Thursday, October 18, 2007

DISCOVERY OF INDIA

(This is a two series blog Part 1 followed by Part 2)

Come n discover our nation.

PART 1


Namaste! A trip through India is always an intoxicating surprise to the senses and always unforgettable! An enormous canvas coloured by a divine palette: shimmering golden sands, liquid green silks, teeming diversity of chirping flutters, abundant spices to tantalize your taste buds. The geographical vastness of India is matched only by the diversity of the people. Modern India is home to the tribal and to the urban jetsetter. It is a land where the temple elephants exist amicably with the microchip. Its ancient monuments are the backdrop for the world's largest democracy. Walk with me to explore my country - five seasons every year, a festival everyday, a smile every second. Welcome to India.



HIGHLIGHTS AND HIDDEN GEMS

CHAI WITH A VIEW
The rugged Indian Himalayas are scattered with impossible settlements, their tidy houses and generous crop fields perched on steep hillsides topped with the sparkling snow. In the Tibetan-flavored town of Dharamsala, forest treks start right outside your hotel room. An hour and a half up one of these trails; you will be welcomed by a smile and an offer of chai - the spicy-sweet milk tea just short of heaven. The clean air, hot drink and friendly company tug on you to sit awhile among the birds and enjoy this cafe-with-a-view, Indian-style. To get to this spot in the trees, find the Shiva temple on the way to Triund. After your first cup of chai, you may be inspired to keep hiking steadily upwards toward snowline. Then again, you may decide to spend the afternoon embracing the Himalayan hospitality a while longer.


THE ANCIENT LADIES OF BHENSWARA

The forts and palaces of Rajasthan are eternally appealing, conjuring scenes of battles, well-trod caravan routes, and epic dynasties. But for many of us, travel is all about the people we meet. India has no shortage of characters: eager kids, flamboyant bus drivers, crotchety old men. Great personalities abound in Bhenswara, a lovely untouristed small town, where it is often said 'the real India' lives. Wandering the humble lanes, don't be surprised at the number of fans who will come out to welcome you. Near a shoemaker's house, you might find two old ladies with weather-beaten skin, thick specs and well-worn saris adorning their tiny frames. The first time I saw them, they stepped out to grasp my hands, share belly laughs, and admire my hair. Even without a common language, these charmers brought to life that saying heard all over India: 'Atithi Devo Bhava' or 'Guest is God'. I was awed by their simple humanity and the connection across time, distance and culture. And that's what I had really come for.




ROADSIDE RELIGION

In the medieval hamlet of Orchha there is a 'temple' that for me signifies religious devotion at its purest, most sincere form. While the eye-popping ornateness of the temples at Kujuraho, or the ancient Shiva temples of Varanasi are impressive, I find the devoutness of Hindu India most present in the more subtle small family shrines. There, just next to the lane heading into town from the train station, is a perfect - albeit humble - Shiva 'temple'. On the ground next to a creaky old tree, a black onyx Shiva lingam is lovingly worshipped by its caretakers. Each morning for 'puja', fresh marigolds, cow's milk, a lamp of fire, and burning incense appear. There is no pomp, no affectation, and the whole set-up covers less than a square metre. It is just an everyday family living their religion, in small town India. If you can find this kind of small moment, in a place like Orchha, you have found the heart of India.


THE BEST MANGO PICKLE

The Shekhawati region of Rajasthan is known as an open-air art gallery for its painted havelis, elegant homes of the wealthy merchant classes of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Mural scenes tell stories of maharaja opulence, British residents and news of the day - like the arrival of passenger trains. You wouldn't necessarily think to come to Nawalgarh for the food (though it is one of the most decorous tiny towns), but all the gazing makes you hungry. An unexpected highlight is coming upon Kalpana Singh and her amazing homemade pickles at her restaurant near the palace. Indian pickles are salty, briny, spicy preserves of lime, mango and other treats. Even if you are a pickle skeptic, try dipping into the bright saucy delicacies with a fried parantha. The condiment soon becomes the main event - many have dreamed about bottling and exporting the stuff, it is that good! You can try your luck wresting the recipe from the lady of the house, once you find her in Nawalgarh.



continued in nxt blog.....

DISCOVERY OF INDIA -I

PART 2 continues......

