2008 was year of turmoil and future of 2009 seems to be already gloom. The recession is the biggest thing which is pinching the expectations.
India saw a series of terrorist attacks in major cities, last and biggest one in Mumbai the commercial capital of India. The stock markets crashed in early part of 2008 and there is no hope of recovery in 2009 at least. Inflation, failure on economic front, internal security problems are the most hurting things as far as India is concerned.
World saw advent of recession in USA and effects of that on world economics. United States got a new president in the name of Barack Obama. Memories of Osama Bin Laden are still lingering on the horizon.
Still as they say 'Hope dies last'. On that positive note let's wish everybody 'A Very happy and Prosperous New Year'.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Hindukush Mountain - How it was named
Western Afghanistan comprising the provinces of Herat , Kandahar was ruled by Sabuktagin a Muslim ruler from a town named Ghazni. He was facing Raja Jaya Pala who ruled from Kubha (modern Kabul) in Eastern Afghanistan. His kingdom comprised the provinces of Kapisa on the western side of the Hindu Kush Ranges and Punjab on the Eastern side.
The year 980C.E. marks the beginning of the Muslim invasion into India proper when Sabuktagin attacked Raja Jaya Pal in Afghanistan. In 980 C.E. Afghanistan was also a place where the people were Hindus and Buddhists. The name "Afghanistan" comes from "Upa-Gana-stan" which means in Sanskrit "The place inhabited by allied tribes". This was the place from where Gandhari of the Mahabharat came from Gandhar whose king was Shakuni. The Pakthoons are descendants of the Paktha tribe mentioned in Vedic literature. Till the year 980 C.E., this area was a Hindu majority area, till Sabuktagin from Ghazni invaded it and displaced the ruling Hindu king - Jaya Pal Shahi.
The victory of Sabuktagin pushed the frontiers of the Hindu kingdom of the Shahis from Kabul to behind the Hindu Kush mountains. Hindu Kush is literally "killer of Hindus" - a name given by Mahmud Ghazni to describe the number of Hindus who died on their way into Afghanistan to a life of captivity. After this setback, the Shahis shifted their capital from Kubha (Kabul) to Udbhandapura (modern Und in NWFP). Sabuktagin's son Mahmud Ghazni, kept up the attacks on the Shahis and captured Und. Subsequently, the Shahis moved their capital to Lahore and later to Kangra in Himachal.
The year 980C.E. marks the beginning of the Muslim invasion into India proper when Sabuktagin attacked Raja Jaya Pal in Afghanistan. In 980 C.E. Afghanistan was also a place where the people were Hindus and Buddhists. The name "Afghanistan" comes from "Upa-Gana-stan" which means in Sanskrit "The place inhabited by allied tribes". This was the place from where Gandhari of the Mahabharat came from Gandhar whose king was Shakuni. The Pakthoons are descendants of the Paktha tribe mentioned in Vedic literature. Till the year 980 C.E., this area was a Hindu majority area, till Sabuktagin from Ghazni invaded it and displaced the ruling Hindu king - Jaya Pal Shahi.
The victory of Sabuktagin pushed the frontiers of the Hindu kingdom of the Shahis from Kabul to behind the Hindu Kush mountains. Hindu Kush is literally "killer of Hindus" - a name given by Mahmud Ghazni to describe the number of Hindus who died on their way into Afghanistan to a life of captivity. After this setback, the Shahis shifted their capital from Kubha (Kabul) to Udbhandapura (modern Und in NWFP). Sabuktagin's son Mahmud Ghazni, kept up the attacks on the Shahis and captured Und. Subsequently, the Shahis moved their capital to Lahore and later to Kangra in Himachal.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Vodafone festive offers in Kerala
Vodafone Essar has announced that its ‘Lifelong Prepaid plan’ will now be available in Kerala at Rs 149 as opposed to the earlier price of Rs 199.
Under this scheme, local call rates will be at Re1/min. The plan also offers subscribers talk time worth Rs 10.
