Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Road * Traffic * Signals * Safety

"See what you can do right rather than pointing out others mistakes"

Useful Links on Roads, Driving...
Govt & Organizations
Glossary of Driving Terminology

YouTube Videos: Traffic & Road Safety by Mr. Adhiraj

Have a safe drive - someone is awaiting for you at home!

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Save Power & Conserve Power

Save Power ~ Conserve Power

Following is a list of myths about energy and energy savings. Sometimes the basic premise is correct, but the energy savings are much smaller than people realize. In other cases the myth is based on factors that were once true but have been subsequently resolved through better design or manufacturing of products.

Buying an efficient air conditioner or furnace will automatically reduce my energy bill.
This is true to some extent, but you won't realize all the possible savings if the equipment is not sized or installed properly. Studies have shown that typical air conditioner and duct systems are improperly installed, wasting 1/3 or more of the energy used by the air conditioner. New and replacement equipment (and ducts) need to be properly designed and installed to realize all the possible savings. The same caveats about proper installation hold true for insulation, windows and many other energy-efficiency upgrades.
Energy efficiency and energy conservation are one and the same thing.
Well-intentioned information campaigns during oil crises of the 1970s created a lot of confusion about how to save energy and even about how to talk about saving energy. Energy efficiency means getting a job done with less energy. This could be lighting a room, cooling a house, or refrigerating some vegetables. The things made possible by using energy are sometimes called "energy services," e.g. illumination, comfort, or food preservation. Energy conservation, on the other hand, means reducig the level of services, e.g. reducing lighting or comfort or turning up the temperature of your fridge. Reducing service levels (conservation) does not necessarily mean sacrafice, however. For example, many spaces are overlit by current-day standards, water heater temperature are set too high, etc. Consumers have the option of improving energy efficiency (e.g. by purchasing better appliances) and/or reducing service levels, but lowering the quality of life is not a prerequisite for reducing energy demand.
Duct tape is good for sealing ducts.
Unfortunately, laboratory research has concluded that duct tape has very low durability when used to seal ducts. On new installations, tape may fall off due to poor surface preparation, because ducts are installed in dirty and dusty locations and conditions. On older systems, the tape falls off as it ages and the adhesive dries out and tends to wrinkle.
When my appliance is turned off, it's off.
In fact, we've found that most devices continue to consume power when they're switched off, sometimes as much power as when they're on!
Cleaning refrigerator coils saves energy.
While this seems intuitively logical, and very small savings may indeed arise, the few efforts to actually measure this effect have typically come up empty-handed. This is a classic example of a widely held belief based on assumptions rather than measurements.
Dimming my incandescent lights by 50% will cut my lighting bill in half.
Actually, the relationship is not linear and savings will be less than expected. As the voltage drops, the filament cools, the wavelength spectrum of the light output shifts further intothe infra-red, and efficacy thus suffers. Interestingly, fluorescent dimming is more linear and the savings for dimming are proportionately higher.
Turning up (down) the thermostat will make your home get warm (cool) faster.
It's tempting to think of a thermostat like a water tap, i.e. the wider you open it the more water (heat/coolth) will come out. In reality, it works more like a light switch in that if it's "on" the same amount of light (heat/coolth) will come out.
Installing foam gaskets in electrical outlets will significantly reduce air leakage.
Measurements have shown that less than 1% of a home's air leakage is due to outlets.
Leaving lights, computers, and other appliances on uses less energy than turning them off and makes them last longer.
The small surge of power created when some devices are turned on is vastly smaller than the energy used by running the device when it's not needed. While it used to be the case that cycling appliances and lighting on and off drastically reduced their useful lifetimes, these problems have been largely overcome through better design.
Energy efficiency increases the first cost of houses.
While efficient products may initially cost more, in some cases there may be little or no first cost. Most efficient products are also premium products (in terms of features, warranty, etc.), so it's difficult to say what you are paying for the efficiency. Market data have shown, for example, that there is little or no correlation between refrigerator efficiency and purchase price. In some instances, efficiency can even reduce first cost as in the case where smaller ("downsized") heating and cooling systems can be installed if they're highly efficient. Smaller units with high efficiency generate as much heating or cooling benefit as large, inefficient ones.
Insulating the ceiling will just cause more heat to leak out of the windows.
Adding insulation to one part of a home won't increase the "pressure" on heat losses through other parts. However, it is certainly true that poorly insulated areas will be the major loser of heat and they often merit attention before improving already well-insulated parts of the home.
Switching to electric room heaters will reduce your energy bill.
This is true only under some circumstances. If you have central electric heating, the using room heaters will most likely save you money. But, if you have central gas heating (which is far cheaper per unit of useful heat) you can easily match or even exceed your heating bill by switching to electrical units.
Fluorescent lighting is unhealthy.
Fluorescent lighting has changed dramatically in the last few years. Today's fluorescents have greatly improved color quality. And the annoying flicker and hum have been eliminated from fluorscents that use electronic ballasts. Because they require less electricity, fluorescents generate less power plant pollution, emissions which have many known health effects. Fluorescent lights also contain small amounts of mercury and should be disposed of properly. However, additional mercury releases are avoided thanks to reduced use of mercury-containing fossil fuels used to generate electricity. If it's been a while since you tried fluorescent lights, you might give them another chance.
Halogen lighting is super-efficient.
It's true that halogen lights use slightly less energy than standard incandescent bulbs, but halogens require transformers that can use extra energy, even when the light is off. They are also a fire hazard. By comparison, compact flourescent lights are nearly three-times as efficient and don't pose a fire hazard. Many new models are dimmable, like halogens. See http://www.lightsite.net.
Electric heating is more efficient than fuel-based heating.
It's true that all, or almost all, of the electricity that goes into an electric heater is transformed to useful heat in your home. However, making electricity is an inefficient process, with as much as two-thirds of the input energy (coal, natural gas, etc.) being lost in the process. This is why electricity is so much more expensive for the consumer than direct fuels.
source: http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/myths.html

