While the cost of mobile calls has fallen, a landline is still cheaper to use if less convenient. However, the situation is changing.
"Now your mobile phone will recognise when you are calling from home and route your call through a wireless broadband hub that means, although you are calling from your mobile, you can take advantage of UK[1] landline rates.
Using Bluetooth technology, BT Fusion acts like a normal mobile when you are outside the range of the hub’s reach [1] that is, when you leave home. There’s no interruption to your conversation; instead the technology automatically and seamlessly switches over to the BT Mobile Network from the landline. "
Complete Article :: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,25469-1868182,00.html
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Print version ..
I have faced this problem quiet a number of times and I think this can be a good product to make ...
I have a webpage and I want to print an article from that webpage .. but most webpages have a lot of content that the user does not want to print. In some webpages there is an option of "print version" which shows a printable format .. but in most websites that facility is not there.
So, I was thinking it will be good if there is a software which when we copy paste the stuff we want to print on to it, parses the document into different pieces and then the user can remove the pieces he doesnt want to print and then print the remaining document. An auto format option would be every more user friendly.
:D .. If I get sometime .. it is not a bad option to work on ...
what say ??
I have a webpage and I want to print an article from that webpage .. but most webpages have a lot of content that the user does not want to print. In some webpages there is an option of "print version" which shows a printable format .. but in most websites that facility is not there.
So, I was thinking it will be good if there is a software which when we copy paste the stuff we want to print on to it, parses the document into different pieces and then the user can remove the pieces he doesnt want to print and then print the remaining document. An auto format option would be every more user friendly.
:D .. If I get sometime .. it is not a bad option to work on ...
what say ??
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Some miscellaneous thoughts !
Lately I have been thinking a lot about these dimensions and projections.
There is some reality. i.e. matter. In an infinite dimensional space.
Suppose there is a sphere, it is a hollow sphere. And when our capability is to see only at the level of 2 dimensions, all we will be able to see a sphere's projection on 2 dimensions i.e a ring.And we think that is the reality (The biggest mistake we make). As our capacity to see increases (through knowledge) to a higher dimension say 3. We will be able to see a sphere and not a ring. And at much higher dimension it could be something else !!!. So something (ring) which we thought was the reality was not reality!!.
When our capacity reaches infinity, we will be able to see the actual reality !. and that is God !. All the rishis and gurus are all people with a lot of knowledge and they are capable of seeing "things" from a higher dimension.
If you notice, there is this thirst for knowledge in every person. And that is the desire to reach God. The thirst to "see" the reality. In terms of mathematics the thirst to reach a higher dimension !.
Excellence is all about reaching a higher dimension. When one is a kid there is a desire for things like choclates, kids even fight for a choclate. As human being grows, they have a better understanding of life. They dont fight for things like a choclate. So what is the goal of every person in life ?? To improve himself/herself. In mathematical terms, reaching a higher and higher dimension.
and Moksh and liberation is all about reaching that infinite dimension !. Where you see the reality.!!
There is some reality. i.e. matter. In an infinite dimensional space.
Suppose there is a sphere, it is a hollow sphere. And when our capability is to see only at the level of 2 dimensions, all we will be able to see a sphere's projection on 2 dimensions i.e a ring.And we think that is the reality (The biggest mistake we make). As our capacity to see increases (through knowledge) to a higher dimension say 3. We will be able to see a sphere and not a ring. And at much higher dimension it could be something else !!!. So something (ring) which we thought was the reality was not reality!!.
When our capacity reaches infinity, we will be able to see the actual reality !. and that is God !. All the rishis and gurus are all people with a lot of knowledge and they are capable of seeing "things" from a higher dimension.
If you notice, there is this thirst for knowledge in every person. And that is the desire to reach God. The thirst to "see" the reality. In terms of mathematics the thirst to reach a higher dimension !.
Excellence is all about reaching a higher dimension. When one is a kid there is a desire for things like choclates, kids even fight for a choclate. As human being grows, they have a better understanding of life. They dont fight for things like a choclate. So what is the goal of every person in life ?? To improve himself/herself. In mathematical terms, reaching a higher and higher dimension.
and Moksh and liberation is all about reaching that infinite dimension !. Where you see the reality.!!
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
In Love With Someone?
When you are together with that special someone, you
pretend to ignore that person.
But when that special someone is not around, you
might look around to find them.
At that moment, you are in love.
Although there is someone else who always makes you laugh,
your eyes and attention might go only to that
special someone.
Then, you are in love.
Although that special someone was supposed to have
called you long back,
to let you know of their safe arrival, your phone is quiet.
You are desperately waiting for the call!
At that moment, you are in love.
If you are much more excited for one short e-mail from
that special someone than other many long e-mails,
you are in love.
When you find yourself as one who cannot erase all the
messages in your answering machine because of one message
from that special someone, you are in love.
When you get a couple of free movie tickets, you would
not hesitate to think of that special someone.
Then, you are in love.
You keep telling yourself, "that special someone is
just a friend", but you realize that you can not
avoid that person's special attraction. At that
moment, you are in love.
While you are reading this page, if someone appears
in your mind,
then u are in LOVE with that person ..
(Yet another pick .. I hope its not illegal !!)
pretend to ignore that person.
But when that special someone is not around, you
might look around to find them.
At that moment, you are in love.
Although there is someone else who always makes you laugh,
your eyes and attention might go only to that
special someone.
Then, you are in love.
