Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC 5) or the Rs five crore daydreams
Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC 5) has given Rs five crore, its biggest prize so far. The boy from Bihar has still to come out of shock following this huge reward, says S Ahmed of NVONews.Com
Patna/ Motihari: First the news. A computer operator Sushil Kumar working earning Rupees Six Thousand per month from MNREGA office near Motihari, Bihar has won the biggest ever television show’s prize money of Rupees Five Crore. The world would be watching the show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ or KBC 5 on the 2nd of November hosted by the Superstar Amitabh Bachchan.
Though everybody is talking about the determination of Sushil but he was a very poor student and could not pass his matriculation exams in his first attempt. Aged 27-year and having a postgraduate degree in psychology Sushil needed to answer correctly thirteen questions in all. Thirteen questions with a few help lines like phone a friend, audience, expert and fifty-fifty it is really not such a big deal. Getting a call for the show is all important which is purely dependent on your luck and the number of sms and phone calls. This show leaves innumerable people agitated as they never get a call even after so many attempts.
The world knew it days before the show’s scheduled telecast though the show was originally recorded on the 25th of October. The world knew it early because the tv channel telecasting it, the Sony Entertainment Telvision’ has great stake in it though it did not want the Jackpot question to be disclosed which is related to Andaman and Nikobar islands.
If the media glitz is put aside public in general ask questions the usefulness of such programmes. Yes, for entertainment it is good. The host is unparallel. The script is tremendous. But no one is sure about participating in it as it takes innumerable sms and phone calls as only a handful is invited.
Amitabh Bachchan and Five Crore Rupees is such a big thing that anybody would pause a while before making any comments but the fact remains that such shows are not as simple as Sushil Kumar is. Harshwardhan Navathe of Mumbai was the first participant to return home as a crorepati.
Interestingly when the show was added a Rupees Five Crore Jackpot question, Rahat Taslim of Giridih, Jharkhand quit after winning Rupees One crore in 2010. This show also reminds the much talked about film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.
Mr. Amitabh says that if a person is determined to achieve something he could easily do that as Sushil Kumar coming from a very humble background has done it. But the question that Amitabh does not answer is that why only a few have achieved that? In a country of over a billion people KBC could not produce more than a few winners of Rupees One crore or more? Why so many people are not able to get even a chance to get to the initial level?
For many Five Crore Rupees is not an inspiration, it is just Five Crore Daydreams.
Reportedly this show is being watched by around five million people but only a few have won Rupees One Crore or more. Interestingly the celebrity participants like Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan and Joh Abrahm etc. always return big winning amount while common participant very rarely go above a lakh. But more than the prize money it is the prime time advertisement and sms charges which contribute to the immense profit of the tv channel telecasting it.
Based on the UK game show ‘Who Wants to be A Millionaire’ the KBC show was first aired in the year 2000 hosted by Amitabh Bacchan. Apart from providing entertainment to the viewers and big money to the participants, it boosted the TRP of Stat Television then. In 2001 there were KBC Junior and KBC Jodi but those could not be very popular.
After four years the show had its second edition as KBC Dwitiya doubling the prize money to Rupees two crore
As Amitabh Bachchan fell ill, Star Television hired the Badshah of Bollywood Mr. Shahrukh Khan as the host of KBC3 while the prize money remained Rupees Two Crore. This show was not considered as big hit as it was during when Amibath Bachchan was the host. The sponsors Air Tel, Unit Trust of India and ITC ltd. were reported not to be very keen on continuing this show. So, the show ended in just three months.
It again started as KBC 4 with its original host Mr. Amitabh Bachchan in 2010 but the prize money was added with a jackpot of Rupees Five crore.
Patna/ Motihari: First the news. A computer operator Sushil Kumar working earning Rupees Six Thousand per month from MNREGA office near Motihari, Bihar has won the biggest ever television show’s prize money of Rupees Five Crore. The world would be watching the show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ or KBC 5 on the 2nd of November hosted by the Superstar Amitabh Bachchan.
