Check this out..semma koothuthan pongaa..
Are you sure IT’s proper dress?
Tech Mahindra has enforced a strict dress code for its employees. Employees found “inappropriately” dressed are being sent home to change
IT may no longer be a cool place to dress and work. Tech Mahindra, one of India’s top IT companies with its head office in Pune, has enforced a strict dress code for its employees. Employees found “inappropriately” dressed are being sent home to change. Over 23,000 professionals work at Tech Mahindra’s global network of 24 locations, including 11 development centres and 13 global sales offices. Employees would be given a warning for the first offence. In case the offence is repeated, the employee will be slapped with a penalty of Rs 1,000, the dress code says. The company will, however, allow exceptions in case of medical issues which prevent adherence to the code, but only temporarily and with approval from HR.
Source: The Times of India
Friday, October 26, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Microsoft buys 1.6 % in Facebook..
Facebook was good when comparedt to orkut..one impressive thing about it..it logs all your activities in the website and also about your friend's activities...Currently not much activity over there..
Most of the online companies have got their eyes on this social networking site. Microsoft 1.6% stake buy will be beneficial for them, lets see how they are going to utilize it.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-thu_facebookoct25,1,4070352.story
Naren
Most of the online companies have got their eyes on this social networking site. Microsoft 1.6% stake buy will be beneficial for them, lets see how they are going to utilize it.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-thu_facebookoct25,1,4070352.story
Naren
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
Longest Day..
October 20th would be my longest day..okay..everyone have 24 hours..let me put it in other day..my longest actively day..
It started with our Directions' 08 meeting on 19th evening. One thing, the best thing, I like about HCL, anyone can always stand up to your President and ask your question. I am not promising about the answers whether it would solve or not. After meeting, your manager walks by and clarify the same question. Turning 5 years, this I love in HCL.
Okay, after meeting it was Weekend Cards section went on till 3:00 pm. I went till the last round which was a record of sort. People who exited before me felt very bad not in losing but losing before my exit. ;-) But guys informed about Ayutha Pooja Pot luck next day.
I went to Prabhakar's house wishing him safe journey. Talking to him will rekindle one of my passion in career. I will let you all know after it works out. I wave and said will be back around 7:00 am to collect the house keys.
And came back to my room and found a movie "Good Luck Chuck". Same routine movie but okay to watch on Satuday night. And now it was 6:30 around. Thought I would take a quick shower for others :-)
But, slept for 2 hours and got up around 9:00 am. I need to rush to Mahesh's house for Sarawathi Pooja. I figured out it would another 1 hour for the pooja, so rushed back to my home to cook some dish for the pot luck.
Now, Vegetable biryani would be right option. After the masala fried vegetables are ready, got a call from Mahesh. Then, dropped off Biryani option and checked for Coconut which I had. Now, the Biryani was turned to Vegetable Kuruma after adding the Coconut milk with Sesame seeds to the Masala vegetable. It came out good.
Finished the prayers with Payasam. In the mean time, Checked our apartment office hall for Ram daughter's 2nd birthday celebration and conveyed same to him. Now, its time for temple.
It was quiet and pleasant in temple. Mahesh was kind enough and called for lunch. Super sappadu. Rushed to PotLuck with my vegetable kuruma, thought it would 8-9 people but turned out to be 25 around. The count matched with the number of dishes too.
Sakarai Pongal, Puli Satham, Sambhar Satham, Kuruma, Rice, Sambhar , Rasam, Kaara Kozhambu, Fried Brinjal, Vendakai, Carrot, Beans Poriyaal, Poori, Carrot Alwa, Gulaab Jamun, Bonda, Coconut Chutney, Appallam, Venkaya Vathaal
After 30 minutes of relaxation, Newton called for the 5:30 pm mass in his local Catholic church. Wise man he picked me up from my apartment and exactly reached for the mass. It was really good experience, probably because of the first time experience..it was so unique and different. I had a chance to talk and have Brazilian coffee together with the 50 year old couple.
Now come the climax of the day..Birthday party and bachelor party combined together..Shukla's birthday and Prashant's send off..it was rocking party went till 3:30 am..I dont want get too much into it.