Although that special someone was supposed to have
called you long back,
to let you know of their safe arrival, your phone is quiet.
You are desperately waiting for the call!
At that moment, you are in love.
If you are much more excited for one short e-mail from
that special someone than other many long e-mails,
you are in love.
When you find yourself as one who cannot erase all the
messages in your answering machine because of one message
from that special someone, you are in love.
When you get a couple of free movie tickets, you would
not hesitate to think of that special someone.
Then, you are in love.
You keep telling yourself, "that special someone is
just a friend", but you realize that you can not
avoid that person's special attraction. At that
moment, you are in love.
While you are reading this page, if someone appears
in your mind,
then u are in LOVE with that person ..
(Yet another pick .. I hope its not illegal !!)
Another pick
Did you know that when you envy someone, it's because you really like that person?
Did you know that those who appear to be very strong in heart, are real weak and most succeptible?
Did you know that those who spend their time protecting others are the ones that really need some one to protect them?
Did you know that the three most difficult things to say are: I love you, Sorry and help me
The people who say these are actually in need of them or really feel them, and are the ones you really need to treasure, because they have said them.
Did you know that people who occupy themselves by keeping others company or helping others are the ones that actually need your company and help?
Did you know that those who dress in red are more confident in themselves?
Did you know that those who dress in yellow are those that enjoy their beauty?
Did you know that those who dress in black, are those who want to be unnoticed and need your help and understanding?
Did you know that when you help someone, the help is returned in two folds?
you know that those who need more of you are those that don't mention it to you?
Did you know that it's easier to say what you feel in writing than saying it to someone in the face? But did you know that it has more value when you say it to their face?
Did you know that what is most difficult for you to say or do is much more valuable than anything that is valuable that you can buy with money?
Did you know that if you ask for something in faith, your wishes are granted?
Did you know that you can make your dreams come true, like falling in love, becoming rich, staying healthy, if you ask for it by faith, and if you really knew, you'd be surprised by what you could do.
(picked up from http://sunshineshere.blogspot.com/ -- I liked this blog a loooot )
Did you know that those who appear to be very strong in heart, are real weak and most succeptible?
Did you know that those who spend their time protecting others are the ones that really need some one to protect them?
Did you know that the three most difficult things to say are: I love you, Sorry and help me
The people who say these are actually in need of them or really feel them, and are the ones you really need to treasure, because they have said them.
Did you know that people who occupy themselves by keeping others company or helping others are the ones that actually need your company and help?
Did you know that those who dress in red are more confident in themselves?
Did you know that those who dress in yellow are those that enjoy their beauty?
Did you know that those who dress in black, are those who want to be unnoticed and need your help and understanding?
Did you know that when you help someone, the help is returned in two folds?
you know that those who need more of you are those that don't mention it to you?
Did you know that it's easier to say what you feel in writing than saying it to someone in the face? But did you know that it has more value when you say it to their face?
Did you know that what is most difficult for you to say or do is much more valuable than anything that is valuable that you can buy with money?
Did you know that if you ask for something in faith, your wishes are granted?
Did you know that you can make your dreams come true, like falling in love, becoming rich, staying healthy, if you ask for it by faith, and if you really knew, you'd be surprised by what you could do.
(picked up from http://sunshineshere.blogspot.com/ -- I liked this blog a loooot )
Three Words
There are many things that you can do to strengthen your relationships.
Often the most effective thing you can do involves saying just three words.
When spoken sincerely, these statements often have the power to develop new
friendships, deepen old ones and even bring healing to relationships that
have sourerd.
The following three-word phrases can be tools to help develop every
relationship.
1.Let me help
Good friends see a need and then try to fill it. When they see a hurt they
do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they jump in and help out.
2. I understand you.
People become closer and enjoy each other more when the other person accepts
and understands them. Letting your spouse know - in so many little ways -
that you understand them, is one of the most powerful tools for healing your
relationship. And this can apply to any relationship.
3. I respect you
Respect is another way of showing love. Respect demonstrates that another
person is a true equal. If you talk to your children as if they were adults
you will strengthen the bonds and become closer friends. This applies to
all interpersonal relationships.
4. I miss you.
Perhaps more marriages could be saved and strengthened if couples simply and
sincerely said to each other "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells
partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved. Consider how important
you would feel, if you received an unexpected phone call from your spouse in
the middle of your workday, just to say "I miss you."
5. Maybe you're right.
This phrase is very effective in diffusing an argument. The implication
when you say "maybe you're right" is the humility of admitting, "maybe I'm
wrong". Let's face it. When you have an argument with someone, al l you
normally do is solidify the other person's point of view. They, or you, will
not likely change their position and you run the risk of seriously damaging
the relationship between you. Saying "maybe you're right" can open the door
to explore the subject more. You may then have the opportunity to express
your view in a way that is understandable to the other person.
6. Please forgive me
Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit
their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults,
foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up that he has
been in the wrong, which is saying, in other words, that he is wiser today
than he was yesterday.
7. I thank you.
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the
companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily
courtesies for granted. The y are quick to thank their friends for their many
ex-pressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends
is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.
8. Count on me
A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an essential
ingredient for true friendship. It is the emotional glue that bonds people.
Those that are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true
friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there indicating "you can
count on me."
9. I'll be there
If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night, to take a
sick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down some miles from
home, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase "I'll be there."
Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are
truly present for other people, important things happen to them and us. We
are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and
spiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility.