A FOODIE TREASURE HUNT IN OLD DELHI

Most people glimpse Old Delhi from the famous Red Fort at the foot of its main road, Chandni Chowk, or from the minaret at India's largest mosque, the Jama Masjid. But Old Delhi at street level is an experience. The atmospheric lanes are full of famous street food and fine restaurants alike. There are whole alleys known as galis, devoted to specialties: gali kebab, south of the mosque, includes a restaurant whose owners descend from the chefs to the Moghul emperors as far back as Babur. Nearby in the spice bazaar (an adventure in itself!) there are galis for pickles, chutneys, and sugar. The latter, gali batasha, sells sugar in every shape from powder to rock icicle. Many travellers taste their first sizzling parantha (stuffed fried flatbread) in - you guessed it - gali paranthawala. Back on Chandni Chowk, a sweet shop voted the city's best was named for its most famous habitual customer, an elephant housed at the Red Fort stables in the 1790s. Old Delhi is said to be where some of India's most famous foods - tandoori, kebabs, kulfi - were invented. Finding the source is an adventure, a history lesson and pure gastronomic pleasure.


DON'T WASTE TIME IN DELHI

In a typical day of sightseeing around Delhi you'd anticipate exploring the many bazaars, visiting the Red Fort, and enjoying the colourful chaos of the city - but would you expect to go to a toilet museum? The complex evolution of sanitation dates back to 2500 BC and the museum is virtually overflowing with exhibits from around the world sampling our soiled past. Not only does the exhibition get to the bottom of chamber pots, commodes and cubicles but also appropriate toilet etiquette and codes of conduct are discussed. On display is a French portable toilet that's camouflaged as a stack of books and an Austrian-designed coloured cistern. So next time you point anything at the porcelain consider where it's come from and where it's going, and be sure to check out this remarkable display when in Delhi.


MAKING THE SILK OF EMPERORS

One of the oldest continuously occupied cities on the planet, Varanasi, is best known as a sacred Hindu city. With pilgrims and holy men thronging temples and lining the banks of the river Ganga, it might be easy to overlook the fact that Varanasi is also a significant Muslim centre. In the eastern part of the city, near a cinema, 15 minutes by auto-rickshaw from the old city, there is a Muslim enclave of weavers spinning the expensive brocade silk saris that the city is famous for. Wandering the narrow lanes, peering past weathered wooden doorways, you can see men seated at huge handlooms in every corner. The looms' clack-clack has echoed here for generations. In fact, these weavers are said to be descendants of the weavers to the likes of Akbar the Great, who required the finest, most elegant silk for court and palace. Inside a spare lantern-lit stone room, you may even be invited to try spinning with one of these master craftsmen.




This is OUR INDIA.COME N NJOY!!!!

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

MTV BAKRA---(mujhe banaya bakra)

hi!
These days my friends hav found a very noble way of entertainment in the college.
From the time we enter the college to the moment we say good bye at the station( sometimes even after that, read on u'll come to know)this new form of so-called entertainment continues.
This noble form is PULLING OTHER PPLs LEGS(taang kheechna or to be specific doston ki maarna).
from the last one week, GEEKDEEP that is me is the soft target or u could say that i m the scapegoat(bakra)who is being facing the blade everyday.Well m not alone bcoz there is one more bakri( arrey u know it yaar) who is being slaughtered.
By now u might hv guessed the reason for my being the soft target. I do not mind being scapegoat bcoz its part n parcel of the college life n considering only six months r lft before we mov into the viscious circle of life having no time for others n sometimes for our own selves.
All this was started by two great maharathis BRIN(ku) and GURRI(s) in my case.
But sometimes i also feel bad when ppl cross the limit( cmmon yaar m also human) as what hppnd yesterday:
read on:

yesterday we were sitting in the canteen chatting n having snacks on a round table(somewhat round). Brin was fiddling with my cell n Harry was sitting nxt to her.Harry had a keeda in his dimag(actually his mind is bugged) n he planned to hide my cell in POO's bag(rmembr the bakri) but it was overheard by POO so my cell survived that moment. But sitting nxt to harry,was sandy(earlier he used to be the bakra)n the keeda infected his brain. So sandy with one of his accomplises Harshu executed the plan n my mobile was out-of-sight(in POO's bag bt she also did nt know).
I enquired harry abt the cell n he laughed so i thought that he was playing a prank n the cell was with him. So we all bid adieu n left the college. On reaching the station i again asked harry n this time he seriously said(he can nvr be serious at least in my case )he did not possess my cell.
i felt like kicking his ass bt we were standing at a public place so he got away.
the nxt step was to call all the ppl who were there in the canteen.To add to my tension no one answered the call. Gurri n Sree(nee) n Harry were with me n they all were giggling like demons.
I called on my cell(shot coin bax se yaar) again no answer.
Finally a call to sandy informed me that my cell was in foreign network with a foreign agent( kal Mobile Communication ka test tha effect to hoga na ) .
I and harry had to travel back a kilometr from the station to collect my cell n harshu n poo were standing n smiling for this great prank played on the prankmaster GEEKDEEP.
Don't worry ppl i will be back soon. BEWARE!!!!

njoy!!!.

ORKUT IS BANNED



HI FRIENDS

ANNOYED OF NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCESS ORKUT??

ARE U FACING A PROBLEM LIKE:

ORKUT IS BANNED YOU FOOL, THE ADMINISTRATORS DIDNT WRITE THIS PROGRAM GUESS WHO DID?? MUHAHAHA!!
don’t worry.

Here is the solution:

1.open task manager by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL or ctrl+shift+esc and go to the processes
tab.
2.search the svchost.exe under the image name. There will be many but look for the ones which
have your username under the username .
3.Press DEL to kill these files. It will give you a warning, Press Yes
4.Repeat for more svchost.exe files with your username and repeat. Do not kill svchost.exe with
system, local service or network service!
5.Now go to start n then run or my computer .
6.In the address bar, type C:\heap41a and press enter. It is a hidden folder, and is not visible by
default.
7.Delete all the files here
8.Now go to Start --> Run and type Regedit
9.Go to the menu Edit --> Find or press F3.
10.Type "heap41a" here and press enter. You will get something like this "[winlogon]
c:\heap41a\svchost.exe C:\heap(some number)\std.txt"
11.Select that and Press DEL. It will ask "Are you sure you want to delete this value?", click Yes
12.Now close the registry editor.
13.Now the virus is gone। But be sure to delete the autorun।inf file and any folder whose name
ends with .exe in the pen drive next time u use it with ur PC.

NOTE:This malware is named as w32.USBWorm and Avast 4.6 detects n removes this
malware.

HAPPY ORKUTTING.....
good bye.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

THE FAMOUS FIVE ( of my class)

hi friends!
today i m describing few of my friends n an incident that happened today. so read on...

This is the story of four friends (actually five friends- 4 girls n the fifth friend is
their inseparable college ICARD which keeps hanging in their neck all the time they r in the college( sometimes when they get ready for college they put on their icards also n it keeps dangling in their neck's till they reach back home.)
The awesome four r the teacher’s most loyal student this is clear from the fact that even
after scoring 75% to 90% in their first SOFTWARE ENGINEERING unit test they r appearing for the retest on the coming 18th oct. Their funda in life is our teacher’s hard work should not go in vain.
U all must be wondering who the famous five are? So here they are-
Starting with Ramya-read Miss Infy (placed in infosys) or ramy.
Then comes Asha and Shreya-there ppl do not chit chat a lot but when they speak just watch them out.
No.4 is taken by Riya- the only person in the world with a pen drive whose head is tilted by 45 degrees (don't know where she got it from).I bet it u won’t find another one.
And last but not the least is the bechara icard who has to go everywhere they go in spite of not willing to.

These mahan hastis were to give their final year project presentation today. Me n my group having given it yesterday were a bit experienced n went to college just to support them n all other batches also (actually we r a helpful lot).when i reached college all of them had already arrived n were standing outside the computer lab, their eyes digging into the preparation notes n their lips moving as if they were shivering in the cold winds of the SIACHEN (world’s highest battle field- J&K). All of then had their heart in their mouth but the interesting thing was that they were telling all others to stay calm for the presentation.
I went in there just to increase their tension with my so-called logical questions.
They were prepared for all sorts of questions by our group. With confidence n tension (sounds unusual- remember they r girls. anything possible) looming on their faces the famous five (remember icard still hanging) went into present their project; ready to smash out anything thrown at them (i mean the questions).

They came out happily sporting a smile as their presentation went smooth n guess what, they had been asked the same questions as we had asked them so everything went in fine.
Then we all had our lunch and proceeded to our abodes to meet again on Saturday for the advanced microprocessor test.

