The Precious One

You are the most precious one,

your luminescence blinds the might of sun,

you are every artist's most cherished dream,

your soul is pure as the water from a mountain stream,

 If the stories of the angels who lived in this world will ever be told,

your name will appear among them impressioned in letters of gold,

where in this world will I find?

the perfect words to praise someone of your kind.

You are the one whom more than anyone in this world I love,

your softness and innocence outshines even that of a heavenly dove,

In the garden of this world you are the most beautiful rose,

how can one infuse such beauty in the colours of a painting or words of a poem or a prose.

  

You have the exuberance of the dawn and the calm of the dusk,

your presence has perfumed my world with mesmerizing scent of musk,

The moon can no longer boast of about the glitters of its jewelled crown,

as to our world the most priced of them has come down,

Your beauty stops the flow of time,

your voice is soothing as a distant chime,

your charisma intoxicates people like wine,

only I know, how blessed I am just to call you mine.

SMS : More Than Just Sending Messages

Evolution is inevitable, there was the stone age, the bronze age & the iron age.. However, we are the most fortunate generation, we are witnessing "the Information Age". Man’s greatest ability is to communicate. From handwritten letters to email, the journey has been interesting. The latest addition in the list is Short Messaging Service (SMS).

As per standard definition “Short Message Service (SMS) is a text messaging service component of phone, Web, or mobile communication systems”. However, the impact and usage of SMS is way beyond this. Don’t agree, let’s see if you are really right.

The movie you have been waiting for is releasing this Friday, and you wish to book tickets in advance. What would you do? Netbanking, correct! Cutting the long story short, you booked the seats, its time to make the payment. Most of the bankers require you to enter a One Time Password (OTP). Identification isn’t it! Further, the message that comes from the vendor website is your permission to enter the movie hall. Similar scenario is for Airline Tickets & Railway Tickets. Isn’t SMS such a lifesaver? I couldn’t agree more.

Consider another scenario, the father of the girl you wish to marry would decide to call on your phone. And your callertune is that of a sleazy song. A simple SMS is all what it takes to turn off the callertune. This is one of the many scenarios, there are many more. Cab services, Job Portals, the list goes on!

Uses of SMS are many, but in the end the most important use of it is “getting in touch with the people you love”. All, it takes is an SMS to inform your wife or parents that you are safe and happy. This is an unbeatable advantage of SMS service.

Preserving Thee - An Effort

Consuming the day, like a fiend, the shadow, glooming the prodigious gloss,

Filtering speck by speck, through the eye of an hour glass,

My urn of breaths has lightened, but I am rooted, adamant to make it as it was,

Did the lariat loosened, levitating the steeds, letting too swiftly the tide to pass?

 

Time assaults my memory, like the meteors fuelling themselves to torch the sky,

I recollect the orchards, the gardens, but the fragrance and the pastels fade,

The oceans, rivers, ponds and lakes, no longer soothe, they’re dead like a desert, dry,

Seems all bridges, roads, paths and ways, have been severed by a mighty blade.

 

Defoliated and deformed, forsaken and forlorn, an errand, undertaken through the ford,

To garner, resurrect and prolong, to harness the advent of this raging storm,

I fail to hold on to the hands who taught me to walk, and those holding my life by a cord,

Flipping the pages, I not smell nor see, numb and cold, yet I feel a touch, warm!
 

Disheartened from my worthless wanderings, I sit retired and tired and then….

The orchards come alive, as if conjuring the colours from the rainbows,

The flowers pout, the buds smile, it’s a miracle never witnessed by men,

I see, I feel. I smell the breeze, mesmerizing my senses, the scent flows.

 

The moments lost, revived and rewoven, the shadow is outcast,

Showers of blessings, dances of joy, euphoria all around,

The sounds of trumpets! The crescendo of drums! But do such things ever last?

My dream fades; unwillingly I awake, and look what I found!