10. Go for it
We are all unique individuals. Don't try to get your friends to conform to
your ideals. Support them in pursuing their interests, no matter how far
out they seem to you. God has given everyone dreams, dreams that are unique
to that person only. Support and encourage your friends to follow their
dreams. Tell them to "go for it."
B o n u s : 11. I love you
Perhaps the most important three words that you can say. Telling someone
that you truly love them satisfies a person's deepest emotional needs. The
need to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted. Your spouse, your
children, your friends and you, all need to hear those three little words:
"I love you." Love is a choice. You can love even when the feeling is
gone.
(picked up from http://sunshineshere.blogspot.com/ posted by Deez)
Often the most effective thing you can do involves saying just three words.
When spoken sincerely, these statements often have the power to develop new
friendships, deepen old ones and even bring healing to relationships that
have sourerd.
The following three-word phrases can be tools to help develop every
relationship.
1.Let me help
Good friends see a need and then try to fill it. When they see a hurt they
do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they jump in and help out.
2. I understand you.
People become closer and enjoy each other more when the other person accepts
and understands them. Letting your spouse know - in so many little ways -
that you understand them, is one of the most powerful tools for healing your
relationship. And this can apply to any relationship.
3. I respect you
Respect is another way of showing love. Respect demonstrates that another
person is a true equal. If you talk to your children as if they were adults
you will strengthen the bonds and become closer friends. This applies to
all interpersonal relationships.
4. I miss you.
Perhaps more marriages could be saved and strengthened if couples simply and
sincerely said to each other "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells
partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved. Consider how important
you would feel, if you received an unexpected phone call from your spouse in
the middle of your workday, just to say "I miss you."
5. Maybe you're right.
This phrase is very effective in diffusing an argument. The implication
when you say "maybe you're right" is the humility of admitting, "maybe I'm
wrong". Let's face it. When you have an argument with someone, al l you
normally do is solidify the other person's point of view. They, or you, will
not likely change their position and you run the risk of seriously damaging
the relationship between you. Saying "maybe you're right" can open the door
to explore the subject more. You may then have the opportunity to express
your view in a way that is understandable to the other person.
6. Please forgive me
Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit
their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults,
foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up that he has
been in the wrong, which is saying, in other words, that he is wiser today
than he was yesterday.
7. I thank you.
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the
companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily
courtesies for granted. The y are quick to thank their friends for their many
ex-pressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends
is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.
8. Count on me
A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an essential
ingredient for true friendship. It is the emotional glue that bonds people.
Those that are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true
friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there indicating "you can
count on me."
9. I'll be there
If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night, to take a
sick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down some miles from
home, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase "I'll be there."
Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are
truly present for other people, important things happen to them and us. We
are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and
spiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility.
10. Go for it
We are all unique individuals. Don't try to get your friends to conform to
your ideals. Support them in pursuing their interests, no matter how far
out they seem to you. God has given everyone dreams, dreams that are unique
to that person only. Support and encourage your friends to follow their
dreams. Tell them to "go for it."
B o n u s : 11. I love you
Perhaps the most important three words that you can say. Telling someone
that you truly love them satisfies a person's deepest emotional needs. The
need to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted. Your spouse, your
children, your friends and you, all need to hear those three little words:
"I love you." Love is a choice. You can love even when the feeling is
gone.
(picked up from http://sunshineshere.blogspot.com/ posted by Deez)
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
What is this phenomenon ?!
I see forwards from many of my friends saying "realise the importance of relationships in life and do your part of it to live a happy life". But what I see in reality is something quite different.
Where is the mistake? What went wrong? Is it because forwards are just meant to be forwards and are meant to be forgtten after having some good time reading them? or the whole corporate world is isolating their employees from the world outside, breaking the means of communication if not literally,but implicitly by putting heavy load on individuals leaving no time for them to "live" .. but just "work"?
I ask this question to my friends. How many of you can confidently say that you are doing your part of the relationship?. Be True to yourselves. You are not answerable to anyone, but at the same time remember that you cannot escape from yourself.
I see my friends forming new relationships at their workplace. Good and great that there are new people in their life and that is how one's life is supposed to be. But in the joy of having new friends and great moments of fun, I advice my friends not to forget the ones they met before (their older friends).
"Busy", "Tied up", "Hectic", "No time", "Deadline" are some of the reasons I hear. True that work is hectic, no doubt about that but I think it is important that one takes time off to make sure that his/her relationships are not strained. Giving a reason is not going to bring back your relationship to the state it was before.
Another class of friends are the ones who went to higher studies abroad. "Hectic work", "Exams", "Quizzes". In the weekends, enjoing the beauty of the new world around them!. Where is all this leading to !.
It is my sincere advice to my friends that by making sure that your "true" friends are not feeling uncomfortable/missing you, make yourself and your life more lively and meaningful.
Take time out from your "cyber world" and "New found land" friends and wake up before it is too late and things turn to worse in the "real world" ...
Where is the mistake? What went wrong? Is it because forwards are just meant to be forwards and are meant to be forgtten after having some good time reading them? or the whole corporate world is isolating their employees from the world outside, breaking the means of communication if not literally,but implicitly by putting heavy load on individuals leaving no time for them to "live" .. but just "work"?
I ask this question to my friends. How many of you can confidently say that you are doing your part of the relationship?. Be True to yourselves. You are not answerable to anyone, but at the same time remember that you cannot escape from yourself.