Though everybody is talking about the determination of Sushil but he was a very poor student and could not pass his matriculation exams in his first attempt. Aged 27-year and having a postgraduate degree in psychology Sushil needed to answer correctly thirteen questions in all. Thirteen questions with a few help lines like phone a friend, audience, expert and fifty-fifty it is really not such a big deal. Getting a call for the show is all important which is purely dependent on your luck and the number of sms and phone calls. This show leaves innumerable people agitated as they never get a call even after so many attempts.The world knew it days before the show’s scheduled telecast though the show was originally recorded on the 25th of October. The world knew it early because the tv channel telecasting it, the Sony Entertainment Telvision’ has great stake in it though it did not want the Jackpot question to be disclosed which is related to Andaman and Nikobar islands.
If the media glitz is put aside public in general ask questions the usefulness of such programmes. Yes, for entertainment it is good. The host is unparallel. The script is tremendous. But no one is sure about participating in it as it takes innumerable sms and phone calls as only a handful is invited.
Amitabh Bachchan and Five Crore Rupees is such a big thing that anybody would pause a while before making any comments but the fact remains that such shows are not as simple as Sushil Kumar is. Harshwardhan Navathe of Mumbai was the first participant to return home as a crorepati.
Interestingly when the show was added a Rupees Five Crore Jackpot question, Rahat Taslim of Giridih, Jharkhand quit after winning Rupees One crore in 2010. This show also reminds the much talked about film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.
Mr. Amitabh says that if a person is determined to achieve something he could easily do that as Sushil Kumar coming from a very humble background has done it. But the question that Amitabh does not answer is that why only a few have achieved that? In a country of over a billion people KBC could not produce more than a few winners of Rupees One crore or more? Why so many people are not able to get even a chance to get to the initial level?
For many Five Crore Rupees is not an inspiration, it is just Five Crore Daydreams.
Reportedly this show is being watched by around five million people but only a few have won Rupees One Crore or more. Interestingly the celebrity participants like Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan and Joh Abrahm etc. always return big winning amount while common participant very rarely go above a lakh. But more than the prize money it is the prime time advertisement and sms charges which contribute to the immense profit of the tv channel telecasting it.
Based on the UK game show ‘Who Wants to be A Millionaire’ the KBC show was first aired in the year 2000 hosted by Amitabh Bacchan. Apart from providing entertainment to the viewers and big money to the participants, it boosted the TRP of Stat Television then. In 2001 there were KBC Junior and KBC Jodi but those could not be very popular.
After four years the show had its second edition as KBC Dwitiya doubling the prize money to Rupees two crore
As Amitabh Bachchan fell ill, Star Television hired the Badshah of Bollywood Mr. Shahrukh Khan as the host of KBC3 while the prize money remained Rupees Two Crore. This show was not considered as big hit as it was during when Amibath Bachchan was the host. The sponsors Air Tel, Unit Trust of India and ITC ltd. were reported not to be very keen on continuing this show. So, the show ended in just three months.
It again started as KBC 4 with its original host Mr. Amitabh Bachchan in 2010 but the prize money was added with a jackpot of Rupees Five crore.
BLACK FRIDAY 2011 Deals on Facebook!!!!!!! BREAKING NEWS
With Halloween now in our rear-view mirrors, it's time to start thinking about another fun holiday event: Black Friday, the day following Thanksgiving that traditionally marked the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.
Not that retailers are willing to wait until that day, of course; in recent years, we've seen Black Friday sales start earlier and continue throughout the weekend, culminating in Cyber Monday, an online-only shopping event. But whatever the duration, the idea is to get the best deal you can on the items you really want.
Often—but not always—electronics items are at their lowest prices of the year on Black Friday, and it's easy to get caught up in the shopping frenzy and spend more than you you really want to. So here's a short list of Black Friday shopping tips that should help insure you get not only the best deals, but also some peace of mind once you bring the item home. Happy shopping!
Shop the ads before Black Friday.