Little Greenbook - http://www.morganstanley.com/about/community/littlegreenebook/



Tip: Save Power - Set your monitor with 'BLACK' background screen and this will SAVE 20-30% of power - Minimise all Windows when not in use. Switch of the Monitor when not in use. When Monitor not in use (saves > 50% power - you work for 8 hours in office - remaining 16 hrs (2/3rd of a day's time) - Monitor consumes power, if it is ON. (even if it is not in use).

Find more here


Useful Links:

* Save Power
* IIT Bombay - Save Power
* BESCOM - Safety - Save Power
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Quest
* Search Engine - Blackle
* Alliance to Save Energy

Feel free to share your comments :)

Monday, November 12, 2007

PILOT as an Interesting Career

I was collecting Career on Pilot details, luckily Rediff has got a collection of links on Pilot as profession. Thank God! Thanks to Rediff & Richa Pant :)

Hope this information will help in getting into Pilot as a Career

Source: Rediff GetAhead
Author: Richa Pant


Part I: Want to be a pilot? The sky's the limit
http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2007/jan/25sld1.htm

Part II: The highs and lows of being a pilot
http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2007/jan/29pilot.htm

Part III: How to train to be a pilot
http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2007/jan/30pilot.htm

Part IV: Pilot's training too expensive? Here's help
http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2007/jan/31pilot.htm

Part V: Why I like being a pilot
http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2007/feb/02pilot.htm

Visit
DGCA: http://dgca.nic.in/

Friday, September 14, 2007

Law as a Profession

Law as a Profession

Lawyers are held in high esteem in every society. Besides being lucrative, it is an adventurous and exciting career.
There is wide scope in Law/Legal Profession. There is a growing demand for Law Professionals everywhere due to the changing economic and social scenario all over the world.
Career options:
After obtaining the necessary degree (LLB/LLM), and registering with the local State Bar council to be able to practice the law graduates can choose to work for Private practice (civil/criminal) or any jobs.
Depending on the interest, one can choose from the following list of areas of practice
  • Company cases
  • Labor disputes
  • Family cases
  • Tax cases
  • Appeals and writs in High Courts and Supreme Court
  • Consumer matters
  • Insurance matters
  • Rent matters
  • Providing opinions in Bank matters
  • Consultations for civil and criminal cases
Apart from regular Courts, there are many special Forums, Tribunals and Commissions formed for the special purpose of speedy disposal of specific type of cases. It is a bit difficult in the beginning to establish one’s self in practice.
After certain years of practice, he/she may apply for the post of Public Prosecutor/ Government Pleader or go for Judicial Service (Judges/Magistrates).
All government, banks and other financial institutions/ private institutions employ legal personnel to take care of their organization related litigations.
Present Trend and Need