I see my friends forming new relationships at their workplace. Good and great that there are new people in their life and that is how one's life is supposed to be. But in the joy of having new friends and great moments of fun, I advice my friends not to forget the ones they met before (their older friends).
"Busy", "Tied up", "Hectic", "No time", "Deadline" are some of the reasons I hear. True that work is hectic, no doubt about that but I think it is important that one takes time off to make sure that his/her relationships are not strained. Giving a reason is not going to bring back your relationship to the state it was before.
Another class of friends are the ones who went to higher studies abroad. "Hectic work", "Exams", "Quizzes". In the weekends, enjoing the beauty of the new world around them!. Where is all this leading to !.
It is my sincere advice to my friends that by making sure that your "true" friends are not feeling uncomfortable/missing you, make yourself and your life more lively and meaningful.
Take time out from your "cyber world" and "New found land" friends and wake up before it is too late and things turn to worse in the "real world" ...
Monday, December 05, 2005
Some important definitions we overlook ..
Engineering :: Engineering applies scientific and technical knowledge to solve human problems. Engineers use imagination, judgment, reasoning and experience to apply science, technology, mathematics, and practical experience. The result is the design, production, and operation of useful objects or processes.
Software engineering :: Software engineering is the profession that creates and maintains software applications by applying technologies and practices from computer science, project management, engineering, application domains, and other fields.
Software :: Software is the set of instructions that enables computer hardware to perform useful work.
SE pioneers include Barry Boehm, Fred Brooks, C. A. R. Hoare, and David Parnas. There is extensive debate about what SE is, who qualifies as a SE, who sets the standards, etc.
Software engineering :: Software engineering is the profession that creates and maintains software applications by applying technologies and practices from computer science, project management, engineering, application domains, and other fields.
Software :: Software is the set of instructions that enables computer hardware to perform useful work.
SE pioneers include Barry Boehm, Fred Brooks, C. A. R. Hoare, and David Parnas. There is extensive debate about what SE is, who qualifies as a SE, who sets the standards, etc.
For a fresher looking for a job...
http://www.chetanas.com/jobs/index/fresherjobs.html ( fresher jobs)
http://www.chetanas.com/jobs/index/experiencedjobs.html (experienced jobs)
http://www.chetanas.com/jobs/index/walkinindex.html Walk In Information
http://www.chetanas.com/papers/index/index.html Question papers ..
More fresher jobs ..
http://www.jobsassist.com/jobs/
http://www.jobsahead.com/search/searchresult.html?roles=47;cat=1;from=browse
http://www.freshersworld.com/jobs/displayjob.asp?fwid=1949
http://www.freshersworld.com/jobs/catjobs.asp?cat=Software (this one is important and good )
http://www.123oye.com/jobnet/fresher-jobs.htm
http://www.coolinterview.com/ (Interview questions )
http://www.vyomworld.com/placementpapers/ (Previous papers of different companies)
http://www.chetanas.com/jobs/index/experiencedjobs.html (experienced jobs)
http://www.chetanas.com/jobs/index/walkinindex.html Walk In Information
http://www.chetanas.com/papers/index/index.html Question papers ..
More fresher jobs ..
http://www.jobsassist.com/jobs/
http://www.jobsahead.com/search/searchresult.html?roles=47;cat=1;from=browse
http://www.freshersworld.com/jobs/displayjob.asp?fwid=1949
http://www.freshersworld.com/jobs/catjobs.asp?cat=Software (this one is important and good )
http://www.123oye.com/jobnet/fresher-jobs.htm
http://www.coolinterview.com/ (Interview questions )
http://www.vyomworld.com/placementpapers/ (Previous papers of different companies)
Rules for happy life ..
--> Winners are ordinary people with extraordinary determination
--> Watch your thoughts; they become your words.
Watch your words; they become your actions.
Watch your actions they become your habits.
Watch your habits; they become your character.
Watch your character for it will become your destiny.
--> When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
--> Rules for a happy life ..
1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.
2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.
3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.
--> Watch your thoughts; they become your words.
Watch your words; they become your actions.
Watch your actions they become your habits.
Watch your habits; they become your character.
Watch your character for it will become your destiny.
--> When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
--> Rules for a happy life ..
1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.
2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.
3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Guide in buying Digital Camera ...
I have been doing a lot of analysis about digcams past few days .. since I am planning to buy one .. and here is some important colclusions and information ..
First of all some websites which are worth visiting ...
http://www.dpreview.com (very well organised)
http://www.photoxels.com/buyersGuide.html ( A must visit if you are a first time buyer .. the classification into user categories is the best part .. and the conclusion he gives in the review for each cam is simple awesome)
http://www.steves-digicams.com/ (The reviews in this site are used by many other sites)
http://www.myproductadvisor.com/mpa/camera/inputSummary.do ( A good product recommendation site)
http://www.deals2buy.com/ ( This site is to check out for some latest deals on cams)
http://dealnews.com/categories/Electronics/Cameras/Digital-Cameras/168.html (This is another site which puts up some latest good deals .. and it intimates via email also .. it is very good)
First of all some websites which are worth visiting ...
http://www.dpreview.com (very well organised)
http://www.photoxels.com/buyersGuide.html ( A must visit if you are a first time buyer .. the classification into user categories is the best part .. and the conclusion he gives in the review for each cam is simple awesome)
http://www.steves-digicams.com/ (The reviews in this site are used by many other sites)
http://www.myproductadvisor.com/mpa/camera/inputSummary.do ( A good product recommendation site)
http://www.deals2buy.com/ ( This site is to check out for some latest deals on cams)
http://dealnews.com/categories/Electronics/Cameras/Digital-Cameras/168.html (This is another site which puts up some latest good deals .. and it intimates via email also .. it is very good)
Murphy's laws
Murphy's Laws
Murphy's Original Law
If there are two or more ways to do something, and one of those ways can result in a catastrophe, then someone will do it.