In the next week or two, many of the major retailers will release (or leak) their Black Friday specials, so check one of the comprehensive Black Friday-focused websites, such as bfads.net, blackfriday.info, theblackfriday.com, and Black Friday@gottadeal.com, to see if you’re getting the best deal. Some sites allow you to filter your searches by product categories, such as TVs. Consumer Reports also compiles lists of the best deals we see, so regularly check here at our blog.
Shop online first.
Before you brave the crowds at the stores, check to see if the retailer is offering the same—or even better—deals on its website. In past years, some of the biggest retailers, including Amazon and Walmart, have offered several online sales during Black Friday week that have included many of the same items offered as part of their in-store Black Friday events—and often combined with low- or no-cost shipping deals. And some retailers will offer online exclusives you couldn’t get even by walking into one of its retail locations.
Sign up for e-mail alerts.
Many retailers now use e-mail alerts to encourage store loyalty and more frequent shopping. Sign up for alerts that will let you know about upcoming promotions and to receive exclusive coupons or discounts not readily available to everyone. Shoppers can also learn if the products they want are stocked and available, or if an item is eligible for a "buy online, pick up at store" option that can save shipping charges.
Check out QR codes.
More retailers are now using those square black-and-white Quick Response (QR) codes—which act like supercharged bar codes—in newspaper and magazine ads, on packaging, and even on websites. QR codes can be read by a cell phone equipped with a QR reader app. Often QR codes will simply provide more information about the product, including links to see videos, but they may also contain coupon codes or special deals. And this Black Friday, some stores may be targeting the most recent shopping phenomenon—"mobile" shoppers using their cell phones to research and purchase items—with special deals and offers via QR codes.
Shop close to home.
If you find the best deals are in stores, you don’t necessarily need to drive all over town to get them. With electronics, for example, our research shows that in many cases the prices for highly promoted TV sets from major electronics brands, such as Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony, vary by only a few dollars from chain to chain. So you can safely shop at the closest retailer without feeling that you’re missing out on a bargain. (Also, see our advice below on getting a price guarantee.)
Check the stores' return policies.
You may be familiar with your local chain’s return and exchange policies, but make sure that they aren’t different for a Black Friday special. Sometimes Black Friday sales are “final sales,” meaning the item can’t be returned. Other items may have a shortened return or exchange policy, or one where you can only get a store credit rather than a refund. Also, make sure there isn’t a restocking fee on a returned item.
Check the warranty
If you’re loyal to a certain brand, you may feel you’re aware of its standard product warranty. But even major brands offer special “derivative” models during promotional periods like Black Friday, and they may alter the terms of their standard warranties for these sets. For example, the term may be much shorter, or the repair provisions could be different: If a problem arises, there may be no in-home service for larger sets, or you might have to pay shipping if the TV needs to be sent to a service center. If so, make sure you’re comfortable with the terms, and find out in advance what will happen if you need the set repaired. You may find that it will be your responsibility.
See if you can get a price-match guarantee.
Often stores say they’re suspending price-match guarantees during the Black Friday weekend, but you should ask for one anyway. After all, these are supposed to be “the lowest prices of the year!”
Check specially priced “bundles”.
Often retailers—and sometimes, manufacturers—will combine two or more items into a specially priced package they say will save you money. But you should check the individual prices of these items at both the store and its competitors to see if you’re really getting a great deal. Our research during the past week uncovered some real savings, but we also found bundles that barely saved any money at all. And make sure you really need everything that’s included in the bundle. For example, we found several deals that combined an HDTV with a low-cost sound system that included a standard DVD player. With prices for Blu-ray players—and Blu-ray HTIBs— falling rapidly, this may not be as great a deal as it first seemed.
Buy the item you really want.
Items designated as "doorbusters" draw us in because of their low prices, but they may not be the best products for your needs. In electronics, for example, this is especially true of bigger-ticket items such as TVs, which you'll be living with for a number of years. Doorbuster items, particularly derivative models created specially for the event, usually have lower specs and lack features found on a manufacturer’s standard lines. While this may be fine for a second or third set, you may want better performance or more features for your main TV. Because so many shoppers are looking for the cheapest TVs, which provide little margin for the retailer, the sales staff may be more willing to cut deals on better models, where they have more wiggle room on pricing. And you may find that you’ll actually get a better deal by buying a slightly more expensive set that ultimately proves more satisfying for you and your family.