In addition, Vodafone has also reduced the rates for National SMS from Rs 2/SMS to Rs 1.50/SMS for both prepaid and post paid customers. Prepaid customers can customise their requirement with the bonus cards applicable.
Bonus card offers special call rates where customers can call local Vodafone numbers for as low as 40 p/min and other mobiles and landlines at 60 p/min. Vodafone launched its first international full roaming for prepaid customers in Dubai.
This service can be activated within 24 hours for a minimal charge of Rs 99.
To activate the service, a customer has to type ‘ACT IR’ and SMS to 144.
The company is also offering a REEBOK bag free with every new postpaid connection.
This offer is available in all Vodafone stores and mini stores across Kerala.
Mr Suresh Kumar R., Senior Vice-President, Vodafone Essar Kerala, said “Hoping to add more colour to the festive season,
Vodafone Kerala has launched these offers in line with our commitment to make mobility even more affordable to our customers.”
Source : Business line, Kochi
Under this scheme, local call rates will be at Re1/min. The plan also offers subscribers talk time worth Rs 10.
In addition, Vodafone has also reduced the rates for National SMS from Rs 2/SMS to Rs 1.50/SMS for both prepaid and post paid customers. Prepaid customers can customise their requirement with the bonus cards applicable.
Bonus card offers special call rates where customers can call local Vodafone numbers for as low as 40 p/min and other mobiles and landlines at 60 p/min. Vodafone launched its first international full roaming for prepaid customers in Dubai.
This service can be activated within 24 hours for a minimal charge of Rs 99.
To activate the service, a customer has to type ‘ACT IR’ and SMS to 144.
The company is also offering a REEBOK bag free with every new postpaid connection.
This offer is available in all Vodafone stores and mini stores across Kerala.
Mr Suresh Kumar R., Senior Vice-President, Vodafone Essar Kerala, said “Hoping to add more colour to the festive season,
Vodafone Kerala has launched these offers in line with our commitment to make mobility even more affordable to our customers.”
Source : Business line, Kochi
Immigration help for Indians
This is for the Indians, who are planning a visit to United States. This website compiles lot of information about visas, air tickets, air lines, carry baggage, check in, immigration, customs, boarding, admission to United States, Arrival, baggage, customs etc. for the new immigrants.
check it out at http://immihelp.com .
check it out at http://immihelp.com .
Monday, December 15, 2008
Mahindra Xylo coming on Jan 13th 2009
Mahindra & Mahidra's most ambitious project (code named Ingenio) after Scorpio is seeing daylight very shortly. The vehicle is scheduled to be launched coming Jan. 13th 2009. The new multi utility vehicle (MPV) 'Xylo' is touted to be in competition to Toyoto Innova the current eye candy of MPV market. The Xylo is tested for 1 million kilometers worldwide and quite visible in mumbai and pune viscinity in camouflage while testing.
There is a pre launch teaser campaign going on check out http://www.mahindraxylo.co.in and participate in a context to win Mahindra Xylo.
There is a pre launch teaser campaign going on check out http://www.mahindraxylo.co.in and participate in a context to win Mahindra Xylo.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Silver Jubilee of Maruti Udyog
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (formerly Maruti Udyog Limited) will celebrate its 25th anniversary in India, On December 14, 2008. Maruti 800 and Omni the best sold models of the company will also celebrate 25 glorious years in India.Let us thank Maruti and the people behind it for bringing about an evolutionary change in the Indian automotive scene and hope that it continues to provide people with better products in the future.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Ghajini - Hindi Movie
Aamir Khan starrer remake of super hit tamil movie ‘Ghajini’ will be release on December 25 2008. Ghajini Hindi film is directed by A R Murugadoss and is a remake of Tamil film 'Gajini' by the same director under the banner Gita arts. Original movie was done by Surya in Tamil. This was later dubbed into Telugu and was superhit there also. The movie is inspired by psychological thriller ‘Memento’ directed by Christopher Nolan.
Ghajini is faithful to the basic plot of Memento. In Memento, Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) searches for one of the two men who broke into his house and raped and killed his wife. Leonard kills one of them but the other hits him on the head, as a result of which Leonard is affected by anterograde memory or short-term memory loss.