Murphy's Law
If anything can go wrong -- it will.
Murphy's First Corollary
Left to themselves, things tend to go from bad to worse.
Murphy's Second Corollary
It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious.
Quantized Revision of Murphy's Law
Everything goes wrong all at once.
Murphy's Constant
Matter will be damaged in direct proportion to its value.
The Murphy Philosophy
Smile... tomorrow will be worse.
I found this at http://asankhaya.blogspot.com
Murphy's Original Law
If there are two or more ways to do something, and one of those ways can result in a catastrophe, then someone will do it.
Murphy's Law
If anything can go wrong -- it will.
Murphy's First Corollary
Left to themselves, things tend to go from bad to worse.
Murphy's Second Corollary
It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious.
Quantized Revision of Murphy's Law
Everything goes wrong all at once.
Murphy's Constant
Matter will be damaged in direct proportion to its value.
The Murphy Philosophy
Smile... tomorrow will be worse.
I found this at http://asankhaya.blogspot.com
Monday, July 25, 2005
NOT ALWAYS !! ;) … + … LUCKY ESCAPE
I was sitting in the bus station waiting for my bus and there was 15 mins still for my bus to arrive. I was sitting in a bench and there was no one next to me. A girl with a bag and stood at the other end of the bench. I noticed that she was hesitating to sit probably because I am a young handsome guy ( :) ) and how can a typical Andhra girl sit next to me !!. Till this point I have not observed how she looked. I moved completely to one end of the bench to give room for her to sit! But I was afraid because I have to be careful with girls .. somehow I gel very easily with them !! :p .. so did not look at her and pretended as if I did not notice her at all ;) .. now finally she sat down after sometime. Later I noticed that she was actually in some hurry and was searching for her bus !! .. I looked at her .. but hesitated to keluku … she got up roamed here and there and was looking tensed .. still I thought I should not interfere .. but my conscience was telling me to ask her what the problem was and there was this other force telling me not to interfere with girl’s issues.
Finally when I saw her getting disturbed, I asked her what happened.She said she was looking for her bus and is not able to find it. It was 7 25 pm when I asked her and the departure time written on the ticket was 7 30 pm so she had little time. I looked at the ticket there was some number written on it and there was no bus there with that number. I had a heavy luggage so I could not ask anyone also. I calmed down, thought for a while saw a Jubilee bus white in colour. The destination written on this girl’s ticket was JBS. I thought this must be it so asked her to go and ask the conductor she went and came back running saying that was the bus and thanks a lot. Finally realized that she was confusing the “service number” of the bus to “the registration number” :)) .. so.. there ended the story she was very happy with a broad smile. Looked like some Engineering student. She got in the bus and immediately the bus moved. So girls are NOT ALWAYS dangerous ;).
In the night when I was going in my bus, I saw a white bus had gone out of the track and is lying on the road side in a position that seems to have hit a lorry!. For a moment I was shocked to see it. The face of the girl whom I helped in getting into the bus flashed in front of me. I felt it was the same bus she got in and it turned into a reality when someone came hurrying, stopped our bus and said that the 7:30 service bus has gone out of the track when trying to escape from a lorry. I went blank. I thought had I not helped her she would have missed the bus and be safe at some place in Bangalore, don’t know what must have happened now.
Then the words that came were a huge sigh of relief. The bus did not have even a single scratch. It just went into the bushes when the driver tried to escape the lorry. I thanked God for it. Otherwise I don’t know what my reaction would have been!. There were 8 seats empty in our bus ( that’s what the conductor told while there were more in reality) and 8 passengers from that bus came into our bus. I was waiting too see that girl but she never came. I was happy that at least she was safe and would somehow get to her place. That was a real LUCKY ESCAPE.
Finally when I saw her getting disturbed, I asked her what happened.She said she was looking for her bus and is not able to find it. It was 7 25 pm when I asked her and the departure time written on the ticket was 7 30 pm so she had little time. I looked at the ticket there was some number written on it and there was no bus there with that number. I had a heavy luggage so I could not ask anyone also. I calmed down, thought for a while saw a Jubilee bus white in colour. The destination written on this girl’s ticket was JBS. I thought this must be it so asked her to go and ask the conductor she went and came back running saying that was the bus and thanks a lot. Finally realized that she was confusing the “service number” of the bus to “the registration number” :)) .. so.. there ended the story she was very happy with a broad smile. Looked like some Engineering student. She got in the bus and immediately the bus moved. So girls are NOT ALWAYS dangerous ;).
In the night when I was going in my bus, I saw a white bus had gone out of the track and is lying on the road side in a position that seems to have hit a lorry!. For a moment I was shocked to see it. The face of the girl whom I helped in getting into the bus flashed in front of me. I felt it was the same bus she got in and it turned into a reality when someone came hurrying, stopped our bus and said that the 7:30 service bus has gone out of the track when trying to escape from a lorry. I went blank. I thought had I not helped her she would have missed the bus and be safe at some place in Bangalore, don’t know what must have happened now.