But avoid the old bait-and-switch trick.
That said, if you’re really buying only on price, stick to your guns and don’t get pushed toward a more expensive model. Retailers will sometimes advertise a great deal on a certain TV but then denigrate it once you’re in the store to buy it, hoping they can push you to a more profitable model.
Don't buy pricey accessories.
Even if you've purchased the right TV at the best price of the year, it's easy to be talked into buying pricey accessories, such as costly HDMI cables, that will negate any savings. Last year I helped a friend buy a TV during the Black Friday weekend, and it took three specific requests to get the salesman to show her moderately priced cables, which were hidden away out of sight. Even better, buy the cables ahead of time from a website such as monoprice.com or bluejeanscable.com and avoid the temptation entirely.
We hope you have a fun, satisfying shopping experience this Black Friday weekend. And if you have any great money-saving tips of your own, we'd love to hear from you. Happy shopping!
Not that retailers are willing to wait until that day, of course; in recent years, we've seen Black Friday sales start earlier and continue throughout the weekend, culminating in Cyber Monday, an online-only shopping event. But whatever the duration, the idea is to get the best deal you can on the items you really want.
Often—but not always—electronics items are at their lowest prices of the year on Black Friday, and it's easy to get caught up in the shopping frenzy and spend more than you you really want to. So here's a short list of Black Friday shopping tips that should help insure you get not only the best deals, but also some peace of mind once you bring the item home. Happy shopping!
Shop the ads before Black Friday.
In the next week or two, many of the major retailers will release (or leak) their Black Friday specials, so check one of the comprehensive Black Friday-focused websites, such as bfads.net, blackfriday.info, theblackfriday.com, and Black Friday@gottadeal.com, to see if you’re getting the best deal. Some sites allow you to filter your searches by product categories, such as TVs. Consumer Reports also compiles lists of the best deals we see, so regularly check here at our blog.
Shop online first.
Before you brave the crowds at the stores, check to see if the retailer is offering the same—or even better—deals on its website. In past years, some of the biggest retailers, including Amazon and Walmart, have offered several online sales during Black Friday week that have included many of the same items offered as part of their in-store Black Friday events—and often combined with low- or no-cost shipping deals. And some retailers will offer online exclusives you couldn’t get even by walking into one of its retail locations.
Sign up for e-mail alerts.
Many retailers now use e-mail alerts to encourage store loyalty and more frequent shopping. Sign up for alerts that will let you know about upcoming promotions and to receive exclusive coupons or discounts not readily available to everyone. Shoppers can also learn if the products they want are stocked and available, or if an item is eligible for a "buy online, pick up at store" option that can save shipping charges.
Check out QR codes.
More retailers are now using those square black-and-white Quick Response (QR) codes—which act like supercharged bar codes—in newspaper and magazine ads, on packaging, and even on websites. QR codes can be read by a cell phone equipped with a QR reader app. Often QR codes will simply provide more information about the product, including links to see videos, but they may also contain coupon codes or special deals. And this Black Friday, some stores may be targeting the most recent shopping phenomenon—"mobile" shoppers using their cell phones to research and purchase items—with special deals and offers via QR codes.
Shop close to home.
If you find the best deals are in stores, you don’t necessarily need to drive all over town to get them. With electronics, for example, our research shows that in many cases the prices for highly promoted TV sets from major electronics brands, such as Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony, vary by only a few dollars from chain to chain. So you can safely shop at the closest retailer without feeling that you’re missing out on a bargain. (Also, see our advice below on getting a price guarantee.)
Check the stores' return policies.
You may be familiar with your local chain’s return and exchange policies, but make sure that they aren’t different for a Black Friday special. Sometimes Black Friday sales are “final sales,” meaning the item can’t be returned. Other items may have a shortened return or exchange policy, or one where you can only get a store credit rather than a refund. Also, make sure there isn’t a restocking fee on a returned item.