The current trend that is the era of globalization, liberalization and privatization, all contracts, agreements and other terms and conditions between the parties are legally documented. Hence, all organizations would require Legal Firms/Advocates for documentations (drafting/vetting) and other related works. Lawyers/Advocates play an important role in organizations that opt for Arbitration and Conciliation proceedings for speedy settlement of disputes.

Many Legal Firms deal with the Registration of Trade mark, copyright and patenting new products. The litigation in the regime of Intellectual Property Rights experiences an increasing rate both at national and international level.
Like BPO's, there are LPO's (Legal Process Outsourcing) which recruit law graduates. (http://www.rainmaker.co.in/rainbow/- a centre for LPO training- you can look for the details of LPO)
Various branches of law
Following list presents the various branches of law from which the aspirers can make a choice
  • Civil law
  • Criminal law
  • Company/ Corporate law
  • Taxation laws like income tax law and Excise law
  • Labour law
  • International law
  • Family law
  • Constitutional law
  • Administration law
  • Trade mark, copyright and IP rights or patent laws
Law colleges and universities spread across the country
  • National Law School of India University (NLSUI), Bangalore
  • NALSAR University of Law , Hyderabad
  • Government Law College, Mumbai
  • Symbiosis College, Pune
  • Faculty of Law - University of Delhi
  • Faculty of Law - Aligarh Muslim University
  • National Law University , Jodhpur
  • Faculty of Law University of Calcutta
  • Gujarat National Law University
  • Symbiosis Society's Law College (SSLC), Pune
  • National law Institute (NLIU), Bhopal
  • QLTT (Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test)
  • LLB, DIPL
  • National Admission Test (NAT) – NUJS
  • Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur
  • Amity Law School
  • NLS Pune
  • The Tamilnadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
Educational programs
  • Bachelor’s degree – LLB
  • Diploma Courses in specialized streams like Administrative law, Labour Laws, International Laws, Tax Laws and Company laws etc.
  • Master’s Degree – LLM
  • Research Programs, etc.
Eligibility
The minimum qualification to pursue a degree in law (LLB) within
Republic of
India is 10+2 or an equivalent examination. The duration of the program is 5 years. In 3-year duration program, the minimum qualification is any degree of duration of 3 year or above.

P.G. or the LLM Programmes in law are of 2 years duration & eligibility is a Bachelor’s Degree in Law.

Personal attributes

To pursue a successful profession as a lawyer one should have the following qualities
  • Quick assimilation and analyze of facts
  • Flair to identifying/ distinguish the irrelevant in a given situation
  • Excellent command over written and spoken language
  • Ability to present matter in a clear and precise manner
  • Logical reasoning
  • Power to argue and concentration
  • Self confidence
  • Patience
  • Good memory to relate and quote past cases
  • Capacity and courage to deal with blank threats from opposition party
  • Up-to-date information on all changes occurring in law and governance
Success in law as a profession is not based merely on marks one obtains in the exam.

Admission
Admissions to Law courses are done on basis of entrance tests, which are generally objective type in nature. The questions invariably cover areas like Reasoning, General Awareness, Numerical Aptitude, Legal Aptitude and Preliminary Political Science.



Law related teaching is not merely restricted to the basic classroom methods alone. It also includes case studies, attending advocate/lawyer’s office, mock court etc. as part of the curriculum, to make the study interesting and more practical.



Relevant Links
Educational links
Source: Indian Govt Legal/Law websites, Internet.
Courtesy: Thanks for the 'law as a career' - useful inputs from my friends in this field.

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Air Hostess (Cabin Crew / In-flight Services)

Air Hostess (Cabin Crew / In-flight Services)

Air Hostess (for Male & Female)

A job that demands attention, responsibility, a pleasing personality complementing with glamour and excitement is what being an air hostess is all about.

An epitome of beauty, she is full of grace, radiates warmth and keeps you comfortable in every way.