Then the words that came were a huge sigh of relief. The bus did not have even a single scratch. It just went into the bushes when the driver tried to escape the lorry. I thanked God for it. Otherwise I don’t know what my reaction would have been!. There were 8 seats empty in our bus ( that’s what the conductor told while there were more in reality) and 8 passengers from that bus came into our bus. I was waiting too see that girl but she never came. I was happy that at least she was safe and would somehow get to her place. That was a real LUCKY ESCAPE.
Friday, July 22, 2005
AN EYE-OPENER ( .... BEWARE OF STRANGERS)
July 21 , 5 pm : I had a decently peaceful exit from the paying guest accommodation when the owner has agreed for the replacement of my place with a friend of mine and has paid back my advance. I took an auto to vivek nagar, which was within the mininum auto fare, approximately 1.5 km from the PG. I was waiting for the bus which goes to Majestic, the interstate bus station. The bus has arrived I was carrying 4 bags, and was struggling to get into the bus when the conductor came to my help. I got into the bus and sat in one end of the bus so that my bags wont disturb the normal movement in the bus.
6:10 pm: I got down and was heading towards the platform where my bus was supposed to arrive at 7 : 45 pm. After struggling through the overhead bridge, I reached the place I was supposed to wait. I had 1.5 hrs more and I was sitting watching at different people come and go. I had a lot of luggage, so could not even stroll. It was a hard bench where two persons can sit.
6:20 pm: An elderly person comes and sits beside me. A coolie brings his luggage and placed it next to him. He asked the coolie to wait and place it in the bus when it arrives. I was very hungry since I did not have proper lunch. I asked him to look after my luggage for 2 mins and went to a nearby stall to get something. Two persons were sitting at the shop. I asked how much the bananas cost. “3 each” said the shopkeeper. I asked give 2 for 5 rupees. Immediately, one said “No” the other said “Ok take”. J . They looked at each others face in embarrassment and one guy pulled out two bananas and gave them to me. I came back to my waiting place.
6:30 pm: The Garuda ( a Volvo bus of APSRTC which is heavier and faster ) arrives and the luggage was put in the bus, the old man leaves.
6:45 pm: A person of age around 35 years comes and sits beside me, closer than one would expect a stranger to sit. He was neatly dressed, his perfume was strong enough to aromatize his surroundings. He enquired if I am going to Hyderabad. I said “yes” and asked “what about you?”. He replied “Ya, I am also going to Hyderabad”. He also asked where I stay in Hyderabad and at what time was my bus. Then he was staring here and there, I did not encourage him much. After sometime, he was staring at my luggage. There was a tag that the AIR SAHARA has put to my bags when I was going to Bangalore from Hyderabad, and it was hard so I did not pull it. He was looking closely at it. In 5 mins, he gets up and leaves, stands here and there for sometime and vanished out of my sight. I smelled something wrong, but since he has left, I did not bother much about him.
6:55 pm: Another person who is also of the same age group as the previous person came and sat beside me. Just like the previous one, this person was also neatly dressed and had some perfume put on. He stared asking details, which place, what time is the bus, where I work. He said his brother works in a software company and has come to Bangalore meet him. He also enquired about how much I earn, I was getting suspicious. A person with a small handbag comes and leans over me and speaks to this person sitting besides me. He said “Sir, I have some costly sarees, pure silk from kanchipuram, I want to sell them, I will give at a less price, please have a look at them”. I said I am not interested and the person beside me said “What do we do with sarees, not interested”. Then he said to me “This fellow must have stolen them from somewhere and he is trying to sell them at some or the other price”. I smiled at him, nodding in agreement.
Then the person next to me said “I am into clothes business, I work at Chandana Brothers in Hyderabad”. I was surprised, wow then he must have a very good idea of the sarees and all.
This person with the bag comes again, asks to atleast see them once. Then the person next to me said “Lets see, if they are good, I can sell them at my shop and get some good profit”. The person opened the bag and there were around 6 sarees in it. He gave it to the person sitting with me. He took the saree and started biting it and was doing all kind of testing, he was looking like a very experienced person in that field. The person selling shouted “Arey sir, what are u doing? Don’t spoil my sarees”. Then he replied “I am into clothes business.. don’t worry” .. then he said “Oh .. then u must be knowing things better .. ok go ahead”. He was doing some tests and said to me “ This seems to be original zari .. if one keeps this saree for some years and sell it ,it will be as costly as the gold at that time is, in our shop(chandana) this saree will be around 13k .. if this fellow gives it for 4-5 K it is a very good bet, I can get around 5K profit on each saree .. but who will carry so much money, I only have 5k right now ” .. he showed me his purse .. he was having some 500 rupee notes
He started bargaining, the seller was going here and there coming back with a new price each time lesser than the previous one. He finally came down to 5k a saree. The person with me asked “Do one thing .. can you come to Hyderabad along with me .. I will buy all your sarees and give you the money on the spot” .. he replied “sir .. if you want take it now .. I wont come here and there .. I am also into business, but since we are in losses, I am compelled to sell it at a lower price otherwise each one will not be less than 13k”.