Check the warranty
If you’re loyal to a certain brand, you may feel you’re aware of its standard product warranty. But even major brands offer special “derivative” models during promotional periods like Black Friday, and they may alter the terms of their standard warranties for these sets. For example, the term may be much shorter, or the repair provisions could be different: If a problem arises, there may be no in-home service for larger sets, or you might have to pay shipping if the TV needs to be sent to a service center. If so, make sure you’re comfortable with the terms, and find out in advance what will happen if you need the set repaired. You may find that it will be your responsibility.
See if you can get a price-match guarantee.
Often stores say they’re suspending price-match guarantees during the Black Friday weekend, but you should ask for one anyway. After all, these are supposed to be “the lowest prices of the year!”
Check specially priced “bundles”.
Often retailers—and sometimes, manufacturers—will combine two or more items into a specially priced package they say will save you money. But you should check the individual prices of these items at both the store and its competitors to see if you’re really getting a great deal. Our research during the past week uncovered some real savings, but we also found bundles that barely saved any money at all. And make sure you really need everything that’s included in the bundle. For example, we found several deals that combined an HDTV with a low-cost sound system that included a standard DVD player. With prices for Blu-ray players—and Blu-ray HTIBs— falling rapidly, this may not be as great a deal as it first seemed.
Buy the item you really want.
Items designated as "doorbusters" draw us in because of their low prices, but they may not be the best products for your needs. In electronics, for example, this is especially true of bigger-ticket items such as TVs, which you'll be living with for a number of years. Doorbuster items, particularly derivative models created specially for the event, usually have lower specs and lack features found on a manufacturer’s standard lines. While this may be fine for a second or third set, you may want better performance or more features for your main TV. Because so many shoppers are looking for the cheapest TVs, which provide little margin for the retailer, the sales staff may be more willing to cut deals on better models, where they have more wiggle room on pricing. And you may find that you’ll actually get a better deal by buying a slightly more expensive set that ultimately proves more satisfying for you and your family.
But avoid the old bait-and-switch trick.
That said, if you’re really buying only on price, stick to your guns and don’t get pushed toward a more expensive model. Retailers will sometimes advertise a great deal on a certain TV but then denigrate it once you’re in the store to buy it, hoping they can push you to a more profitable model.
Don't buy pricey accessories.
Even if you've purchased the right TV at the best price of the year, it's easy to be talked into buying pricey accessories, such as costly HDMI cables, that will negate any savings. Last year I helped a friend buy a TV during the Black Friday weekend, and it took three specific requests to get the salesman to show her moderately priced cables, which were hidden away out of sight. Even better, buy the cables ahead of time from a website such as monoprice.com or bluejeanscable.com and avoid the temptation entirely.
We hope you have a fun, satisfying shopping experience this Black Friday weekend. And if you have any great money-saving tips of your own, we'd love to hear from you. Happy shopping!
Gmail comes with brand new look
If you use Google’s services on a regular basis, then Gmail taking on a new look today isn’t going to come as a big surprise. It has already been introduced to Google Docs, and Google Reader had the visual update earlier this week. Now Google’s flagship service is moving to the new design.
There is going to be equal amounts of hate, love, and couldn’t care less about this redesign. Some will say it wastes too much space, others will like the way it simplifies the overall look. There are some options you can change, however, to make it more to your liking, and we’ll go through some of the more important changes below.
HD Themes
You’ve always been able to theme Gmail, but Google has re-done them and now offers “HD Themes.” They use imagery taken from iStockphoto, and add a bit of visual flare to the service. However, if you’re anything like me, then it’s all about the emails and not the look, and you’ll want to choose a simple theme. Thankfully, Google has included 13 color themes to cater for your tastes.Choose your own density
One thing you will notice when first loading up the new Gmail is how much (wasted) space there is. By default, it looks like Google has opted for a finger-friendly tablet layout with big entries for each message. You can change this easily from the settings by selecting between Comfortable (default), Cozy, or Compact views. Power users who deal with a lot of mail every day will most likely prefer Compact (I know I do).