Directions'08 - Cards - Prabhakar 1032 - Movie - Apartment Office - Cooking - Pooja - Temple - Lunch - PotLuck - Church - Newton House - Shukla Birthday - Early morning home
It started with our Directions' 08 meeting on 19th evening. One thing, the best thing, I like about HCL, anyone can always stand up to your President and ask your question. I am not promising about the answers whether it would solve or not. After meeting, your manager walks by and clarify the same question. Turning 5 years, this I love in HCL.
Okay, after meeting it was Weekend Cards section went on till 3:00 pm. I went till the last round which was a record of sort. People who exited before me felt very bad not in losing but losing before my exit. ;-) But guys informed about Ayutha Pooja Pot luck next day.
I went to Prabhakar's house wishing him safe journey. Talking to him will rekindle one of my passion in career. I will let you all know after it works out. I wave and said will be back around 7:00 am to collect the house keys.
And came back to my room and found a movie "Good Luck Chuck". Same routine movie but okay to watch on Satuday night. And now it was 6:30 around. Thought I would take a quick shower for others :-)
But, slept for 2 hours and got up around 9:00 am. I need to rush to Mahesh's house for Sarawathi Pooja. I figured out it would another 1 hour for the pooja, so rushed back to my home to cook some dish for the pot luck.
Now, Vegetable biryani would be right option. After the masala fried vegetables are ready, got a call from Mahesh. Then, dropped off Biryani option and checked for Coconut which I had. Now, the Biryani was turned to Vegetable Kuruma after adding the Coconut milk with Sesame seeds to the Masala vegetable. It came out good.
Finished the prayers with Payasam. In the mean time, Checked our apartment office hall for Ram daughter's 2nd birthday celebration and conveyed same to him. Now, its time for temple.
It was quiet and pleasant in temple. Mahesh was kind enough and called for lunch. Super sappadu. Rushed to PotLuck with my vegetable kuruma, thought it would 8-9 people but turned out to be 25 around. The count matched with the number of dishes too.
Sakarai Pongal, Puli Satham, Sambhar Satham, Kuruma, Rice, Sambhar , Rasam, Kaara Kozhambu, Fried Brinjal, Vendakai, Carrot, Beans Poriyaal, Poori, Carrot Alwa, Gulaab Jamun, Bonda, Coconut Chutney, Appallam, Venkaya Vathaal
After 30 minutes of relaxation, Newton called for the 5:30 pm mass in his local Catholic church. Wise man he picked me up from my apartment and exactly reached for the mass. It was really good experience, probably because of the first time experience..it was so unique and different. I had a chance to talk and have Brazilian coffee together with the 50 year old couple.
Now come the climax of the day..Birthday party and bachelor party combined together..Shukla's birthday and Prashant's send off..it was rocking party went till 3:30 am..I dont want get too much into it.
Directions'08 - Cards - Prabhakar 1032 - Movie - Apartment Office - Cooking - Pooja - Temple - Lunch - PotLuck - Church - Newton House - Shukla Birthday - Early morning home
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Someone got to believe this..
No Internet connection for 10 days..from October 5th to October 15th..It all started with transfer of the account name from our ex-room mate to my current room mate name. T hought it would be 2 days downtime but after 3rd day we were told the previous account name had a balance amount to be paid and we need to settle the due. Initially we were told the amount would come in next bill.
We waited for another 2 days..no..still didnt work. After talking again on thursday, we were told Monday the connection would be restored.
Me: Can you put yourself in my shoes and think you are totally disconnected from the internet world?
CustCare: I totally understand the situation and my apology for the inconvenience caused.
Me: What am I going to do, we were 10 days out of internet connection?
CustCare: We could get this month's service for free and once again she was sorry for our situation.
Me: I was already in South Padre Island mood and with much reluctant, I accepted her idea.
Logging after 10 days seems to a long time. Luckily my palm was helpful in checking the mails but nothing much I could...It was little frustrating..good news was..I was able to survive.. :-)
We waited for another 2 days..no..still didnt work. After talking again on thursday, we were told Monday the connection would be restored.
Me: Can you put yourself in my shoes and think you are totally disconnected from the internet world?
CustCare: I totally understand the situation and my apology for the inconvenience caused.
Me: What am I going to do, we were 10 days out of internet connection?
CustCare: We could get this month's service for free and once again she was sorry for our situation.