 

A million tides may crash the shore; many a million leaves may fall,

I may wither, wreathe, wrinkle and fade, but those moments are afresh,

Caged within, this beautiful time or was it a dream? Secured behind a wall.

The happiness of the moment is ineffable, I see you no longer in flesh
 
 

But in my every word and phrase, I immortalize and preserve thee,

Long after the world has seen us pass, when the flowers will bloom-

The birds will sing, the sun will smile, and the wind will tickle a tree,

They’ll speak our words, our laughter will echo, like incense purifying a room.

Revolutionizing the Chromebook – The Google Chromebook Pixel

Google Inc. one of the greatest companies of our time has once again redefined innovation. The technology giant just unveiled its newest creation, one of the best laptop computers, Google Chromebook Pixel. Touch laptops? What’s new in them? You may ask, but it’s a Chromebook by Google, surely it is something special. Chromebooks were launched in mid 2011 are designed to be used while connected to the Internet and support applications that reside on the Web, rather than traditional PC applications like Microsoft Office and Photoshop that reside on the machine itself. Pixel takes these fantastic laptops to a completely newer level. Pixel has everything that makes it compete with Apple Macbooks and Microsoft’s revolutionary Windows 8. Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, these touch laptops come in two models - 32 GB model with WiFi only, 64 GB model with WiFi and LTE. Truly, Chrome book inspires future innovation by bringing together quality hardware, good software and ingenious design. This device is meant for power users who have totally embraced the cloud.

Pixel is different from older Chromebooks, it is meant for the segment that does not care much about the price of their touch laptops. Google partners once again with Acer, HP and Samsung. This laptop comes with a heavy pricetag, $ 1299 for 32 GB WiFi model; $ 1449 for the 64 GB LTE model. The Chromebook Pixel is already available in Google Play, and will soon be available on bestbuy.com.

Google Chromebook Pixel Highlights

What should be the features in the best laptop? One thing is sure, Google has packed Pixel with each and every one of them on the planet.

• Move Over Retina Display – 4.3 million pixels (239 per inch) on a 12.85” screen makes 178⁰ viewing possible. Sharper images, clearer text and crisp videos, no laptop can beat it in its pixel density.
• Touch the Future- The future of touch laptops is here! Organize windows, swipe through apps, and edit photographs, all of this at your fingertips. 0.55mm layer of touch-enabled Gorilla® Glass fused directly to the screen provides smooth touch interactions while preserving picture clarity.
• Unlock the World of Google - On the Chromebook Pixel, your favorite Google products – like YouTube, Gmail, Hangouts, and Drive.
• For a Better Life – Lightning fast boost-up, this no-maintenance computer comes with an advanced built-in antivirus. Regular updates every few weeks give you an edge over others. Built-in LTE delivers fast connectivity across Verizon's network, the largest, fastest 4G LTE network in the US (LTE model optional).
• For Precision, Inside and Out - Pixel is machined from an anodized aluminum alloy to a tight tolerance, leaving nothing extraneous or distracting: vents are hidden, screws invisible, and stereo speakers seamlessly tucked away beneath the backlit keyboard.
• Backlit keyboard- Backlights in the screen and keyboard respond to both the room’s ambient lighting and how Pixel is being used. For example, when watching a full-screen video, the keyboard automatically dims to an appropriate level.
• Glass touchpad- The feel and precision of a touchpad is one of the first things you notice about a laptop. Pixel’s is made from etched glass, analyzed and honed using a laser microscope for exceptional smoothness and accuracy.
• Faster Connectivity - Pixel has an industry-leading WiFi range thanks to two precisely positioned antennas and dual-band support. With LTE engineered directly into the machine, mobile download speeds can reach up to 100Mbps (LTE model optional).
• High Resolution Touchscreen - Pixel’s display has the highest pixels per inch of any laptop screen — and it’s touch-enabled. A layer of 0.55mm Gorilla®Glass – typically reserved for phones and tablets – is fused directly to the display, preserving the highest picture clarity, richest color, and 178° viewing angles.
• Piano hinge- All it takes just a single finger to open and close your Pixel. It is engineered to augment the range of the Wi-Fi antennas and act as a heatsink to help keep the machine cool.
• Crystal Clear Sound – Hidden beneath the Chromebook keyboard, high quality, powerful speakers deliver lifelike audio. These speakers do not hinder the sleek design of the device.

