RaghuNayak's blog

The World Is Just Awesome - Boom De Ah Dah

2010-03-09T08:39:11-08:00

Now everybody start singing Boom De Ah Dah.. Boom De Ah Dah.. Its really an awesome track..

I loved this video when it aired on Television. Check it out..

From Discovery Networks.

Also check these fan created videos, They are also pretty cool..

Update: I liked this Transformers version of "Boom De Ah Dah" created by OPT1MUS124 so much that, I've added it here..

Technorati tags: RaghuNayak's weblog, The World Is Just Awesome, Discovery.

Awesome Mother Earth photos taken from Outer Space

2010-03-06T08:05:38-08:00

India as seen from Outer Space

India looks so beautiful from outer space. I am proud of my country.

America as seen from Outer Space

Thanks to Nasa.

Technorati tags: RaghuNayak's weblog, Nasa, Earth.

3 things you should do to transform your toxic workplace

2010-03-06T06:55:57-08:00

Check out this article from HBR.org.

As per this article, 3 things you should do to transform your workplace and win the trust of your employees are,

Start talking: Perform one-on-one, confidential interviews with employees. Give them the space to vent, and then engage them in solving the problems they've raised.

Many managers think that, they needn't do one-on-one with their subordinates if they have good public relationship with their subordinates. But trust me, there will be tons of things which people want to say to their supervisors but t they never speak due to lack of opportunity.
Be helpful, not forceful: Help employees think through the issues, but don't tell them what to do. Allow employees to take personal responsibility for making things better.

Also you can ask about the opinion of your subordinates for any decisions directly relating to their work, it helps you to have good relationship with your subordinates. Also it gives a big boost to their confidence level and decision making skills.
Don't just talk — change: Make a pledge to turn complaints into commitments. You gain employees' trust by showing them you are listening and making changes based on what you heard.

Technorati tags: RaghuNayak's weblog, Transform your workplace.

Happy Holi to all

2010-02-28T11:03:07-08:00

Happy Holi to all.. May this Holi bring happiness to you and your family.

Holi is in-complete without listening to this song.. Enjoy..

Technorati tags: RaghuNayak's weblog.

SWADES - We the people

2010-02-22T08:29:46-08:00

Saw this song after very long time. Awesome work by both Ashutosh Gowariker and A.R. Rahman.

Check this song yourself to see and get the message!

Technorati tags: RaghuNayak's weblog, Swadesh.

Video: Metallica - Nothing else matters in Piano

2010-02-14T10:30:25-08:00

It really sounds better than the original guitar version.

Get the sheet music for this at InspiringPiano.

Technorati tags: RaghuNayak's weblog, Piano, Instrumental, Metallica.

The original Mile Sur Mera Tumhara - Iconic song of India

2010-02-09T10:27:28-08:00

After listening to the Phir Mele Sur Mera Tumhara created by Zoom, I couldn't stop myself from posting the original version of the song. So, here it is..

Technorati tags: RaghuNayak's weblog.

Mile Sur Mera Tumhara - Iconic song of India

2010-02-09T10:24:03-08:00

Even though this new version of song is good, I really hate to see the film actors/actress in it. Really what those people have done significantly to be part of this Video? Also, they have shown wrong actors in different places! eg: Shilpa Shetty is from Karnataka but she shows up for Rajastan! But I must say that I do liked the ending of this video. Its really good.

But I still like the older version more. Which actually shows up the common Indian in the video. Can not forget the old days when this song used air in DD.

Technorati tags: RaghuNayak's weblog.

Dance India Dance: Terence & Shakti does it again..

2010-01-30T09:02:44-08:00

Dance India Dance program is getting much better week by week!

Now I've become a very big fan of choreographer Terence Lewis! WOW, This guy really got some talent! Somehow he is always able to create that wow factor each and every time! and I've no words to say for Shakti, 4 weeks continuous Grand Salute from Grand Master Mithun Daa says it all!

Good Luck to Shakti. I hope she wins the Dance India Dance title this time.

Here is her this weeks act. I liked it very much.

In case if you also like it, please vote for her.

Technorati tags: RaghuNayak's weblog, Dance India Dance.

Solar Eclipse in Bangalore

2010-01-17T08:47:47-08:00

This photo is taken from my office terrace floor, using my N79 mobile phone camera.

When I took this photo, I didn't expect it to capture anything at-all. I guess, I was lucky enough that, cloud came on top of SUN making it capture Solar eclipse properly.

Technorati tags: Solar Eclipse, RaghuNayak's weblog.

Dance India Dance - Awesome performance by Shakti and Vandana

2010-01-16T09:29:09-08:00

I've got no words what so ever.. Check this video your self..

Note: Song is Kyun from film Kambakht Ishq.

I wonder, if Dance India Dance program has set such a high standard now itself, how is future performances going to look like..

Technorati tags: RaghuNayak's weblog.

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

2009-10-13T09:32:32-07:00

Must watch! Really inspiring video, especially the ending!

Dr. Randy Pausch is no more. RIP Randy.

Links:

Technorati tags: RaghuNayak's weblog, Last Lecture, Randy Pausch.

Iranian missile launch video and UFO

2010-02-28T11:14:35-08:00

I saw this news in Yahoo!

As given in Yahoo! news, a UFO or fast moving flying object may be responsible for splitting the cloud into two. At very first look at the video this looks true also.

However if you look the video carefully enough, you will understand that, this effect is actually caused by the shadow of the hot exhaust gases from the missile.

As missile is travelling above the clouds at this point, the shadow casted by the hot missile smoke gases will fall upon the top of the clouds, since the cloud is translucent, the same shadow will also be visible below the clouds...

So actually the cloud is not split in two, the line seen traversing the cloud is actually just a shadow of the exhaust plume.