Cleaner conversations
Conversation view has been made a lot cleaner. There’s less clutter on the screen for the reply box, and each person now has their profile picture displayed. I don’t think anyone will complain about this as it keeps the functionality but fine tunes the implementation somewhat.
More navigation options, better search
Finally we have more navigation options such as the ability to customize how much space you give labels and chat. The arrow keys on your keyboard can also be used to move around that area now. One thing I don’t much like is the inability to display both the chat and gadget areas at the same time, so you either see your chat buddies or your Google Calendar, but not both together down the side of the page.As for search, the search box at the top has a drop-down menu offering advanced options. If you don’t like organizing things under labels and prefer to just search, this may be the best part of the update for you.
Get used to it
Google has rolled out the changes to all Gmail users now. You should see a message asking if you’d like to switch. If you don’t, then hard refresh your page and it should appear. If you don’t like the new look you can revert back to the old look, but it’s only a temporary fix that Google will eventually disable. So it’s best to just take the plunge and start getting used to the change.Tuesday, November 1, 2011
AIEEE 2012 INDIA DATES
The All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) is an all-India common entrance examination for admission to engineering and architecture or planning programmes at the undergraduate level.
The exam is conducted each year by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) . Candidates who qualify AIEEE can seek admission into universities and institutions all over India for BE, BTech, BArch or BPlanning courses.
AIEEE 2012 offline examination will be held on April 29, 2012 and AIEEE 2012 online examination will be conducted from May 7-25, 2012.
The exam is conducted each year by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) . Candidates who qualify AIEEE can seek admission into universities and institutions all over India for BE, BTech, BArch or BPlanning courses.
AIEEE 2012 offline examination will be held on April 29, 2012 and AIEEE 2012 online examination will be conducted from May 7-25, 2012.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Diwali in Amritsar (PUNJAB)
"Pray to God on this beautiful occasion of Diwali to give us light, to give us understanding, so that we may know what pleaseth thee, and may all prosper by the Grace."
A state, whose name is synonymous with exuberance, prosperity and an intense passion for life, Punjab or 'Panj Aab' literally meaning five rivers, is, as it were, the very heart of the country. The lightening of lamps on festival of Diwali is a way of paying obeisance to god for attainment of peace, love, wealth, health and knowledge. And on Diwali festival night people worship God and Goddesses and place Diyas (earthen lamps) in the home, in verandahs, courtyards, and gardens, as well on outer walls and on rooftops. It is time for Pooja and tradition and also time for fun and revelry.
In Punjab, Diwali Festival is the time for everyone to rejoice, looking forward to a bright future. Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of every religion, it's magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity. Diwali, festival of lights, symbolizes the victory of righteousness and lifting of spiritual darkness. The preparations of Diwali begin well in advance. People start decorating their homes, preparing sweets, thousand of lamps are lit to create a world of fantasy. Each house entrance is made colorful with lovely traditional motifs of "Rangoli" designs to welcome Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
In villages cattle are adorned and worshiped by farmers as they form the main source of their income. In the south, cows are offered special veneration as they supposed to be the incarnation of goddess Laxmi and therefore, they are adorned and worshiped on this day. In Punjab, winter crops are sown and the day following Diwali is celebrated as Tikka. On Tikka day, with saffron paste and rice, sisters place an auspicious mark on their brother's forehead, gesturing to ward off all harms from her brother.
Diwali is also the anniversary of Guru Hargobind ji being released from the prison at Gwalior Fort. In was on this day in 1619 A D. Diwali of Amritsar was out-of-the-world. Today, the entire Golden Temple is illuminated with traditional lamps of different colors during Diwali. The reflection of the temple in the shimmering water of the holy pool binds the eye, to the many-a-splendored pageant. Fire works display by the traditional professionals recreates the glory of the times gone past.
History traces these Diwali celebrations way back to the 17th century when the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind secured the release of not only himself; but 56 other kings as well.
They all had been imprisoned at the Gwalior Fort during the reign of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. And, on this day the Guru and the Kings returned to Amritsar to a glorious welcome.