Google Chromebook Pixel’s Full Specifications

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• Screen - 12.85" display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, 2560 x 1700 at 239 PPI, 400 nit screen brightness & 178° extra-wide viewing angle
• Inputs- Gorilla® Glass multi-touch screen, Backlit Chrome keyboard, Clickable, etched-glass touchpad, Integrated 720p HD camera
• Size / weight - 297.7 x 224.6 x 16.2 mm, 3.35 lbs / 1.52 kg
• Industrial design- Machined from anodized aluminum, Active cooling with no visible vents, ENERGY STAR® certified,
• CPU- Intel® Core™ i5 processor (Dual Core 1.8GHz), Intel® HD Graphics 4000 (Integrated)
• Ports- 2 x USB 2.0, mini display port, SD / MMC card reader
• Memory- 4GB DDR3 RAM
• Storage- One terabyte Google Drive cloud storage for three years, 32GB solid state drive (64GB on LTE model)
• Audio- Combo headphone/mic jack, Built-in microphone array, Integrated DSP for noise cancellation, Powerful stereo speakers tuned for clarity
• Battery- Up to 5 hours of active use (59 Wh battery)
• Connectivity- Dual-band WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n 2x2, Bluetooth® 3.0, Built-in LTE modem (LTE model)
• Goodies- One terabyte Google Drive cloud storage for three years, 12 free sessions of GoGo® Inflight Internet, 100 MB/month for 2 years of mobile broadband from Verizon Wireless (LTE model). Carrier terms and conditions apply.

Surely, the price for Google Chromebook may not be in everyone’s budget. It is redefining future, so when are you bringing this amazing Chromebook by Google home? 

Success is all About Attitude

Being successful is all about attitude. I am sharing few of the success commandments with you, these were published in the Times of India many years ago. I had them in my e-mail, they always gave me courage. Hope they do the same to you.

• Don’t compare yourself with your more successful friends and relatives. This comparison confirms your underlying beliefs of inferiority and inadequacy.
• Don’t criticize yourself for your imperfections. Your criticism strengthens your painful thoughts about your inadequacy.

• Don’t be unhappy. While thinking of living a better life, remain happy with what you have. This seems like a paradox, but it is the primary mantra for a better life. Being happy increases your energy field and attracts opportunities towards you.
• Always love and respect yourself. Make the list of your qualities that you can love and respect about yourself for.
• Be honest about your feelings. If you are feeling unworthy, accept this feeling.
• Don’t be discouraged by setbacks. Setbacks are a part of life. They help you learn from your mistakes. Don’t take your failures personally. Everyone fails at something at some point or other.
• Don’t feel unworthy of success. Each one of us deserves to have a great life.
• Don’t shun the so called “bad” experiences. In life both good and bad happens.
• Don’t try to control others. Live and let live.
• Don’t look for security. Anything physical is not permanent, look for growth and evolution instead.
• Don’t remain anxious about the result of your efforts. The results will be seen at the right time. Keep doing your work with faith and commitment.
• Don’t think yourself to be better or lesser than others. Each one is a unique individual capable of achieving the best.
• Don’t unnecessarily try to please others. Be pleasant with all.
• Don’t withdraw into yourself. Be friendly with all.
• Don’t rebel against authority. Be amiable. Put your point across amicably.
• Don’t be too submissive.
• Don’t blame others for your problems. Take complete responsibility for all that you have in life.
• Don’t criticize others. It lowers your vibrations and attracts criticism of your actions. Criticism of any kind always re-bounces to you.
• Don’t plan and schedule everything in advance. Keep room for uncertainties.
• Don’t see life in terms of “always” and “never”; “right” and “wrong”; “black” and “white”; “winner” and “looser”. Follow the middle path.
• Don’t always think of winning an argument. Arguments can never be won, accept others’ point of view but follow your truth.
• Don’t be stubborn. Listen to others.
• Don’t defend yourself. You don’t have to prove anything. If someone doesn’t agree with you, so be it.
• Don’t feel responsible for others. Your prime responsibility is for yourself. Help others become responsible for themselves.
• Don’t evaluate others the basis of external appearances. Things are not always what they seem. Respect everyone.
Sky is the limit; just make sure your efforts are in the direction.

