupted, the homeless children had nowhere to seek refuge and many were caught up in the clashes between rival political factions. Save the Children has confirmed the death of at least one child - a 16-year-old boy called Ismail - and knows of others who were wounded.
But you will not find Ismail’s face staring out of the martyr posters that commemorate the revolution’s fallen. He died as he lived, in the shadows, there but not there, shot dead by an unknown gunman for an unknown reason, another anonymous statistic of Egypt’s lost generation of street children. More than two weeks after his death, his body still lies unclaimed in a hospital morgue.
It does not have to be this way. There is now an opportunity to make small changes that would greatly improve the situation for Egypt’s homeless children. One of the major challenges they face is that they often lack the identity documents that are a passport to basic services such as healthcare and education.
Without them, their already precarious situation is made more serious still. One of the street children who was shot in the protests was turned away from the first hospital her friends carried her to, and was only treated at the second when she looked close to death.
Even healthy street children are made more vulnerable by their lack of identification papers; they face arrest for not carrying IDs and once in custody have no hope of being able to afford any sort of legal representation. While one arm of the state is withholding the documents, the other is punishing the children for not carrying them.
The effect is that these vulnerable children are locked out of Egyptian society and robbed of any hope of lifting themselves out of the desperate poverty that condemns them to a chaotic life on the street. For many, the only education they receive is the literacy classes offered by drop-in centres. It is too little, too late.
If Egyptian street children were issued ID cards, they would be given a sliver of hope, a chance of a brighter future, the opportunity to find legitimate work or enrol in classes that equip them with the basic life skills most Egyptians take for granted.
In the heady days leading up to the revolution, the protestors spoke of a new era of national solidarity, of standing up for their rights, taking control of their destiny. Now the country has the opportunity to make good on those noble ideals, and must make sure no-one - including the poorest - is left behind.
The Egyptian people have sent a clear message that the status quo is no longer acceptable. They are empowered, confident and hungry for change. For the children who eke out an existence on the streets of Cairo, forgotten by the system and ignored by large sections of society, that change cannot come soon enough.
Feb 19, 2011
10 reasons why India must be wary of B'desh
1. Hit where it hurts the most
Out of the 22 matches India have squared up against Bangladesh in all competitions and in all grounds, Team India have beaten the Bangla tigers 20 times out of 22, but all those wins were put to shame in the 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean when the minnows beat tournament favourites India which inevitably led to the exit of the Men in Blue and brought with it a world of shame and embarrassment.
2. Home support
India, along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, will be hosting the 2011 World Cup together, but with India's first encounter at the Sher-e- Bangla stadium, Mirpur expect the home crowd to turn it up a notch and make it a noisy place for the visitors. The emerging Bangladeshi team has a passionate fan base, so each misfield by the Indians and a wicket by the Bangla tigers will be greeted with delirious cheers. Now that is bound to make any team jittery!
3. The Kiwi effect
Bangladesh had a run-in to the World Cup which was nothing short of a dream. They outwitted, outsmarted and outplayed an impressive Kiwi team and white washed them 4-0 in the ODI series. So as the Indians step on to the ground, they'll know that they could be the next victims as Bangladesh has mastered the technique of giant-killing at home and away.
4. The dynamic duo
If India can boast the likes of Harbhajan Singh, Bangladesh too have the answer in the form of left arm Abdul Razzak and talismanic captain Shakib-al Hasan. The duo were the heroes in the 4-0 drubbing of New Zealand with Razzak bowling economically throughout the series and picking up five wickets, while skipper Shakib-al Hasan accounted for 11 wickets and also scored 208 runs. So if this were a football match MS Dhoni and Co would have clearly decided their men to mark.
5. Bowling deja-vu
When India were beaten by Bangladesh by five wickets in the 2007 World Cup, the Bangladesh bowling attack consisted of Mashrafe Mortaza, Syed Rasel, Abdur Razzak, Shakib-al-Hasan, Mohammed Rafique. When India again go face to face against Bangladesh, the probable bowling attack could be containing the likes of Shakib-al-Hasan, Abdul razaak, Shafiul Islam (like-to like replacement for the injured Mortaza), Shahriar Nafees and Mahmadullah. Same attack, different personnel.
6. Slow starting Indians
There have been nine World Cups from 1975 to 2007 and out of the nine opening matches India have played against various oppositions, the Indians have only managed three wins, a stat which clearly suggests that the Indians are not burning the tracks and take there own sweet time to hit the straps - something they should correct with the sword of firm favourites hanging right above their heads and with little room to stumble.
7. Change in format
One thing going India's way ahead of this grudge match is the change of the grouping format of the teams from the last World Cup. India were left helpless after their defeat to Bangladesh as each group only consisted of three teams and losing one match meant the penultimate exit. With seven teams divided in two groups, each team would have a little more breathing space, but that factor too should not play on India's minds.
8. The Aussie factor
The Bangladeshi conquest over the Indian challenge had another similarity, the presence of an Australian in the backroom. Ex-Sri Lanka world Cup winning coach Dav Whatmore master minded the two victories that Bangladesh achieved over India. Four years and countless ODI's on, another Australian by the name of Jamie Siddons is at the helm of matters, could this be another factor the Indians should keep in mind?