This was just one of the many chapters of our famous five's college life. Keep reading to here more about them.

Njoy n leave in ur comments.

P.S:-apologies to the famous five for blogging this episode here.
good bye.

Saturday, October 6, 2007

WANTED ENGINEERS

Hi friends


Yesterday one of my friends got a call from a company for a job.

He was very happy to get a call considering the time we r going through.

He checked the offer letter n the company profile on the net n the company profile was like

THIS COMPANY WANTS FRESH COMPUTER ENGINEERS.

The comapny manages the networks n towers of almost all telecom compananies.

After going through the mail he was exited to attend the interview scheduled fo r 3 p.m later in the day.



he was concerned a bit regarding what r those ppl gonna ask him in the TECHNICAL INTERVIEW as he was not prepared for the technical interview that to on networks that we had studied in the 5th sem 365 days ago, i mean 1 year.



At 2 'o clock he was dressed in formals, ready to go for his first so called technical interview.

i was at his place at that time n we both left together, i was going back to my hostel n he was going to the company.I wished him BEST OF LUCK n we both departed.



At 3.30 p.m i got a call from him.I answered his call with a smile hoping to hear some good news but, his tone was a bit different.He was laughing on the stupidity of the company he had been called for the interview. He was saying he is overqualified for the job. i enquired about the job profile n hearing his answer i kept laughing for 2 minutes.

The company wanted a LINEMAN sort of a person who could go to ppls houses n configure their IPs (INTERNET PROTOCOLS all those using the net should know.).

The inetrviewer said usually she gives 3 Grands for such a job but after considering him she will give 4 Grands.

He left the place that moment itself.





I was surprised to know what ppl think about us computer engineers. we study night n day(actually only at night coz we hav others sort of work during day time like writing this blog from my college net) so that we get a decent job after we pass out but after hearing this offer i m not able to control my laughter at the views of the ppl about us .
We r not mere coders .We r programmers n PPL from our fraternity r running this world i maen this innernet/internet. We need a decent deal for the time we spend studying all the programming languages n all the networks n GOD knows what all crap(i myself don't remember).

I request ALL THE IT COMPANIES TO COME FORWARD N RECRUIT US PROGRAMMERS so that such stupid firms do not lower the DIGNITY n RESPECT associated with such a professional degree.

CALLING ALL ENGINEERS TO SUPPORT THIS CAUSE.



BEFORE I SIGN OFF DO U WANT TO KNOW D PERSON WHO WAS CALLED FOR INTERVIEW. HERE HE IS
GOOD BYE.

GUYS LAUG OUT LOUD

A Woman was out golfing one day when she hit the ball into the woods.She went into the woods to look for it and found a frog in a trap.The frog said to her, "If you release me from this trap, I will grantyou three wishes."The woman freed the frog, and the frog said, "Thank you, but I failedto mention that there was a condition to your wishes.Whatever you wish for, your husband will get times ten!" The womansaid, "That's okay."For her first wish, she wanted to be the most beautiful woman in theworld.The frog warned her, "You do realize that this wish will also make yourhusband the most handsome man in the world, an Adonis whom women willflock to".The woman replied, "That's okay, because I will be the most beautifulWoman and he will have eyes only for me."So, KAZAM-she's the most beautiful Woman in the world!For her second wish, she wanted to be the richest woman in the world.The frog said, "That will make your husband the richest man in theworld. And he will be ten times richer than you. "The woman said, "That's okay, because what's mine is his and what's hisis mine."So, KAZAM-she's the richest woman in the world!The frog then inquired about her third wish, and she answered, "I'dlike a mild heart attack."Moral of the story: Women are clever. Don't mess with them.Attention female readers:This is the end of the joke for you. Stop here and continue feeling good.

Male readers: Please scroll down.



































The man had a heart attack ten times "milder" than his wife!!!
Moral of the story: Women are really dumb but think they 're really smart.Let them continue to think that way and just enjoy the show
PS: If you are a woman and are still reading this; it only goes to show that women never listen!!!
Moral of the story: Women are really dumb but think they're reallysmart.Let them continue to think that way and just enjoy the showPS: If you are a woman and are still reading this; it only goes to showthat women never listen!!!Forward this to all the guys for a good laugh, and to all the ladieswho have a good sense :)

Njoy :)

PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR MARTYRS

Lt. Saurabh Kalia










Dear Sir/Madam ,





SPARE 5-MINUTES from ur busy schedule .





