Uncle Sam
Americans and People familiar with USA, know “Uncle Sam” is a national personification of the United States. Several years back when I first came across this term , I didn’t…
September 2006
I have moved to DasBlog 1.9.6264
As you would have noticed I have upgraded my blog software to latest version of DasBlog – version 1.9.6264. I have used a new theme for UI from this version.…
My Keynote – Advanced Computer Conference
Last Wednesday (20/Sep/2006) I delivered a Keynote address for “National Conference On Advanced Computing & Technology” – a technical conference organized by MCA department of Jayaram College of Engineering &…
How to stop exam cheating?
The Register (UK) carried a news item about an interesting idea to prevent Students from cheating in exam halls – it is to put them in cages :-). Read more…
Windows Vista for Developers
Now that Vista is close to launch, it is important for Developers to understand the new OS and its impact. Here are few good resources for the same: MSDN Vista…
Web 2.0 – An Analysis
Recently I was asked to prepare a brief presentation about Web 2.0 – Understanding the scene and kind of a 10,000 feet view. Below is the link to download the…
Vettaiyadu Vilayadu (2006)
As part of our office monthly Movie Mania, I today watched in Melody theatre, Kamal Hasan’s “Vettaiyadu Vilayadu” (வேட்டையாடு விளையாடு) directed by Gautam. To summarize my comments in 3 descriptions…
KingFisher Airlines – Pocket Checkin
Today on our return journey from Mumbai to Chennai, I had an interesting touch of technology. We went near the Check-In counter of KingFisher, quickly there came an airline staff…