Note: By 2011, India requires 1100 flights (NDTV report says) which is double than current supply. Similar demand on Pilot, Co-Pilot, Air hostess, Cabin Crew requirements will be more.

Roles/Title (Cabin crew or In-flight Services)
  • Deputy Chief Hostess
  • Senior Check Hostess
  • Check Hostess for practical in-flight training.
Eligibility: (Air Hostess Training (Cabin Crew & In-Flight Services))
  • Education: Minimum +2/XII pass/Graduate/Diploma in Hotel or Tourism
  • Age Limit: between 18 and 25 years (with proportionate height & weight)
  • Height: Female:5'-2" | Male: 5'-7"
  • Clear eyesight & clear skin
  • Marital Status: Unmarried
  • Knowing a foreign language other than English is a PLUS.
Training
Note: There are some institutes which are not good for such trainings. I haven't listed them here. If any of you know about such institutes or academy, please add your comment to this article.

Airlines to work with:
  • INDIAN AIRLINES (Indian)
  • AIR INDIA
  • JET AIRWAYS
  • SAHARA INDIA AIRLINES (Merging with Jet Airways)
  • AIR DECCAN
  • SPICEJET
  • KING FISHER
  • PARAMOUNT
  • GO AIR
  • INDIGO
  • more to come...
and ofcourse International Airlines
(Courtesy: Info gathered from many Internet sources and friends. Thanks to all)

Thursday, August 02, 2007

Mahiya famous ~ Annie - Pakistani Singer

Mahiya... by Annie
(It's rocking...)


Mahia album (courtesy: pak music)


Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgknPvRSURA (04:45)

Her stage performance on Mahiya song... (10:11)

she has sung quite a number of songs...
Mahiya & Mahiya (Remix)
- Awarapan hindi movie


Tawetri, Princess, Deewani, Nachna, Chori Chori Koka, Asa Jaan Ke Meet Lai, Aankhon Se Chori

More videos/links:
Stage performance - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_HTP3i594o
Annie - Live at NewYork - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFIq6hTg3Qg
Annie - Pop princess of Pakistan - http://www.indusmusic.tv/mainnews.php?show_id=15

Friday, July 27, 2007

Kalam Tuje Salaam


Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam - A Role Model!!!
(Fullname: Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam)

I am really impressed with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former president of India and he has served at top educational institutions, ISRO Space organization and served the nation for 5 years (2002-2007) as President of India.


Dr. Kalam's vision for India as,
* a developed and corruption-free nation by 2020!
* the governance is responsive, transparent and corruption-free
* a nation that is one of the best places to live and is proud of its leadership.

He has said during his farewell speech, "I will always be with you, dear citizens, in the great mission of making India a developed nation before 2020"

It is also our responsibility to make this happen with our contribution for the nation's development being a citizen of India.

Kalam noted that India had 540 million people below the age of 25 "which I consider the most powerful resource on the earth" to achieve its development goals.


Now Kalam will be continuing towards this vision at Anna University, Chennai

His books:
Links:

Abdul Kalam: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_Kalam
Quotes: http://thinkexist.com/quotes/abdul_kalam/
Biography: http://skumar.mitindia.net/success/apj.htm

Monday, July 16, 2007

Teppakulam - Madurai

Welcome to my hometown Madurai and beautiful spot to visit is Teppakulam (walkable from my home :) )

Madurai is also known as 'Temple City' and also called 'City of Festivals'

Teppakulam means a Tank to be filled with water and once in a year this tank will be filled with water from the Vaigai river during the month of January/February for the 'Float festival' ([ Tamil, Teppa Thiruvizha (Thiruvila)]

During this festival, Lord Siva and Goddess Meenakshi will go around the Tank in a Teppam (boat) from the temple to the Center of the Teppakulam after taking 3 rounds in the water. Lot of people will be visiting and worship the God.

