Sunday, October 25, 2009

Unexpected Beneficiary

A young man was eager to please his girl friend
So his money on flowers and gift hampers he spent,
He brushed his shoes and combed his hair
To her girl friend how handsome he was to make aware.

He walked with flowers and gift hampers
Where his girl friend was there
In a beautiful house in heart of the town
Confident today her heart he would win.

He rang the calling bell,
To be opened by her dad
And he had to explore the "Joy of Giving"
By hastily his benediction on her father offloading!

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Can't Stop Marriage from mid air

A thread millowner in the morn hurriedly boarded a Boeing in chennai
Fellow passenger asked why he breathed heavily
He said, "I have to be in Coimbator by 10
To teach the villain of verses a lesson.

When passenger wondered, slowly he started spilling the beans,
His daughter was in love with a poet,
Looking beyond at open skies,
He said, "How could he give daughter to dreaming penniless poet.

Here is a thread millman, trying to prevent a holy knot being tied,
But marriages are made in heaven someone had said,
As Boeing circled over Coimbator thrice without descending
Since due to bad weather it would fly back without landing.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

God’s Own Country

In a common place environment
Do we have room for beauty sentiment
As a train tramp entered the bogie
And started to play harmonium freely.

His trousers and cotton shirt were grimy
Protruding ribcage could be seen through un-buttoned shirt
But his fingers were finely formed
And naturally moved over keys with ease.

He exited from bogie without applause
After collecting a few coins from passengers
Does talents in born
Finds a place in our lawn to shine?

Monday, October 12, 2009

Getting into Father Shoe's

12 yers old Rama was from middle class family
His father had to struggle to support him amply
So his graduated elder brother was trying for a job
But MNC him did not absorb.

Dejected his brother came home
And explained his indian acent was his dome
Call center wanted people with US accent
So in interview himself couldn't favourably present.

One day Rama complained his voice was changing
His mother explained it was usual while growing,
In flash he asked, "Could I get US acent,
So favourably to MNC I could present?

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Rama's Revenge

In the school day in Ram's school
The headmaster for its successes has worked all tools
But Rama was not in his good books
So on him Rama decided to try a trick.

All the parents of students had gathered
Lights where brilliantly lit in stage
The chief guest had arrived
And headmaster thought successes guaranteed.

It was Rama's task to sing the prayer
So all people stood-up
But instead he sang the National Anthem
So audience left thinking it was end of program.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Hello 911

A 5years old child couldn't solve a maths problem
But he was bent his problem to overcome
While he was doing home work
As next day in school he would get remark.

He had watched his grandma in sick bed
With hope of revival fade
And his father calling 911,
Saying him, "This is for emergency son".

While his mother was checking what he was doing
She noticed a number he was dialing,
His mother said, "I see you must have finished
your work, as you are busy,
He retorted, "No Mom, I can't solve, this is emergency!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Agent 007

An insurance agent was hanging near a bank
Trying to sell insurance policies
As due to recession life was not that easy
So to make some money he was busy.

Suddenly he hears sound of bank alarm
And a man was running with a bundle of money
Holding a pistol and covering his face with mask
While other people were standing still with shock.

This agent caught hold of him with luck
And started fluently to talk,
"Now you come into some money,
In my policies why can't you invest some penny!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

We Want Cattle Class

We are there from Ramayana days
As in railways now give us a place
As we can't climb to higher berths
How do you expect us to travel in sleeper class.

For us the four-legged creatures
Please make a token gesture
So while filling railway reservation form
We would find ourselves a room.

British paid little heed to Indian culture
When in India they brought Railways to center
It is time to give ancient wisdom a place
By creating separately for us Cattle Class.
Like an ability or a muscle, hearing your inner wisdom is strengthened by doing it. -Robbie Gass

The National Portal Of India

The National Portal Of India
Official Government Of India Website

How India could become a knowledge Superpower

EX-PEZ APJ Abdual Kalam said India can become a knowledge superpower. For it we need to take a look at the advantage of learning online.

In Internet café’s, the learner-centered web-based environment is available. Here nothing could be thought but everything could be learnt. So it is more attractive than traditional classrooms where class teachers are some time moody while computer is not.

As authentic material is available in the web and you get the opportunity to interact with those people who are proficient in the field of your interest anywhere around the world helping you to acquire knowledge and improve your skills.

Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
DST

Coordinates, supports, and oversees scientific activities and research in the country

India is one of the top-ranking countries in the field of basic research. Indian Science has come to be regarded as one of the most powerful instruments of growth and development, especially in the emerging scenario and competitive economy. In the wake of the recent developments and the new demands that are being placed on the S&T system, it is necessary for us to embark on some major science projects which have relevance to national needs and which will also be relevant for tomorrow's technology. The Department of Science & Technology plays a pivotal role in promotion of science & technology in the country. The department has wide ranging activities ranging from promoting high end basic research and development of cutting edge technologies on one hand to service the technological requirements of the common man through development of appropriate skills and technologies on the other.

India Innovation Growth Program

India Innovation Growth Program
Innovation takes more than a great idea…

Registration for Programme 2010 Now !

The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum:

Proposal Submission:

Proposals should be submitted electronically to both:

Submission Deadlines
Award Announcements

    • February
    • June
    • October
    • May
    • September
    • January
Arabinda Mitra
Executive Director
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
Email: amitra@indousstf.org
Michael Cheetham
Director
India Science and Technology Partnership (INSTP)
Email: mcheetham@si.edu

PROGRAM PROCESS DESCRIPTION

Step 1. Apply to the Program - Interested innovators should apply to participate in the Program using the on-line application form.

Step 2. First Screening - Applications are evaluated to select the top 60 innovations. The 60 selectees are invited to participate in a Commercialization Strategy Workshop.

Step 3. Commercialization Strategy Workshop - Top 60 innovators are invited to attend a 3-day Commercialization Strategy Workshop at the FICCI campus in Delhi. Specific dates are to be determined.

Step 4. Second Screening - The top 30 innovations are selected from the group of 60. These innovators will receive a professional assessment of their innovation, and will be invited to attend the Entrepreneurship Workshop.

Step 5. Each innovator receives a QuickLook assessment, prepared by the professional staff members of the IC2 Institute.

Step 6. Entrepreneurship Workshop - The top 30 innovators attend an intensive workshop that will guide them through 6 key areas of entrepreneurship. Dates and venues are to be determined.

Step 7. DST-Lockheed Martin Innovation Competition - The top 30 innovators present their innovations to a panel of judges made of up of renowned technologists and commercialization experts from India and the United States. At the end of the competition, six Gold Medal Innovators, and six Silver Medal Innovators will be named.

Step 8. Business Development - Gold & Silver Medal Innovators will receive professional business development services from FICCI and IC2 Institute to assist them in developing their global marketing strategies.

Step 9. Global Markets - Innovators connect with new global partners.


Evaluation Criteria

In accordance with the stated objectives of the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum, proposals are evaluated in a peer review process in both India and US according to the following criteria:


  • Scientific merit


  • Degree of significance to its field of study


  • Level of creativity and innovativeness in the approach.

  • Feasibility of the approach


  • Appropriateness of the proposed principal investigators and other involved individuals


  • Involvement of young scientists


  • Contribution to scientific and technological capacity-building in both US and India Potential to generate follow-on interactions and collaborations
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FAQs

Have a question? Look here for answers.

Q. What is the DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Program?

A. The DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Program is a two-year, nation-wide project, created to enhance the growth and development of India's entrepreneurial economy. The Program is equally funded by Department of Science and Technology(Gov of India) and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, and was developed with the assistance of the Indo- US Scinece and Technology Forum, the IC2 Institute at the University of Texas, and FICCI.

Q. How can I have my project (technology) included in the program?

A. Any Indian group or organization with a promising new technology is encouraged to apply to participate in the program. Complete the online application at www.IndiaInnovates.in. Program participation will be based on a competitive selection process.

Q. What is the cost of participating in the program?

A. The cost of the program is equally funded by DST and Lockheed Martin. Participants pay for only for their own travel-related expenses.

Q. Where will the program events take place?

A. Event locations and venues will be announced shortly.

Q. What is QuickLook?

A. QuickLook is a technology assessment process developed by the IC2 Institute that is designed to quickly and effectively evaluate the commercial potential of technologies.

Q. How can I determine if my technology is eligible to participate in the program?

A. Practically any innovative technology is acceptable. See the Program Description page for more details.

Q. What is a "professional business development engagement?"

A. Top selectees receive personalized business development services from FICCI & the IC2 Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. Professional business development managers work with selected participants to develop and implement successful commercialization plans, connecting them with potential customers, investors or other partners in the United States and other locations.

Terrific Discovery: India Finds Water On Moon

Friday, September 25, 2009: The decades-long debate is over now and it is confirmed that the polar regions of the Moon has water. Built, launched and operated by the Indian Space Research Organization, Chandrayaan-1 has found water on the lunar surfaces. India's first moon mission Chandrayaan-1 was launched with the prime objective of finding traces of water on the lunar surface besides mapping minerals and chemicals on the Moon. With over 24 hrs of speculations, NASA has confirmed the presence of water molecules in the polar regions of the moon, in its press conference.