Me: I was already in South Padre Island mood and with much reluctant, I accepted her idea.
Logging after 10 days seems to a long time. Luckily my palm was helpful in checking the mails but nothing much I could...It was little frustrating..good news was..I was able to survive.. :-)
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Saturday, September 29, 2007
New Champions
At least 2 billion people would know India is the new Champion and Pakistan the next in the shortest form of cricket.
According to me, the cricket boards and bookies if any out there were the real champions. Because of this tournament, the entire cricket body is awakened and brought back to live. I really did not follow any of the matches closely for last couple of years and didn’t really lose anything.
Few months back, we witnessed “Flop” world cup with two big nations out of the tournament, shock, and death of Whoolmer. The World cup lost nearly half of his viewership because of two nations exit and the sponsors bitten by the big names. After all the bookie scandals, we were little cautious whether the whole series were set-up or matches were really won by the better teams.
Now at least 1.2 billion people are brought back to discuss about cricket, good or bad, viewership is back, sponsors are revived, will silent the new league and real booster for cricket boards. What ICC earns from this?
Cricket is not even considered as a game in the American continents. They don’t believe spending the whole day or 5 days in the ground rather this 3 hour game will definitely sell here. Isn’t interesting to see a pitcher run and throw the ball to get smacked down with clean hits. And with great fireworks and with extra gimmicks, this Twenty20 form will bring the rest of the world to join the party.
The winners are the Governing body, the cricket boards, players and sponsors. I don’t know the losers but wish lame man’s 1000 rupees should not go waste.
What about the India – Australia series, I bet India would win the series 4-3. Just guessing..
According to me, the cricket boards and bookies if any out there were the real champions. Because of this tournament, the entire cricket body is awakened and brought back to live. I really did not follow any of the matches closely for last couple of years and didn’t really lose anything.
Few months back, we witnessed “Flop” world cup with two big nations out of the tournament, shock, and death of Whoolmer. The World cup lost nearly half of his viewership because of two nations exit and the sponsors bitten by the big names. After all the bookie scandals, we were little cautious whether the whole series were set-up or matches were really won by the better teams.
Now at least 1.2 billion people are brought back to discuss about cricket, good or bad, viewership is back, sponsors are revived, will silent the new league and real booster for cricket boards. What ICC earns from this?
Cricket is not even considered as a game in the American continents. They don’t believe spending the whole day or 5 days in the ground rather this 3 hour game will definitely sell here. Isn’t interesting to see a pitcher run and throw the ball to get smacked down with clean hits. And with great fireworks and with extra gimmicks, this Twenty20 form will bring the rest of the world to join the party.
The winners are the Governing body, the cricket boards, players and sponsors. I don’t know the losers but wish lame man’s 1000 rupees should not go waste.
What about the India – Australia series, I bet India would win the series 4-3. Just guessing..
Friday, September 28, 2007
600K worth news..
This is not a funny news..too serious to be reported in yahoo news, CNN and all over the internet..its worth $600K..wow thats sounds serious..
http://www.naturalsearchblog.com/archives/2007/09/26/google-maps-forces-navy-to-redesign-swastika-building/
Naren
http://www.naturalsearchblog.com/archives/2007/09/26/google-maps-forces-navy-to-redesign-swastika-building/
Naren
Independent India @ 60
This link is too good, having different articles about the subject from different areas..
http://www.hindu.com/af/india60/index.htm
-Naren
http://www.hindu.com/af/india60/index.htm
-Naren
Monday, September 24, 2007
Last Lecture..
This was forwarded to me by Shyam, video is about a professor who got a chance to make his last lecture. Randy Pausch has 3 - 6 months to live, he tells about his childhood dreams .. he is gonna live ..
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3633956
-Naren
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3633956
-Naren
Friday, September 21, 2007
Second Week of September..
Second Week of September will be a eventful with lot of memories..
My father will go to Tirupathi Padayatra...probably 20th year...
I have seen dozens of Vinayakar Chathurthi..
My birthday..now 27 :-(
My first job..completed 5 years..going strong.. :-)
Our whole class got suspended in 2nd and 3rd year...in college lifes
My father will go to Tirupathi Padayatra...probably 20th year...
I have seen dozens of Vinayakar Chathurthi..