Then he goes somewhere and comes back again telling “sir, my bus is going if you want them tell me, I will give all of them at 5k each” .. the person next to me was telling to me “arey .. this is a very good opportunity .. if I had money I would have bought all of them” .. then a new person enters .. some stranger again .. he comes and sees the saree that the stranger1 was testing .. says “what sir some marriage at home?. . you seem to be buying sarees .. that too costly ones .. I recently bought them for my daughters marriage.” … then stranger1 replied “yes sir .. this fellow is selling them .. seems to have robbed them from somewhere, he is selling them at a very low price” .. stranger2 replied in excitement .. “Is it .. that is really great .. it is a very nice opportunity to make some money and he too took out some money around 5k” … they both decided lets take one saree each and they called that fellow who was still making rounds here and there. They said “we will take one each, give at 4k”. He took out two sarees and they hurried to pick a good colour. Then that seller replied “what .. only 2 ? .. no sir .. if you want all of them tell me .. or else leave me”. All this I was watching with a dull face .. I was hungry. I was just looking how greedy people can be .. to the extent of buying things from strangers at 4k !. The stanger2 asked for a rupee coin to conduct more tests. “They were worried, if they had some more money, it would have been great ..bolke”.
Then stanger1 asked if you have some money, please I will return it to you as soon as I get down at Hyderabad, you just come to our shop with the saree and I shall return you. I said I have only 100 bucks and moreover I am not at all interested in such things. Then he said .. “oh .. no .. do you atleast have some ATM card ..” that struck some cords in me .. I started being cautious about these people .. “I replied .. no I don’t have any cards and stuff” … now I was not even watching at what they are doing .. then I recollected .. first .. salary .. then money .. then ATM cards .. that is too much .. something is seriously wrong .. I wore a serious face and was on the verge of getting furious.
They both spoke to each other, “come on lets see if that fellow agrees for 4k” and they went towards that seller and they vanished among the buses. The series of events flashed in front of me .. 4 strangers .. 1 person looking at me .. then one guy coming and getting closer to me .. telling he was is clothing business .. then projecting the saree and a very good bet to make some quick money .. then one more person coming and deciding to buy it in 2 mins .. then they all vanishing in one go …
7:15 pm: I could see all the events to be linked up .. I was handicapped because of huge luggage .. I could not move around here and there .. otherwise I wanted to watch all of them together. I was waiting and ……….there comes the climax .. all the actors (seller followed by stranger1 and stranger2 and the person who was staring) one after the other move together out of the bus stand and all gather at some place.
For a moment ..I was not able to compile all that was going on .. I was happy that I did not fall in their trap and the words that my elders keep telling me echoed .. “Don’t tell personal things to strangers .. keep away from strangers” .. I always thought that they are over cautious .. why would someone come and ask me my details. And this event was an eye-opener. People can come and ask what your salary is, your ATM cards. So, now on be careful with the strangers and don’t go for tempting things like quick money. After all there is nothing called FREE LUNCH.
6:10 pm: I got down and was heading towards the platform where my bus was supposed to arrive at 7 : 45 pm. After struggling through the overhead bridge, I reached the place I was supposed to wait. I had 1.5 hrs more and I was sitting watching at different people come and go. I had a lot of luggage, so could not even stroll. It was a hard bench where two persons can sit.
6:20 pm: An elderly person comes and sits beside me. A coolie brings his luggage and placed it next to him. He asked the coolie to wait and place it in the bus when it arrives. I was very hungry since I did not have proper lunch. I asked him to look after my luggage for 2 mins and went to a nearby stall to get something. Two persons were sitting at the shop. I asked how much the bananas cost. “3 each” said the shopkeeper. I asked give 2 for 5 rupees. Immediately, one said “No” the other said “Ok take”. J . They looked at each others face in embarrassment and one guy pulled out two bananas and gave them to me. I came back to my waiting place.
6:30 pm: The Garuda ( a Volvo bus of APSRTC which is heavier and faster ) arrives and the luggage was put in the bus, the old man leaves.
6:45 pm: A person of age around 35 years comes and sits beside me, closer than one would expect a stranger to sit. He was neatly dressed, his perfume was strong enough to aromatize his surroundings. He enquired if I am going to Hyderabad. I said “yes” and asked “what about you?”. He replied “Ya, I am also going to Hyderabad”. He also asked where I stay in Hyderabad and at what time was my bus. Then he was staring here and there, I did not encourage him much. After sometime, he was staring at my luggage. There was a tag that the AIR SAHARA has put to my bags when I was going to Bangalore from Hyderabad, and it was hard so I did not pull it. He was looking closely at it. In 5 mins, he gets up and leaves, stands here and there for sometime and vanished out of my sight. I smelled something wrong, but since he has left, I did not bother much about him.
6:55 pm: Another person who is also of the same age group as the previous person came and sat beside me. Just like the previous one, this person was also neatly dressed and had some perfume put on. He stared asking details, which place, what time is the bus, where I work. He said his brother works in a software company and has come to Bangalore meet him. He also enquired about how much I earn, I was getting suspicious. A person with a small handbag comes and leans over me and speaks to this person sitting besides me. He said “Sir, I have some costly sarees, pure silk from kanchipuram, I want to sell them, I will give at a less price, please have a look at them”. I said I am not interested and the person beside me said “What do we do with sarees, not interested”. Then he said to me “This fellow must have stolen them from somewhere and he is trying to sell them at some or the other price”. I smiled at him, nodding in agreement.
Then the person next to me said “I am into clothes business, I work at Chandana Brothers in Hyderabad”. I was surprised, wow then he must have a very good idea of the sarees and all.
