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Cisco's connection counter

2014-02-22T10:56:00.002-05:00

Cisco's counter of all connected things-

Internet broadband speeds affected for Bharti Airtel, Tata Comms and state-owned BSNL and MTNL in March 2013

2013-03-30T07:53:00.003-04:00

If you have also noticed slow speeds on your broadband recently (since 26 Mar 2013) it could be because of the undersea cable sabotage at Egypt.

The following link in economic times has more details:

Sabotage of undersea cables to slow down internet speed for 30 days

Prem Mandir - Mathura - timings and pics

2013-03-30T05:47:00.002-04:00

Prem mandir is a temple in Vrindavan completed on Feb 2012. It is on the Bhaktivedanta swami marg, that starts from NH2 (at Chatikara) and ends at Vrindavan.
Enjoy some of the pics of the temple:

The following are the timings of Prem Mandir.

The following google map can be referred.

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Have a nice visit.

Getting an international drivers license in Delhi (Mayur Vihar), India

2012-03-03T18:40:00.003-05:00

It is my firm belief that with knowledge we all can make corruption go away. I therefore, am writing this post, to tell about the procedure of getting international driver's license from Mayur Vihar tranport authority in New Delhi.

I was expecting to use an agent, but was able to successfully get the International drivers licence in 1.5 hrs. Infact, kudos to the people in the office, because they all seemed to be working hard to get things done on time, which was actually surprising to me.

You need your visa, passport, and current drivers licence, and two photographs.
Get a form from the office near the gate. This form includes a form for doctor also, which can be filled in and certified by any doctor. This is the only step that might take time, but you should be able to find a doctor nearby. I carried a report from max hospital of my checkups done a month ago, but they were not accepted.
Get your form stamped.
Pay the fees (Rs. 500 in Jan 2012).
Get your photograph done (in the office itself).
Then go to the last counter, and the person manning it is very busy. He will ask you to wait for sometime, and then issue you an international drivers licence.

I tried to ensure that I don't make perfect the enemy of good, hence tried to write up a process quickly to get out the minimal information. I will keep updating this article to enrich it with more details. Any suggestions on this are welcome.

NCR shopping - Ghaziabad outlets

2010-01-12T11:22:00.004-05:00

Ansal plaza in vaishali, ghaziabad has some really good outlet shops. My favorite over there is the Lacoste outlet, and the benetton outlet. Lacoste outlet sometimes has good lacoste stuff with good prices.
The good thing about Ansal plaza is free parking.

2009-04-14T04:36:00.000-04:00

This article starts from the basics, such as the difference between code and data, and how they are related to form an instance or object.

Installing Google Analytics in Blogger

2008-05-18T15:49:00.000-04:00

Found this easy tutorial on adding google analytics to blogger.

Details of birth/death registration - Lucknow Municipality

2008-04-25T14:41:00.003-04:00

Details of Birth and death registration at Lucknow municipality. This link also contains the details about different forms and fees, and phone numbers of concerned officers.
https://lmc.up.nic.in/birthndeath.htm

MyEclipse features for different subscription types

2008-03-05T11:07:00.002-05:00

I was trying to update my licenses for myeclipse and had to spend some time trying to find out information about the differences between pro and standard licenses. I am posting the link for the same for the benefit of other users.
http://www.myeclipseide.com/images/credit_card/me_pro_info.html

Good article about feature comparison between Microsoft Outlook 2003 and 2007.

2008-02-19T08:47:00.005-05:00

I recently stumbled upon this nice feature comparison between Outlook 2003 and Outlook 2007, and I guess it would be a good idea to share it.
http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/evaluation/featurecomparison.mspx

2007-12-25T17:27:00.000-05:00

I found this nice article at a website. It was a really useful article. The following is the link to the website:
http://www.luggagebase.com/repair_tips.aspx

Many problems require a luggage repair station to rectify but here are a few repairs most anyone can perform*:

Metal zipper is hard to zip - Use wax stick and rub along both sides of the zipper teeth.
Coil Zipper (Common zippers used today) separated - Most are self repairing. Just forcefully push the zipper slide back to the very start position. If it easily separates every time you use the zipper then use a pair of pliers on a wide setting and lightly squeeze both sides of the zipper pull but do not clamp down on the tab or where the tap and slide connect. (View Image)
Hard side luggage has a dent - Most hard side luggage that has a dent is usually made of ABS and can be repaired. Manufacturers like Samsonite commonly use ABS in manufacturing luggage. Use a high wattage hair dryer, 1600w or higher, to heat up the area where the dent is. Takes approximately 15 minutes in most cases. DO NOT USE A HAMMER!!! When the ABS heats up, it will reshape itself to the original position. The hair dryer technique also can be used to repair white stress marks.
Hard side luggage crack – ABS shells only – First follow step #3 if it is also dented. Apply an ABS compound, found at your local hardware store, to the crack on both sides of the shell and let it sit overnight. Repeat for added layered strength.
Combination lock stuck – This is usually the result of the combination being changed by accident. There are 2 techniques: A.) Under good lighting, try to see the tumbler (the metal action underneath the wheel) by looking down the crack between the wheel and the lock casing. While turning the wheel, notice any flat area or notch. That will either be the number for that wheel or you may have to go 5 digits from that number. B) Uses the same technique accept that you use the corner of a thin piece of metal (like copper sheeting) down the crack to feel the tumbler.
Wheels – While most wheel repairs must be done by an authorized repair station, there are some manufactures that have consumer friendly wheels that anyone can replace. Most of Travelpro luggage uses a screw-and-bolt construction that allows the customer to replace a wheel using a normal screwdriver. Swiss Army brand Victorinox also uses this feature on their wheels but using a hex screwdriver or Allen wrench.
Handle system is difficult to operate- This may serious or it may not. Try using WD40 or Vaseline on the tubing of the handle system. If you notice rubbing or warn marks on the tubing, it may be slightly bent. Although not recommended, you may try to bend it back yourself**. Be very careful and only do it slightly (Better too little than too much). Too hard and you'll make the problem worse. Try to align the worn mark on the tubing to the entry point before putting pressure on the handle. 80% of them will need to bend away from the case (Back). **Not recommended for novices.

Isaac Asimov Books for free download

2007-08-09T11:31:00.000-04:00

Lot of free Isaac Asimov books are available for free download on this link. Main titles include:

The Complete Robot
The Caves of Steel
The Naked Sun
The Robots of Dawn
Robots and Empire
The Stars, Like Dust
The Currents of Space
Pebble In The Sky
Prelude to Foundation
Forward the Foundation
The Foundation Trilogy
(Foundation - Foundation and Empire - Second Foundation)
Foundation's Edge
Foundation and Earth

IPOs on the block:

2007-07-24T21:42:00.000-04:00

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Things to check while buying a new car:

2007-06-21T20:25:00.000-04:00

While test driving the car, go to some silent location, and listen to the engine and/or any other sound. I used to find sounds in our old car, during such peaceful drivings.
Look at the vibration in steering. It should be proportional to the age of the car.

IPO Allotment status(India)

2007-06-21T20:23:00.001-04:00