My birthday..now 27 :-(
My first job..completed 5 years..going strong.. :-)
Our whole class got suspended in 2nd and 3rd year...in college lifes
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Friday, August 31, 2007
Game in College Life..
Yesterday, we watched a movie "Superbad" a school teen comedy, it was quite funny. But, this is not about the movie. I was reminded few games played in my college life during class sessions. Nothing can beat it..
Okay..the game goes like this..its simple..the Mam / Sir would be taking Class on the stage, turning back..passing of the ball shaped paper or handkerchief would continue until the lecturer turns back. And who ever having the paper with them, should definitely stand up and ask a question. Basically should ask a question and move on so that we continue our game.
It would be so funny quite a few pitiful souls doesnt really know what the lecturer is teaching but bound to rule will ask a question. Lot of times, the most interested person would be the lecturer. He / She would be amused to see a person, whom he / she has never seen before in his class. asking a question. With sincere dutiness, he / she would explain what ever the question is..
We would also have "Back up" guys to help out the person who is questioning. "Just in case" to pull him out if he happens to land into a tight corner. Obviously these guys relatively know the stuff what the tutor talking about..
It was hilarious when you were part of it..Great part of our life..
Okay..the game goes like this..its simple..the Mam / Sir would be taking Class on the stage, turning back..passing of the ball shaped paper or handkerchief would continue until the lecturer turns back. And who ever having the paper with them, should definitely stand up and ask a question. Basically should ask a question and move on so that we continue our game.
It would be so funny quite a few pitiful souls doesnt really know what the lecturer is teaching but bound to rule will ask a question. Lot of times, the most interested person would be the lecturer. He / She would be amused to see a person, whom he / she has never seen before in his class. asking a question. With sincere dutiness, he / she would explain what ever the question is..
We would also have "Back up" guys to help out the person who is questioning. "Just in case" to pull him out if he happens to land into a tight corner. Obviously these guys relatively know the stuff what the tutor talking about..
It was hilarious when you were part of it..Great part of our life..
Monday, August 27, 2007
My favorite - SVe Shekher Drama
Even before the Mega Serials occupied our TV Channels, Tamil dramas would be short and crispy. It would regularly 13 episodes or its multiples. And comedy dramas will always hog the limelight. I remember SVe Shekher and Crazy Mohan dramas are entertaining and we wait to watch each episode every week. I think the dramas will be shown two days a week.As a true Chennaite, you would enjoy the typical “Madras” Baashai in these comedy dramas. Guys these are truly hilarious and evergreen. Sample dialogues, (you cannot translate this)
“Ghumnu okkathu taaraa pakkallam”
“Puthu TV ippadiya makkar pannum”
“Yappa maniyachippa Padtha poduppa..kaasu koduthu ticket vangi erukkom”
Now I found lot of sites where you could hear these dramas online. I was very much pleased to found this old drama “Nam Kudumbam” in raaga.
Sunday afternoon, yesterday’s vegetable kuruma and this drama in background, it was quite a good combination.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Shock n Awe - 300 page iPhone Bill
Shock and Awe...you got to check these links related to iPhone bill.. 300 - 400 page...I am serious..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdULhkh6yeA
This chic says she used to send 35000 messages in a month...postal charges 10 dollars
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h-jFzQFMLw&mode=related&search=
And she is not alone..another guy received..400 pages..
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=I3xGmEHt618&feature=RecentlyWatched&page=1&t=t&f=b
You can blame a customer not opting an e-bill but thats the point, Save Resources Guys..
Grow up big boys..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdULhkh6yeA
This chic says she used to send 35000 messages in a month...postal charges 10 dollars
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h-jFzQFMLw&mode=related&search=
And she is not alone..another guy received..400 pages..
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=I3xGmEHt618&feature=RecentlyWatched&page=1&t=t&f=b
You can blame a customer not opting an e-bill but thats the point, Save Resources Guys..
Grow up big boys..
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Palm..in my Palm..
Atlast..after lot of reluntance..I got a new phone...it is a PDA..I am still exploring the features present in it..and also trying to port my old number to this new one..
If I am not successful will retain the new number...so how it looks..