This person with the bag comes again, asks to atleast see them once. Then the person next to me said “Lets see, if they are good, I can sell them at my shop and get some good profit”. The person opened the bag and there were around 6 sarees in it. He gave it to the person sitting with me. He took the saree and started biting it and was doing all kind of testing, he was looking like a very experienced person in that field. The person selling shouted “Arey sir, what are u doing? Don’t spoil my sarees”. Then he replied “I am into clothes business.. don’t worry” .. then he said “Oh .. then u must be knowing things better .. ok go ahead”. He was doing some tests and said to me “ This seems to be original zari .. if one keeps this saree for some years and sell it ,it will be as costly as the gold at that time is, in our shop(chandana) this saree will be around 13k .. if this fellow gives it for 4-5 K it is a very good bet, I can get around 5K profit on each saree .. but who will carry so much money, I only have 5k right now ” .. he showed me his purse .. he was having some 500 rupee notes
He started bargaining, the seller was going here and there coming back with a new price each time lesser than the previous one. He finally came down to 5k a saree. The person with me asked “Do one thing .. can you come to Hyderabad along with me .. I will buy all your sarees and give you the money on the spot” .. he replied “sir .. if you want take it now .. I wont come here and there .. I am also into business, but since we are in losses, I am compelled to sell it at a lower price otherwise each one will not be less than 13k”.
Then he goes somewhere and comes back again telling “sir, my bus is going if you want them tell me, I will give all of them at 5k each” .. the person next to me was telling to me “arey .. this is a very good opportunity .. if I had money I would have bought all of them” .. then a new person enters .. some stranger again .. he comes and sees the saree that the stranger1 was testing .. says “what sir some marriage at home?. . you seem to be buying sarees .. that too costly ones .. I recently bought them for my daughters marriage.” … then stranger1 replied “yes sir .. this fellow is selling them .. seems to have robbed them from somewhere, he is selling them at a very low price” .. stranger2 replied in excitement .. “Is it .. that is really great .. it is a very nice opportunity to make some money and he too took out some money around 5k” … they both decided lets take one saree each and they called that fellow who was still making rounds here and there. They said “we will take one each, give at 4k”. He took out two sarees and they hurried to pick a good colour. Then that seller replied “what .. only 2 ? .. no sir .. if you want all of them tell me .. or else leave me”. All this I was watching with a dull face .. I was hungry. I was just looking how greedy people can be .. to the extent of buying things from strangers at 4k !. The stanger2 asked for a rupee coin to conduct more tests. “They were worried, if they had some more money, it would have been great ..bolke”.
Then stanger1 asked if you have some money, please I will return it to you as soon as I get down at Hyderabad, you just come to our shop with the saree and I shall return you. I said I have only 100 bucks and moreover I am not at all interested in such things. Then he said .. “oh .. no .. do you atleast have some ATM card ..” that struck some cords in me .. I started being cautious about these people .. “I replied .. no I don’t have any cards and stuff” … now I was not even watching at what they are doing .. then I recollected .. first .. salary .. then money .. then ATM cards .. that is too much .. something is seriously wrong .. I wore a serious face and was on the verge of getting furious.
They both spoke to each other, “come on lets see if that fellow agrees for 4k” and they went towards that seller and they vanished among the buses. The series of events flashed in front of me .. 4 strangers .. 1 person looking at me .. then one guy coming and getting closer to me .. telling he was is clothing business .. then projecting the saree and a very good bet to make some quick money .. then one more person coming and deciding to buy it in 2 mins .. then they all vanishing in one go …
7:15 pm: I could see all the events to be linked up .. I was handicapped because of huge luggage .. I could not move around here and there .. otherwise I wanted to watch all of them together. I was waiting and ……….there comes the climax .. all the actors (seller followed by stranger1 and stranger2 and the person who was staring) one after the other move together out of the bus stand and all gather at some place.
For a moment ..I was not able to compile all that was going on .. I was happy that I did not fall in their trap and the words that my elders keep telling me echoed .. “Don’t tell personal things to strangers .. keep away from strangers” .. I always thought that they are over cautious .. why would someone come and ask me my details. And this event was an eye-opener. People can come and ask what your salary is, your ATM cards. So, now on be careful with the strangers and don’t go for tempting things like quick money. After all there is nothing called FREE LUNCH.
Friday, June 03, 2005
Patience pays !!
I have been observing the attitute of my prof since 6 months .. initially he was very irritated towards me .. not happy with whatever I do .. did not have faith in me .. that I was working well .. etc .. but what could I do !! .. i was working .. I tried to improve .. and did whatever I can do .. and the most important thing was that ..even though all the people around me were abusing him .. and were saying that is how he is etc! .. I remained silent and unperturbed .. telling myself that is all for me !! .. finally .. recently .. i have noticed that he started being a bit calm and composed .. now he doesnt shout saying .. "this is not how it has to be done" .. "you are still not getting what I want to say " .. etc .. he seems to have finally realised that .. it was not my mistake .. and I have done all I could do ..
Friday, May 27, 2005
First Post in the First Blog
This is my first post ... I have started bolgging to keep track of how I am utilising time ... most of the time I do things which I forget often .. so after sometime when I look back and try to recollect what I have done! .. NOTHING !! .. no no .. I have been working .. but what ?!! .. so this is a result of that .. an effort to answer such questions myself .. confidently ..
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