People crowd will be a lot during this festival time frame. Many from nearby villages, cities will visit during this festival.
Other Links:
Meenakshi Temple: http//www.madurai.com/meena.htm
Teppakulam: http://www.madurai.com/teppam.htm (Map link)
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace: http://www.madurai.com/palace.htm

Photos by Anent Prakash

Sunday, June 03, 2007

UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS/IES)
Govt of India

Indian Civil Services (UPSC)

Indian Civil Services has various departments to serve the Nation. (Proud to be an Indian)

UPSC Official Website
: http://www.upsc.gov.in/

IAS Official Website
: http://ias.nic.in/

IFS Office Website
: http://ifs.nic.in/

It includes,
  • Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
  • Indian Police Service (IPS)
  • Indian Foriegn Service (IFS)
  • Group-A sector
    • Audit, Finance, Customs, Central Excise, Defence, Revenue, Postal, Railway, RPF, Indian Informative Service.
  • Group-B sector
    • RRB, Armed Forces (Civil), Union Teritory Civil Service.
Education & Eligibility:
Examinations:
  • IAS Prelims (2 hrs): General Studies & Optional Subject (Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Agriculture, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics etc.) -- [Timeline: May-June]
  • Civil Services Main Examinations: (9 papers in Oct-Nov - 3hrs each paper)
  • One of the Indian languages, English, Essay GK and Current Affairs: 2 papers on general studies
  • 2-papers on optional-1 and 2-papers on optional-2 (see UPSC Prospectus)
  • Civil Services Interview: Interview Calls sent in Mar-Apr and it take place in Apr-May.
  • UPSC Results 2007 (News) - http://www.indianexpress.com/story/30955.html
Remuneration:

The Government of India has fixed salary grades for Civil Servants. Approximately the range of salaries drawn at various levels is as follows: (http://www.civilserviceindia.com/job-prospects-and-remuneration.html)

  • Junior Officers: Rs. 8000-275-13500
  • Senior Officers: Rs. 10650-325-15200
  • Junior Administrative Grade: Rs. 12,750-375-16,500
  • Selection Grade: Rs. 15,100-400-18,300
  • Additional Secretary: Rs. 22400-525-24500
  • Secretary/Cabinet Secretary: Rs. 26,000/30,000

    (The above scales only provide an idea of the pay scales. Different branches of the service have different scales of pay.)

    In addition to the salary civil servants receive various allowances such as Dearness Allowance, City compensatory Allowance, Leave Travel Allowance, Medical and subsidised housing.
Magazines to be referred:
  • Manorama year book
  • Competition Success Review
  • Toppers
  • Civil Services Chronicle
Some useful websites to prepare for Civil Services

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Administrative_Service

Important Note
: Information provided may be incorrect or changed by Govt of India. Please visit UPSC website or contact UPSC offices at your regional center for details.

Friday, June 01, 2007

Career in "Advertising" industry for creativity and talent

The Advertising industry has a voracious appetite for creativity and talent. It is constantly growing and creating jobs for highly talented people who can think out of the box and come up with innovative ideas. Both big and small advertising agencies exist that help companies touch base with their consumers and put their message across using the various media like print, radio, television, and the Internet.

There is a perennial demand for talent. "As products launch and grow, so does the job market. Ad agencies now face competition on an international level from MNC brands. If you join a widely spread agency, you have chances to be transferred overseas too. Growth prospects are immense," says Pankaj Sharma, 29, an executive in a recruitment consultancy in Delhi.
Job profile
Advertising is handled by advertising agencies that vary in size and scope. Some large companies have set up separate departments to handle specialized areas like market research, film, video production etc. The job profiles vary according to the departments: Client Servicing, Creative Department, Media Department, Production, Television and Film, Photography, Market Research, Exhibition and Event Management, Promotion, and Direct Marketing.
The executive side includes Client Servicing, Market Research and Media Research. It involves understanding client needs, finding new business and retaining existing business, selecting the appropriate media, analysing timing and placement of advertisements, and negotiating the financial aspects of the deal.