Credit goes to Joshua for getting me one..
http://nextelonline.nextel.com/NASApp/onlinestore/en/Action/SubmitRegionActionThursday, August 16, 2007
Lunch with Harper Lee
11:40 pm..Two of the girls in my unit passed over for lunch. As a perfect guy thing, I got up and started for lunch..not beside but behind :-)
Everything was pretty good until I reach the door. Suddenly got reminded of Harper's Lee work. This was lying in the bag from monday yesterday. I rushed back to my desk to grab the book. This would be the nerdiest thing I would have ever done. I got the flavour of the book but lost the trail of the feminine scent. Forget it !!
Now my directions were open to Cafe A, AB, C, F and H, I headed toward Cafe C to taste the Veggie Patty from Subway. Harper Lee laughed at me asking "Did you forgot me?" Nah..Never..
Everything was pretty good until I reach the door. Suddenly got reminded of Harper's Lee work. This was lying in the bag from monday yesterday. I rushed back to my desk to grab the book. This would be the nerdiest thing I would have ever done. I got the flavour of the book but lost the trail of the feminine scent. Forget it !!
Now my directions were open to Cafe A, AB, C, F and H, I headed toward Cafe C to taste the Veggie Patty from Subway. Harper Lee laughed at me asking "Did you forgot me?" Nah..Never..
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Today's Fortune in Orkut..
Today's fortune:
You and your wife will be happy in your life together
This is toooooo much guyssssss..try to publish the fortune according to the marital status of the person...Tension aagaathinga..
You and your wife will be happy in your life together
This is toooooo much guyssssss..try to publish the fortune according to the marital status of the person...Tension aagaathinga..
Monday, August 13, 2007
Check out this song...
I always enjoy some of the Hindi Melody, touching and soothing.. I searched and got the meaning of this song..its true that I cannot understand much..
Can anyone guess whats this song is?
Lyrics by Prasoon Joshi
(Amma)
This game of hide and seek has gone on too long,
Come home now, wont you
I've searched high and low
these old eyes are weary so,
come home now wont you
Dusk is spreading like the ache in my heart,
my vision blurs, come home now wont you.
(Son)
I'm in a place you wouldnt believe Ma
Endless skies I can soar
Just like you fairy tales
It's filled with dreams
A sea of hope wth no shore
My soul flies here, like a kite without fears
No one to cut my strings, no more
If only I could show you this place, Ma
Here waterfalls are made of rainbows
There are no roses just bouquets of dreams Ma
Their scent, no flower can hope for
Here sunlight and shadow walk hand in hand
Everything seems bright and new
But what is heaven and all its wonders
When Ma, I dont have you
PS: check this youtube link, to view the song..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoZ42Z4k_10&mode=related&search=
Can anyone guess whats this song is?
Lyrics by Prasoon Joshi
(Amma)
This game of hide and seek has gone on too long,
Come home now, wont you
I've searched high and low
these old eyes are weary so,
come home now wont you
Dusk is spreading like the ache in my heart,
my vision blurs, come home now wont you.
(Son)
I'm in a place you wouldnt believe Ma
Endless skies I can soar
Just like you fairy tales
It's filled with dreams
A sea of hope wth no shore
My soul flies here, like a kite without fears
No one to cut my strings, no more
If only I could show you this place, Ma
Here waterfalls are made of rainbows
There are no roses just bouquets of dreams Ma
Their scent, no flower can hope for
Here sunlight and shadow walk hand in hand
Everything seems bright and new
But what is heaven and all its wonders
When Ma, I dont have you
PS: check this youtube link, to view the song..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoZ42Z4k_10&mode=related&search=
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Sirius...
When I first saw "Sirius" satellite radio with dog as his icon..that too when I was peaking with Harry Potter books...it immediately strike Harry's God father..
And the brand goes with dog..which was the patronus of Sirius Black in Harry Potter...
Sirius also known as "Dog Star" is a brightest star in the night time belonging to Canis Major..
Sirius.. Satellite Radio..Harry's God father..."Dog Star"..
I like Harry's Godfather..
-Naren
And the brand goes with dog..which was the patronus of Sirius Black in Harry Potter...
Sirius also known as "Dog Star" is a brightest star in the night time belonging to Canis Major..
Sirius.. Satellite Radio..Harry's God father..."Dog Star"..
I like Harry's Godfather..
-Naren
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