You can see this video in YouTube.

Technorati tags: RaghuNayak's weblog.

We are gonna miss you Lilian

2009-10-01T07:33:20-07:00

Today I was watching Monday night Raw on TEN Sports and I was shocked when I came to know Lilian Garcia is going to retire from WWE.

As one among the audience rightly said, Announcement was never so good.

Lilian we are going to miss you, wish you best of luck for your future.

My Experience: Filing Income Tax return for year 2009

2009-07-21T08:41:16-07:00

Today I filed my income tax return. It was much more simple and painless job than I originally thought it would be.

I downloaded the ITR-1 and acknowledgement form Income Tax department e-filing website. Printed it and filled it with the help of online tax helper such as TaxSmile.

TaxSmile told me that, I have some pending amount to pay as self assessment tax. Paying this was also pretty painless. I went to e-Payment section of Tax Information Network website and paid this tax instantly using my SBI online account.

The only place where I had difficulty in filling my ITR-1 form was with the section, where I had to fill the designation of the assesing officer. I searched many websites to know what to fill here. Finally I found the required information in Karnatata State Income Tax website.

After filling my ITR-1, I went to palace ground where Income Tax Department has set up 90 special counters just for IT returns. Believe it or not, it took me just few seconds over there to submit my IT returns and come back with the acknowledgement. I just had to go to the respective tax assessing officers counter to get it done.

I was expecting a huge crowd over there, as I went on Sunday. but I was so wrong! At-last Income Tax department has done some thing right this year.

So, overall my experience with Income Tax return this year was pretty painless. I didn't go to any middle person or agent, did everything my self, without any hurdle or pain. And more importantly without spending any extra money at all!

This is the way to go forward for Income Tax department.

Update:

One of my blog reader named Suresh Meenakshisundaram had asked me a question about the documents which we need carry while filing our Income Tax return at the counter. You just need to carry your ITR-1 form along with the acknowledgement form. No other documents or Form-16 is necessary. Don't forget to double check the written details. Especially the PAN.

Quote of the day!

2009-06-12T11:23:52-07:00

The easiest way to stop loving someone is to marry them!!

Golden words about managing your relationships..

2009-06-08T21:36:45-07:00

The easiest way to manage your relationships, is NOT to create one!
OR
The easiest way of managing your relationships, is by NOT creating one!

This one is out of self experience..

Bangalore and Rain

2009-06-05T10:05:46-07:00

Mansoon rain has just hit Bangalore.. I guess BBMP wakes up only after water start pouring heavily.. (some people have doubt on this also!)

Anyway, Here are photos of yesterdays rain in Bangalore..

I started from my office at 6.15 PM just to reach my home at 9.15 PM. During normal days, I would reach home by 7.50 PM.

These photos are taken at Bannerghatta road, where you can do boating with just half an hour of rain.

I saw many two wheeler people with their engine filled with water. I guess these people by-mistake switched their engine off, while driving in water filled roads.

TIP: When your vehicle is inside the water, don't switch off your engine! Otherwise water will go inside the engine through exhaust pipe, and you'll never be able to switch it on again!

LOL: Sony TV Indian Idol Season - 5 Ad

2009-05-30T04:32:23-07:00

Great demand for Losers by SET India Pvt. Ltd.

Technorati tags: IPL 2009, Sony Indian Idol Season - 5 Ad, LOL, Set India Pvt. Ltd., Sony TV Ads.

LOL: The Real Reason behind Kolkata Knight Riders batting failures..

2009-05-18T11:50:52-07:00

Poor fellows..

Technorati tags: Cartoons, IPL 2009, Kolkata Kinght Riders, reason behind Kolkata Knight Riders batting failures.

LOL: IPL 2009 - Its good to have Kolkata knight riders around..

2009-05-18T11:51:32-07:00

Any body can beat Kolkata.. I don't know when their turn to start winning will come.. As Shahrukh asked in Nokia AD, क्या सभी लोग जीतेंगे क्या ? हां! सभी लोग जीत रहे है, सिर्फ कोल्कता को छोड़कर!

Technorati tags: Cartoons, IPL 2009, Kolkata Kinght Riders, Any Body can beat Kolkata Kinght Riders.

America and the Globalisation

2009-05-12T11:55:02-07:00

Links:

Barack Obama and tax incentives

Technorati tags: America and the Globalisation, Barack Obama.

The great Indian drama!

2009-05-12T12:05:48-07:00

Below are some snaps showing the great drama of Indian Politicians.

First time in the world history fasting only for 4 hours and that too with two two Air Coolers..

Fasting which starts after breakfast and ends before the lunch! Interesting concept!!

P.S.: Don't miss the two Sati's sitting around.

and about the second one - no comments! The photo says it all..

Technorati tags: Election 2009, Drama of Indian Politicians, Shameless Politicians.

Elections 2009: I also voted!

2009-05-04T12:13:32-07:00

ಪ್ರತಿಸಲದಂತೆ ಈ ಸಲವೂ ನಾನು ವೋಟ್ ಮಾಡಿದೆ. ಆದ್ರೆ ಈ ಬಾರಿ ಮಾತ್ರ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಿಂದ ಮಂಗಳೂರಿಗೆ ಬಂದು ವೋಟ್ ಮಾಡಿದ್ಹು ಮಾತ್ರ ವಿಶೇಷ.

Download Ayan Original Soundtrack

2009-04-28T11:00:27-07:00

To download the song, use the following link..

http://rapidshare.com/files/186366495/_Mp3_AYAN__320kbps__ORG__cinigluz.com.zip

Technical Informations:

Format: MP3
Bitrate: 320kbps constant bit rate (CBR)

For broken link, please leave a comment..

Technorati tags: Download Ayan Songs for Free, Free Tamil Songs.