A number of religious gatherings are organized to mark this historical day in Sikh history by Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden temple) apart from arranging for community meals as well.
”Diwali is celebrated at a large scale here .There's nothing like food cooked at home but nothing compares celebrating Diwali at Amritsar,” says, a devotee, Sunny Singh.
While crackers spread the light, bandhi chor diwas spreads the message of Guru Hargobind Singh to help those struck by poverty and injustice.
A state, whose name is synonymous with exuberance, prosperity and an intense passion for life, Punjab or 'Panj Aab' literally meaning five rivers, is, as it were, the very heart of the country. The lightening of lamps on festival of Diwali is a way of paying obeisance to god for attainment of peace, love, wealth, health and knowledge. And on Diwali festival night people worship God and Goddesses and place Diyas (earthen lamps) in the home, in verandahs, courtyards, and gardens, as well on outer walls and on rooftops. It is time for Pooja and tradition and also time for fun and revelry.
In Punjab, Diwali Festival is the time for everyone to rejoice, looking forward to a bright future. Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of every religion, it's magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity. Diwali, festival of lights, symbolizes the victory of righteousness and lifting of spiritual darkness. The preparations of Diwali begin well in advance. People start decorating their homes, preparing sweets, thousand of lamps are lit to create a world of fantasy. Each house entrance is made colorful with lovely traditional motifs of "Rangoli" designs to welcome Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
In villages cattle are adorned and worshiped by farmers as they form the main source of their income. In the south, cows are offered special veneration as they supposed to be the incarnation of goddess Laxmi and therefore, they are adorned and worshiped on this day. In Punjab, winter crops are sown and the day following Diwali is celebrated as Tikka. On Tikka day, with saffron paste and rice, sisters place an auspicious mark on their brother's forehead, gesturing to ward off all harms from her brother.
Diwali is also the anniversary of Guru Hargobind ji being released from the prison at Gwalior Fort. In was on this day in 1619 A D. Diwali of Amritsar was out-of-the-world. Today, the entire Golden Temple is illuminated with traditional lamps of different colors during Diwali. The reflection of the temple in the shimmering water of the holy pool binds the eye, to the many-a-splendored pageant. Fire works display by the traditional professionals recreates the glory of the times gone past.
Amritsar: It is always said, Dal roti ghar ki, Diwali Amritsar ki, (There's nothing like food cooked at home but nothing compares celebrating Diwali at Amritsar)
Diwali celebrations in most households begin with Lakshmi pooja, but not many know that the Sikh community celebrates the day as Bandhi Chor Diwas. History traces these Diwali celebrations way back to the 17th century when the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind secured the release of not only himself; but 56 other kings as well.
They all had been imprisoned at the Gwalior Fort during the reign of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. And, on this day the Guru and the Kings returned to Amritsar to a glorious welcome.
A number of religious gatherings are organized to mark this historical day in Sikh history by Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden temple) apart from arranging for community meals as well.
”Diwali is celebrated at a large scale here .There's nothing like food cooked at home but nothing compares celebrating Diwali at Amritsar,” says, a devotee, Sunny Singh.
While crackers spread the light, bandhi chor diwas spreads the message of Guru Hargobind Singh to help those struck by poverty and injustice.
how to lock your XP windows system
lock your pc.. open notepad copy and paste the script below and save it .VBS extention
This wil create a shortcut.. run(click) it
set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
set oShellLink = WshShell.CreateShortcut(wshShell.SpecialFolders("Desktop") & "\LockWorkstation.lnk")
oShellLink.TargetPath = "%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe"
oShellLink.Arguments = "user32.dll,LockWorkStation"
oShellLink.Save
first select a folder for example i'll use a folder name movies in D drive D:\movies\
in the same drive u create a text file and type
ren movies movies.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
and save it as loc.bat
again u type in a notepad as
ren movies.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} movies
and save it as key.bat
now in D drive you can see two batch files loc and key.. when you double click loc the movie folder will change to control panel and when u double click key the control panel will change to normal folder..
there are two more different tricks in this site to lock your system down in a unique ways.. both where I have typed it.. !!!
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