In Ghajini, the protagonist is a business tycoon, who is sets out to track his girlfriend’s killer. He too is hit on the head and suffers from short-term memory loss.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Winter special trains on Konkan Railway
Konkan Railway has decided to run winter special trains between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSTM) and Karwar via Konkan Railway route to clear extra rush of passengers.
The trains will have 17 coaches.
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- Special train no. 109 will run ex-CSTM from 15/12/2008 to 05/01/2009. The train will leave from CSTM at 2355 hrs and reach Karwar at 1400 hrs next day.
- Special train no. 110 will run ex-Karwar from 16/12/2008 to 06/01/2009. The train will leave from Karwar at 1500 hrs and reach CSTM at 0420 hrs next day.
The trains will have 17 coaches.
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Additional Rajdhani and Goa Sampark Kranti express trains for Chrismas
Good news for passengers travelling via Konkan Railway route !! The frequency of Rajdhani Express and Goa Sampark Kranti Express trains going via the Konkan railway route has been increased, thus giving further reason for passengers to smile, especially during the upcoming Christmas and New Year season.
I) The frequency of Train no. 2432/2431 Nizamuddin-Thiruvanthapuram Rajdhani Express will be increased from bi-weekly to tri-weekly w.e.f. 03/12/2008 ex-Nizamuddin and w.e.f 05/12/08 ex- Thiruvananthapuram.
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I) The frequency of Train no. 2432/2431 Nizamuddin-Thiruvanthapuram Rajdhani Express will be increased from bi-weekly to tri-weekly w.e.f. 03/12/2008 ex-Nizamuddin and w.e.f 05/12/08 ex- Thiruvananthapuram.
- Train No . Existing days of run Revised days of run
- 2432 ex-Nizamuddin Tuesday, Sunday Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday
- 2431 Tuesday, Thursday Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- ex-Thiruvananthapuram
- Train No . Existing days of run Revised days of run
- 2450 ex-Nizamuddin Saturday Monday, Saturday.
- 2449 ex-Madgaon Tuesday Tuesday, Wednesday.
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Friday, December 05, 2008
Hyundai Slashes car prices by Rs. 33000/-
Sagging prospectus in automobile industry due to world wide recession signals Indian auto manufacturers to slash the prices. Hyundai Motor India responded to the scene by slashing prices of its cars by up to Rs 33,000, besides offering benefits like free insurance and exchange bonus.
The company offers its popular Santro model cheaper by Rs 33,000 at Rs 299,000.
The price of Accent will go down by Rs 7,200 to Rs 499,903, while Verna will be cheaper by Rs.24,000, the company said.
Hyundai is also offering free insurance, exchange bonuses and free car accessories worth as much as Rs.15,000 to attract reluctant customers.
The company offers its popular Santro model cheaper by Rs 33,000 at Rs 299,000.
The price of Accent will go down by Rs 7,200 to Rs 499,903, while Verna will be cheaper by Rs.24,000, the company said.
Hyundai is also offering free insurance, exchange bonuses and free car accessories worth as much as Rs.15,000 to attract reluctant customers.
Tata Motors on discount spree
Thanks to recession, TATA Motors is offering discounts of up to Rs. 66,000/- on its vehicles, under the offer named STOP THNIKING START DRIVING. Offer is valid from Dec 5 to Dec 20, 2008.A scratch card with assured gift is given with each purchase. You can win one Sumo Grande, Ten Indica Xeta LPG and Blackberry 8830 and many more.
Indica Vista and Indigo CS offer no discounts.
Check out the list and discounts
Indica NA - DL, DLE, DLS Rs. 30000
Indica Xeta - all variants except LPG Rs. 30000
Indica Xeta LPG Rs. 40000
Indica turbo - all variants Rs. 30000
Indica DiCOR - all variants Rs. 30000
Indicab Rs. 30000
Indica Vista Nil
Indigo CS Nil
Indigo (other than Indigo CS) / Marina / IndigoXL Rs. 40000
Sumo / Sumo Victa / Spacio - Variant Details** Rs. 40000
Sumo Grande - all variants Rs. 60000 + Free 1yr Extended Warranty worth Rs. 6000
Safari - all 2.2ltr Dicor variants Rs. 25000 Loyalty discount@
Indigo CS - LS, LS DICOR, GLS versions only Rs. 5000
Additional to this, there are assured gifts via scratch card.