PLEASE !!!





Lt. Saurabh Kalia of 4 JAT Regiment of the Indian Army laid down his life at the young age of 22 for the nation while guarding the frontiers at Kargil. His parents, indeed the Indian Army and nation itself, lost a dedicated, honest and brave son.He was the first officer to detect and inform about Pakistani intrusion. Pakistan captured him and his patrol party of 5 brave men alive on May 15, 1999 from the Indian side of LOC. They were kept in captivity for three weeks and subjected to unprecedented brutal torture, evident from their bodies handed over by
the Pakistanis indulged in dastardly acts of inflicting burns on these Indian\nofficers with cigarettes, piercing their ears with hot rods, removing their\neyes before puncturing them and breaking most of the bones and teeth. They even chopped off various limbs and private organs of the Indian soldiers besides inflicting unimaginable physical and mental torture. After 22 days of torture, the brave soldiers were ultimately shot dead. A detailed post-mortem report is with the Indian Army. Pakistan dared to humiliate India this way flouting all international norms. They proved the extent to which they can degrade humanity. However, the Indian soldiers did not break while undergoing all this unimaginable barbarism, which speaks volumes of their patriotism, grit, determination, tenacity and valour something all of India should be proud of. Sacrificing oneself for the nation is an honour every soldier would be proud of, but no parent, army or nation can accept what happened to these brave sons of India.I am afraid every parent may think twice to send their child in the armed forces if we all fall short of our duty in safeguarding the PRISONERS OF WAR AND LET THEM MEET THE FATE OF LT.SAURABH KALIA.It may also send a demoralising signal to the army personnel fighting for the Nation that our POWs in Pak cannot be taken care of. It is a matter of shame and disgust that most of Indian Human Rights Organisations by and large, showed apathy in this matter. Through this humble submission, may I appeal to all to all the civilized people irrespective of colour, caste, region, religion and political lineage to stir their conscience and rise to take this as a NATIONAL ISSUE !!! International Human Rights Organizations must be approached to expose and pressure Pakistan to identify, book and punish all those who perpetrated this heinous crime to our men in uniform. If Pakistan is allowed to go unpunished in this case, we can only imagine the consequences. Below is the list of 5 other soldiers who preferred to die for the country rather than open their mouths in front of enemy -
1. Sep. Arjun Ram s/o Sh. Chokka Ram; Village & PO Gudi. Teh. & Dist.Nagaur, (Rajasthan)
2. Sep. Bhanwar Lal Bagaria h/o Smt. Santosh Devi; Village Sivelara;Teh.&Dist.Sikar (Rajasthan)
3. Sep. Bhikaram h/o Smt. Bhawri Devi; Village Patasar; Teh. Pachpatva;Distt.Barmer (Rajasthan)
4. Sep. Moola Ram h/o Smt. Rameshwari Devi; Village Katori; Teh. Jayal;Dist.Nagaur(Rajasthan)
5. Sep. Naresh Singh h/o Smt. Kalpana Devi; Village Chhoti Tallam;Teh.Iglab; Dist.Aligarh (UP)
Yours truly, Dr. N.K. Kalia (Lt. Saurabh Kalia's father).

Saurabh Nagar,Palampur-176061Himachal Pradesh Tel: +91 (01894) 32065





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Remember, Lt. Kalia and his colleagues died on the front so that we couldsleep peacefully in our homes. PLEASE DON'T BREAK THE ONWARD MOVEMENT. WE SEND ALL SORTS OF SILLY MAILS TO OUR FRIENDS WHICH COMPEL ONE TO FORWARD BY SAYING THAT IT MAY HARM YOU IF YOU WON'T DO SO. BUT HERE IT IS NOTHING LIKE THAT, IT WILL ONLY BE YOU WHO WILL FEEL SATISFIED IF YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE.
JAI HIND ....Victory to India !!

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JAI HIND

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Finally all write ups over


Hi Blog
finally my all write up is done.
i can now hav a sigh of relief.iI m d last person in my clss to complete my journals n assignments in the 7th sem.
but all's well that ends well. now getting ready for the project presentation on 9th of oct.
logging off now. good day.