For example, an accounts executive who works in the client servicing department should know the most effective way to advertise the client's product or service, i.e., the media and their cost effectiveness. Account executives should also have an idea about market research and target audiences.
Thus, the client-servicing arena is crucial. It is the delicate link between the client and the agency. Communication skills are tested here, as it has to communicate to the agency what the client has in mind. Vacancies in this field call for individuals who go out into the market to get the right brief and then sell the ideas.
Media personnel have grown from minuscule one-man-armies that would handle release orders, negotiate deals and send material, to a full-fledged part of any agency.
The creative group is the foundation of a sound advertising agency. It includes Art Directors, Creative Directors, copywriters, scriptwriters, visualisers, photographers, typographers, and the mandatory DTP operators. This department creates the advertisement copy. It verbalises and visualises the specific needs of a client. As ad films are also a part of filmmaking, career options related to film also are part in this field.
Thus, careers in advertising can include working in advertising agencies, marketing jobs, copywriting, graphic design, media, market research, public relations, etc. You can work in the field of targeted advertising, Internet advertising, radio advertising, advertising affiliate programs, billboard advertising, etc.
Today, new areas are emerging within advertising -- like event management, image management, digital marketing, Internet marketing, etc. Event management is when events are marketed, and image management is when a particular profile of an individual / organisation is projected. Internet marketing has also brought about a lot of changes in advertising, and one can cater to a select group of audiences rather than a mass audience.
Requirements
There is a great demand for graduates from the general stream who have a command of the language of communication plus knowledge of designing packages like Photoshop, Coral Draw or fine arts, especially in the creative department.
"Advertising agencies generally prefer individuals who have a creative bend of mind, can think independently but work well in teams. If you are interested in pursuing a career in advertising, you must be highly goal driven and work well under pressure," says Shailesh Singh, 27, who works in an ad agency in Delhi.
"Basic qualities like creativity, flair for writing, and the ability to translate ideas into a visual format are required. Candidates should have insights into the interests of people from all walks of life. Those in the creative field should possess artistic abilities to make the ad appealing to the masses," he continues.
Payment structure
Job positions and earnings in an agency vary with its size and turnover. "Fresh graduates can start with a salary of Rs 10,000 - Rs 15,000 per month. This can go up to Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month with a few years experience.
Doing a specialised diploma/degree can further boost a candidate's worth. The salary of a successful advertising person can be between Rs 30,000 and Rs. 60,000 or more per month depending on the agency or company," says Pankaj.
Job prospects
Career opportunities in advertising include openings in private advertising agencies; advertising departments in private or public sector companies; in advertising sections of newspapers, journals, magazines; commercial sections of radio or television; market research organisations, etc. One can also freelance, of course.
"If you are a graduate, you can enter at a trainee level. The pay packet also gets heavier as the workload and levels increase. However, although you may get a break at the lower levels easily, sheer quality is demanded at the top. The ever-increasing pressures at these levels expedite the exit from this category," says Shailesh. "It is up to the individual to know where his potential lies. There are colleges and degrees available that polish you in the line you choose. Or, simply work as an intern in an ad agency. Gain knowledge of all the departments and then make up your mind."

Courses to spruce up your skills
  • B.A. integrated courses in Advertising, Sales Promotion & Sales Management
  • Course in Advertising and Communication
  • Course in Advertising and Public Relations
  • Course in Marketing and Advertising
  • Diploma in Advertising
  • Diploma in Advertising and Communication Management
  • Diploma in Commercial Art and Advertising
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Marketing Communication
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising Management
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising
Companies that hire
[Source: Rediff.com]
[Disclaimer: Data, Pictures & Information are gathered from various sources and from internet.]

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Sivaji - The Boss | Tamil SuperHit Movie

Sivaji - The Boss

At Innovative Multiplex, Bangalore










Sivaji on Top-10 in UK Box Office
http://www.imdb.com/boxoffice/?region=uk
Highest per-screen average: Sivaji (2007)

Sivaji Today: First Day Rs 1.7 crore
http://www.greatandhra.com/ganews/viewnews.php?id=709&cat=1&scat=4

Sivaji hits screens; first day, first show for Jayalalitha @ AVM
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2125401.cms

Rajini Interview by NDTV


Entire Theatre booked by an IT Company - Bangalore
Take a look at this ticket booking for Sivaji movie!! Booked the entire theatre on 15th June for 2nd show. Paid Rs.67,751/- for the sale of 75 tickets ... in Innovative Multiplex., Bangalore. Never seen anything like this. The theatre is going to be full of corporate guys and its a single friends network!!



PVR Cinemas, Bangalore - Sivaji movie.