Global Education Centre on the Infosys campus in Mysore Video

MAJESTIC: The new block of the Global Education Centre on the Infosys campus in Mysore:Independent India’s biggest
structure that surpasses Rashtrapati Bhavan in size and equals it in grandeur.
With a floor area of more than 9.6 lakh square feet, the new structure, designed by architect Hafiz Contractor,
will house the second unit of the Global Education Centre (GEC) where all Infosys employees will undergo training
before taking up their placements.
For comparison, the floor area of the Rashtrapati Bhavan is 2 lakh square feet as per the official website of the President. The GEC has been designed entirely on classical style of architecture with similarities to the Colosseum of Rome, while the pillars are reflective of the Parliament House.
A large dome emerges from the centre of the structure and overlooks the entire campus and the structure reflects various ancient Greek and Roman architectural style all of which will
cost around Rs. 350 crore.

Nobel Prize 2009

Nobel Prize 2009
Venkatramana Ramakrishna for chemistry

9th Indian to get Nobel Prize

"for studies of the structure and function of the ribosome".
other two scintist are from Israel and USA.
1/3 of the prize
United Kingdom
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology Cambridge, United Kingdom
b. 1952(in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India)

The chemistry Nobels are for studies of one of life's core processes: the ribosome's transaltion of DNA information into life. They have also developed models to show how antibiotics bind to ribosomes. This research is being used to develop modern antibiotics that target bacterial ribosomes.


Hey Ram!, What Bapu's principle has come to....

Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of non-violence is “means are more important than end” through which he brought freedom which everyone could proudly preserve for generations, but now with ‘use and throw’ culture, that is “end is more important than means” its experience won’t last even for a life time.

New Book 'Faking It" from Amrita Verma Chowdhury

Amrita is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur, the University of Berkeley and Carnegie Mellon.Amrita’s work as an engineer in Silicon Valley earned her seven US patents for semi-conductor fabrication.She is currently associate director of the India
Research Centre division of Harvard Business School.
So i am looking forward to get hold of the copy of about NRI
which stands for ‘Newly Returned Indian’ in Amrita Verma Chowdhury’s novel —" Faking It" with 'PHOREN' Gifts.Since the throes of reverse migration, the contemporary art scenario in India find a place in the book.
-USI (United States Of India) citizen

Indian-led group finds way to measure neutron stars

MUMBAI: After Chandrayaan-1's discovery of water molecules on the Moon comes another astronomy breakthrough for India. An international group lead by Sudip Bhattacharyya, a 36-year-old space scientist at Mumbai's Tata Institute of Fundamental research, has discovered a way to measure the size of neutron stars. Before we go any further, what is a neutron star? Speaking to TOI on Monday, Bhattacharyya explained: "To put it simply, it is the final stage of a very massive star. When the massive star burns up its fuel, it collapses to become a neutron star," he said, adding that there are between 100 million and 1,000 million neutron stars in the galaxy. On average, a neutron star is very small — approximately 10km in diameter — and 10,000 light years from Earth, thus making it extremely difficult to study and measure. Bhattacharyya and his team's research revealed the unsuspected property of X-ray bursts given off by the stars, which led to the discovery that the pattern of X-rays generated might reveal their true size. "Since these X-rays cannot reach the Earth because of a blanket created by the atmosphere, data was collected of more than 900 bursts from 43 neutron stars through a Nasa satellite and transmitted to us," Bhattacharyya said. The scientist and his colleagues — Coleman Miller of the University of Maryland and Galloway Monash of the University of Australia — modelled how the temperature of the bursts changed as they faded and found it varied in relation to the radius of the star. The team's research has been accepted for publication in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Welocme 0!, Bye Bye ...09"

"2009 is the year of living dangerously;
2010, the year of living fearlessly".

Note: The year of living dangerously is a thing of the past and 2010 will, most definitely, start on a positive note, as opposed to the turbulent, yet eye opening 2009

Now things can change in seconds….

Now things can change in seconds….
'Shera - the mascot of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games Enjoying'
Before India’s economy opened in 1991
Everything took just about forever to happen
But now life can change in seconds
Which upon your luck depends.

Gopal was travelling alone in flight
With a little old beard man in next seat
Who was resting his head on shoulders of a beautiful lady
And he wished to be next to the pretty.

When Air hostess came to check the ticket
Gopal found himself in greener wicket
The old man’s seat belonged to him
And in seconds he had fulfilled his dream.