Click here for more details and latest updates at Tata Motors offers page.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Suzuki launches Hayabusa and Intruder
Suzuki has launched it's flagship products Hayabusa and Intruder in India. The bikes have been priced identically at Rs. 12.5 Lakhs Ex-Showroom Delhi.
The 2008 Hayabusa comes with a ram air equipped 1,340cc inline four engine that develops 190 bhp with the help of high tech features like twin swirl combustion chamber. The sleek aerodynamic design offers high speed stability and S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector) which lets the rider select one of the three different engine settings. The bike also comes with a hydraulic slipper clutch (a standard thing in the litre class bikes) and radially mounted brakes for efficient braking.
A Gixxer turned twice over… The Suzuki M1800R is big. The bike boasts of a massive 1800cc engine and a wider than the widest, 240 section tyre at the rear. The shaft driven Suzuki Intruder M1800 R is also the most powerful cruise Suzuki has ever built if that helps the cause!
The 2008 Hayabusa comes with a ram air equipped 1,340cc inline four engine that develops 190 bhp with the help of high tech features like twin swirl combustion chamber. The sleek aerodynamic design offers high speed stability and S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector) which lets the rider select one of the three different engine settings. The bike also comes with a hydraulic slipper clutch (a standard thing in the litre class bikes) and radially mounted brakes for efficient braking.
A Gixxer turned twice over… The Suzuki M1800R is big. The bike boasts of a massive 1800cc engine and a wider than the widest, 240 section tyre at the rear. The shaft driven Suzuki Intruder M1800 R is also the most powerful cruise Suzuki has ever built if that helps the cause!
I vote nobody
As per the 1969 act, in section "49-O" a person can go to the polling booth, confirm his identity, get his finger marked and convey the presiding election officer that he doesn't want to vote for anyone. Yes such a feature is available, but obviously these seemingly notorious leaders have never disclosed it. This is called "49-O".
Why should you go and say "I VOTE NOBODY"?
Because, in a ward, if a candidate wins, say by 123 votes, and that particular ward has received "49-O" votes more than 123, then that polling will be cancelled and will have to be re-polled. Not only that, but the candidature of the contestants will be removed and they cannot contest the re-polling, since people had already expressed their decision on them. This would bring fear into parties and hence look for genuine candidates for their parties for election. This would change the way, of our whole political system... it is seemingly surprising why the election commission has not revealed such a feature to the public....Please spread this news to as many as you know... Seems to be a wonderful weapon against corrupt parties in India... show your power, expressing your desire not to vote for anybody, is even more powerful than voting... so don't miss your chance. So either vote, or vote not to vote (vote 49-O) and pass this info on..."Please forward this mail to as many as possible, so that we, the people of India , can really use this power to save our nation". Use your voting right for a better INDIA
source : via email
Why should you go and say "I VOTE NOBODY"?
Because, in a ward, if a candidate wins, say by 123 votes, and that particular ward has received "49-O" votes more than 123, then that polling will be cancelled and will have to be re-polled. Not only that, but the candidature of the contestants will be removed and they cannot contest the re-polling, since people had already expressed their decision on them. This would bring fear into parties and hence look for genuine candidates for their parties for election. This would change the way, of our whole political system... it is seemingly surprising why the election commission has not revealed such a feature to the public....Please spread this news to as many as you know... Seems to be a wonderful weapon against corrupt parties in India... show your power, expressing your desire not to vote for anybody, is even more powerful than voting... so don't miss your chance. So either vote, or vote not to vote (vote 49-O) and pass this info on..."Please forward this mail to as many as possible, so that we, the people of India , can really use this power to save our nation". Use your voting right for a better INDIA
source : via email
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