Movie Ticket 1st day 1st show @ 6:00am on 15th June 2007












Sivaji - Vaji Vaji song (Video) - NEW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i_EABfodUU

Sivaji - Sahara Song (Video)- NEW
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9033738191610438541

Sivaji The Boss - VAA JI SHIVAJI VIDEO!!! (Video Remix)
Rajini & Soundarya
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGrF1Tt0MhM

Sivaji shooting Bilbao -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEtDhfErLME

Sivaji Shooting at Pune (Behind the screen)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6y5DrDZxuU

Brand Rajini : (A CNN-IBN Story)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiK88K0FMTU&NR=1

Rajini talks about Amitabh & Director Shankar : http://youtube.com/watch?v=gwgz6A0GeKY

Rajini Fans: http://www.rajinifans.com/

Sivaji the Boss - More... : http://chennai365.com/category/sivaji/

BehindWoods : http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-06/31-05-07-sivaji.html

Sivaji Official Website: http://www.sivajitheboss.com/

Sivaji - Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sivaji:_The_Boss

Sivaji - Web portal: http://www.sivaji-the-film.com/

Rajini in Sivaji: http://www.rajini-in-sivaji.com/

Sivaji the film - Blog: http://shivajithefilm.blogspot.com/

CNN-IBN Sivaji Movie Trailer Link:
http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/41628/exclusive-trailer-rajni-in-sivaji.html

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

"Fashion Design" as an Interesting Career for Creativity

Profession as a Fashion Designer

Youth today explore various new stuffs in today's Fashion world!!!

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Education institution of the Indian Ministry of Textiles, offering courses in textile and leather design, technology, management and merchandising.
What does Indian Government taking steps towards this Fashion Market. (CII & FTK - Fashion Technology Park)
Wanna become a "Fashion Designer" and do you hold the following skills...
  • Are you a creative and i nnovative thinker who enjoys solving problems?
  • Are you a good communicator and collaborator?
  • Can you think three-dimensionally and visualize clearly?
  • Can you set aside your personal tastes to design commercially for a target market?

Education:
  • Either Degree (UG/PG) or Diploma in Fashion Design/Technology or Textile Technology & Management
  • Choose reputed institutions in India and abroad.
  • Apparels, Textile, Lifestyle Accessories
  • Admission/Application starts in Oct/Nov 2007 @ NIFT.
Links:
Fashion Design Council of India: http://www.fdci.org/
Pearl Academy of Fashion: http://www.pearlacademy.com/

Relevant Links
:

Associated Careers
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Fashion designers who become unhappy with the lifestyle (low pay, long hours, hard work, low chance of advancement) leave the field to do a variety of things. Some of them use their color and design skills to become interior designers, graphic designers, or fashion consultants. More than one quarter of the people who leave remain in the clothing industry, either on the production end or on the institutional buying end. Another 10 percent of them enter the advertising or promotions industry.

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: Please take these information as a pitch or a starting point in this fashion career. Information may or may not be true at all times. Information gathered from internet sources.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

RJ/VJ - Profession in the field of Media (Radio/TV)

RJ - VJ

RJ, VJ in Media like AM/FM Radio, Internet Radio, Satellite Radio, College Radio, Community Radio, Television & Music channels, ...
(Radio Jockey, Video Jockey)

Some of the Music TV Channels



People who can talk, talk and keep talking in any local (1 or many) languages have good chance of getting into this profession. Your hobby can turn into Profession.

What you need to have?
  • Good voice over a MIC (microphone) and a style of your own without inhibitions.
  • Interests on day to day happenings locally, national level and international (through newspapers, TV and other magazines)
  • Voice modulation, while you speak and entertain the people who listen to you on Radio.
  • Interests on listening to Music and Media related stuffs
  • Additional or extraordinary skills like mimicry or so.
  • Outgoing personality
What does RJ do

RJ guides the radio listeners through a programme and entertain them along with lots of information related to it.

Job Type

FM Radio companies and TV (Music Channel) are looking for people. Check it out!!! (Full Time or Part Time)


Relevant Links

http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2004/sep/24ga-rj.htm
http://sasidhar.org/blog/

FM Radio Websites

AIR: www.allindiaradio.org

Radio Mirchi: www.radiomirchi.com / www.enil.co.in

RadioCity FM: www.myradiocity.com

BIG FM: www.big927fm.com

Suryan FM: www.sunnetwork.in


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