Android Wins the Hands & Ears of the Smartphone Users

Gone are the days, when phones were just used by people, to communicate with their friends and family. These days’ people are expecting more from a phone, and therefore, smartphones have become a rage in the market. All the big players of the electronic industry have splattered the markets, with their own models, from Apple to Microsoft and Samsung to Dell; all have jumped on the smart mobile phone bandwagon. A smart mobile phone is a mobile phone, which offers more sophisticated computing abilities and connectivity, they can be thought of as a hand-held computer integrated with a telephone, but while most of the feature phones are able to run applications based on platforms such as Java ME; a smart cell phone usually allows a user to install and run more sophisticated applications. These devices run complete operating system software thus integrating the functions of a Personal digital assistant and a camera phone.

The first phone which used the Android OS was the HTC Dream; it was branded for distribution by T-Mobile. Android is an open-source software stack for mobile phone, which includes an operating system, key applications and middleware. The Google Inc. has purchased the original developer of the software, Android Inc., in the year 2005.Android's mobile operating system is based upon an adapted version of the Linux kernel. The members of the Open Handset Alliance, which includes Google Inc, have collaborated on Android's release and development. The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) has been tasked with the further development and maintenance of Android. Canalys has reported that in the fourth quarter of 2010, the Android operating system was the best-selling PDA phone platform, dethroning Nokia's Symbian OS from its 10-year top position

It is also noteworthy that of the 234 million mobile phone users in the country, 24.9 percent of the customer’s preferred Samsung phones, thus, there is no question on its supremacy in the Android phone market. Samsung has a varied collection of smart cell phones, which includes Nexus, the first phone which works on Android 2.3 version; other popular models are Captivate, Vibrant, Showcase, Fascinate and the Galaxy Indulge. From AT & T to T-Mobile and from Verizon Wireless to Sprint, Samsung has a phone model for every carrier in the country. Samsung and Android have redefined smart cell phones, with tens of thousands of apps that populate the Android market; the whole universe is now in a user’s hand.  The applications include everything, from productivity tools to popular games to constellation maps. Powered with the latest Android platform, theses phones fully integrate with Google Mobile Services, which include Google Maps, Gmail accounts, YouTube and more.   

An assortment of choices for their smart mobile phones leaves a customer perplexed and, therefore, reading smartphone reviews on the internet seems a good idea, before purchasing this kind of device, numerous product review websites have a complete segment on them. As per most of the product reviews, the supremacy of Google Android over other cellular phones platforms is apparent, which are ominous indications for its competitors.

Serial Blast in Hyderabad Shake the City

Three explosions shook the city of Nizams late on Thursday, 21^st February 2013. These explosions have killed at least 10 people and 32 people have been injured critically. These blasts in Hyderabad took place at the crowded Dilsukhnagar area. A very busy commercial area of the city, these blasts took place near a theatre. Confirming the reports, an NIA official said "There have been three blasts”. He further added that the death toll is expected to rise.

According to Eye witnesses, the whole area was rocked by three loud explosions. The explosives used are not yet known, also no terror group has taken responsibility for this horrific act. Ambulances and police vehicles rushed to the area. CNN-IBN television network said one of the blasts occurred near a bus stop in a crowded market area, adding that several injured people had been rushed to hospital. Whole country especially Mumbai and Delhi have been put on high alert, post these blasts in Hyderabad. NSG team 

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