9. Catches win Matches
Truer words have not been said with respect to the game of cricket and fielding. Including their self-destructive performances in their batting, there is another thing the Bangla team is known for which is their fielding. Since their inception in Cricket, the Bangladesh team has been a spirited and an energetic fielding unit, their sharp in-ring efforts and direct throws have always accounted for them chasing a target 20 to 30 runs short than expected. So the sub-continental disease of watching the ball kiss the boundary after a stroke needs to be taken care of as the ball might never reach the fence with hare-like running and relay throwing by the minnows.
10. Do it for Sachin, not get it done from him
Even before the craze of the World Cup had reached the tally, any one who was any one said that this World Cup triumph will be the a fitting tribute to the maestro Sachin Tendulkar before he walks into the sunset. All that emotion kept aside, the Indians need to take it one game at a time, concentrate and not slip into a situation where the Little Master is forced to pull the team out of strife, something he's been doing for two decades now!
Feb 15, 2011
Jan 30, 2011
Jan 24, 2011
Bhimsen Joshi passes away
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi’s life and music is marked by his wanderlust: nothing ever stopped him from soaring into realms unknown. The legendary musician was the last link of the golden years of Kirana, however, he will continue to live in hundreds of musicians across the country
Jan 20, 2011
Don't touch my baby!
The incredible moment three lionesses killed a crocodile after it tried to attack a cub
Three lionesses pounced on a crocodile in an extraordinary scene after the reptile tried to attack one of the pride's cubs.
The protective females instinctively leapt into action to fend off the aggressive predator.
With organised precision, the lionesses surrounded the croc and launched a ferocious volley of blows.
The extraordinary encounter took place in Botswana and was captured on camera by a touring cardiologist
A lioness stared down the crocodile after it tried to snap at a cub
The lionesses circled around the crocodile
During the encounter the crocodile managed to bite one of the big cats but was soon killed by the pride.
The rare scenes were captured by Tony Goldman while on a safari trip to the Duba Plains, in Botswana, with his son.
Tony, 58, a cardiologist, said: 'The lionesses had just killed a buffalo and suddenly a crocodile ventured about 100 yards out of the water towards them to snack on the meat.
'One of the smaller cubs was in the path of the crocodile and it started to advance towards the cub in a menacing fashion before trying to attack it.
One lioness let out a roar inches from the croc's face
Three lionesses then pounced on the aggressive beast
The crocodile reared in pain as the lioness struck a blow
The crocodile only managed to get in one bite before it was killed by the protective pride
The cubs were brought in for a snack after the crocodile was killed
Jan 9, 2011
HOW RICH IS THE SAI BABA TEMPLE AT SHIRDI ?
The Famous Pilgrim centre of Shri Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi, one of the richest temples in Maharashtra,
has Ornaments and Jewellery worth over Rs.32 crore (Rs.320 million)
and Investments running into Rs.4,27,17,02,929 (Rs 420.17 crore), according to official documents.
The Administration of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi), governed by the Managing Committee
which was constituted by the Maharashtra Government way back on 23rd August`2004 has:
1) Kisan Vikas Patras worth Rs.51,71,00,100 (Rs 51.71 crore),
2) Government of India 8% Saving Bonds amounting to Rs.48,15,53,000 (Rs 48.16 crore),
3) Irredeemable Bonds of Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran worth Rs.8 crore (Rs 80 million)
4) Rs.3,19,30,49,929 (Rs 319.30 crore) in various nationalised banks.
5) It has Rs.47,82,31,835.64 (Rs 47.82 crore) as Trust Corpus Fund.
The Trust Auditor Mr.Sharad S Gaikwad in its annual audit for 2009-10 said that the Temple Trust
has Ornaments & Jewellery whose total worth stands at Rs.32,23,59,372 (Rs 32.236 crore).
1) Gold worth Rs.24,41,10,640-cr,
2) Silver worth Rs.3,26,19,152-cr,
3) Silver Coins worth Rs.612,317 (Rs 6.12 lakh)
4) Gold Coins worth Rs.1,28,89,749 (Rs 1.288 crore)
5) Gold pendants worth Rs.1,12,31,903 (Rs 1.123 crore)
This Annual Report was tabled in Maharashtra's State Legislature during its winter session in December 2010.
The Sai Temple has earned a surplus income of Rs.94,67,79,142 (Rs 94.677 crore) in the year 2009-10,
as against Rs.87,22,71,012 (Rs 87.227 crore) in the year 2008-09.
The total income during the year 2009-10 was Rs.1,64,88,01,030 (Rs 164.88 crore)
by way of rent, interest on savings bank accounts, investments & donations,
as against Rs.1,51,51,43,503 (Rs 151.51 crore) in previous year.
The Immovable property & buildings are worth Rs.79,28,30,95 (Rs 79.28 crore),
including the Statue of Sai Baba worth Rs.8 lakhs (Rs 800,000), the annual report stated.
The Chartered Accountancy firm also suggested the Managing Committee to
dispose off precious stones valued at Rs.2,00,79,164 (Rs 2 crore) by conducting public auction,
at regular intervals to augment its revenue.
During the year 2009-10,
the Sai Baba Temple received donations of 147.10 grams Gold valued at Rs.2,44,888 (Rs 2.448 lakh)
and Silver weighing 4508 grams whose present cost at the end of fiscal year 2009-10 was Rs.1,02,640 (Rs 1.026 lakh).
An interesting point mentioned in the report is that unlike many civic bodies,
the Trust has accepted and implemented the Sixth Pay Commission Report for its Employees.
Also, it says that the Temple transactions on a daily basis closes at 2 pm in the afternoon.
Cash received later on is included in the next day's collection.
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