Saturday, August 14, 2010
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U CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO THE INDIAN ECONOMY BY FOLLOWING FEW SIMPLE STEPS.
Please spare a couple of minutes here... for the sake of India ... our country.
I got this article from one of my friends, but it's true, I can see this in day to day life,
Small example,
Before 5 months 1 US $ = IND Rs 39
After 5 months. Now it is 1 $ = IND Rs 50
Do you think US Economy is booming? No, but Indian Economy is Going Down.
Our Economy is in u'r hands
INDIAN economy is in a crisis. Our country like many other ASIAN countries is undergoing a severe economic crunch. Many INDIAN industries are closing down. The INDIAN economy is in a crisis and if we do not take proper steps to control those, we will be in a critical situation.
More than 30000 crore rupees of foreign exchange are being siphoned out of our country on products such as cosmetics, snacks, tea, beverages... etc which are grown, produced and consumed here.
A cold drink that costs only 70 / 80 paisa to produce is sold for NINE rupees, and a major chunk of profits from these are sent abroad. This is a serious drain on INDIAN economy.
We have nothing against Multinational companies, but to protect our own interests we request everybody to use INDIAN products only for next two years. With the rise in petrol prices, if we do not do this, the rupee will devalue further and we will end up paying much more for the same products in the near future.
What you can do about it?
1.. Buy only products manufactured by WHOLLY INDIAN COMPANIES.
2. ENROLL as many people as possible for this cause.
Each individual should become a leader for this awareness.
This is the only way to save our country from severe economic crisis. You don't need to give-up your lifestyle. You just need to choose an alternate product.
All categories of products are available from WHOLLY INDIAN COMPANIES.
LIST OF PRODUCTS
COLD DRINKS:
USE: - LEMON JUICE, FRESH FRUIT JUICES, CHILLED LASSI (SWEET OR SOUR), BUTTER MILK, COCONUT WATER, JALJEERA, ENERJEE, and MASALA MILK...
INSTEAD OF: -
COCA COLA, PEPSI, LIMCA, MIRINDA, SPRITE
BATHING SOAP:
USE - CINTHOL & OTHER GODREJ BRANDS, SANTOOR, WIPRO SHIKAKAI, MYSORE SANDAL, MARGO, NEEM, EVITA, MEDIMIX, GANGA , NIRMA BATH & CHANDRIKA
INSTEAD OF - LUX, LIFEBOY, REXONA, LIRIL, DOVE, PEARS, HAMAM, LESANCY, CAMAY, PALMOLIVE
TOOTH PASTE: -
USE - NEEM, BABOOL, PROMISE, VICO VAJRADANTI, PRUDENT, DABUR PRODUCTS, MISWAK
INSTEAD OF - COLGATE, CLOSE UP, PEPSODENT, CIBACA, FORHANS, MENTADENT.
TOOTH BRUSH: -
USE ג€“ PRUDENT, AJANTA , PROMISE
INSTEAD OF - COLGATE, CLOSE UP, PEPSODENT, FORHANS, ORAL-B
SHAVING CREAM:
USE - GODREJ, EMANI
INSTEAD OF - PALMOLIVE, OLD SPICE, GILLETE
BLADE:-
USE - SUPERMAX, TOPAZ, LAZER, ASHOKA
INSTEAD OF - SEVEN-O -CLOCK, 365, GILLETTE
TALCUM POWDER:
USE - SANTOOR, GOKUL, CINTHOL, WIPRO BABY POWDER, BOROPLUS
INSTEAD OF - PONDS, OLD SPICE, JOHNSON BABY POWDER, SHOWER TO SHOWER
MILK POWDER:
USE - INDIANA, AMUL, AMULYA
INSTEAD OF - ANIKSPRAY, MILKANA, EVERYDAY MILK, MILKMAID.
SHAMPOO:
USE - LAKME, NIRMA, VELVET
INSTEAD OF - HALO, ALL CLEAR, NYLE, SUNSILK, HEAD AND SHOULDERS, PANTENE
MOBILE CONNECTIONS:
USE - BSNL, AIRTEL
INSTEAD OF - HUTCH
Food Items:
Eat Idely, dosa,Puri,Uppuma
INSTEAD OF - KFC,PIZZA HAT, A&w
Every INDIAN product you buy makes a big difference. It saves INDIA . Let us take a firm decision today.
BUY INDIAN TO BE INDIAN we are not against of foreign products.
WE ARE NOT ANTI-MULTINATIONAL.
WE ARE TRYING TO SAVE OUR NATION. EVERY DAY IS A STRUGGLE FOR A REAL FREEDOM.
WE ACHIEVED OUR INDEPENDENCE AFTER LOSING MANY LIVES.
THEY DIED PAINFULLY TO ENSURE THAT WE LIVE PEACEFULLY.. THE CURRENT TREND IS VERY THREATENING.
MULTINATIONALS CALL IT GLOBALISATION OF INDIAN ECONOMY. FOR INDIANS LIKE YOU AND ME IT IS RECOLONISATION OF INDIA ...
THE COLONIST'S LEFT INDIA THEN. BUT THIS TIME THEY WILL MAKE SURE THEY DON'T MAKE ANY MISTAKES.
WHO WOULD LIKE TO LET A" GOOSE THAT LAYS GOLDEN EGGS" SLIP AWAY.
PLEASE REMEMBER: POLITICAL FREEDOM IS USELESS WITHOUT ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE .
RUSSIA , S.KOREA , MEXICO ..........THE LIST IS VERY LONG!!
LET US LEARN FROM THEIR EXPERIENCE AND FROM OUR HISTORY.
LET US DO THE DUTY OF EVERY TRUE INDIAN.
FINALLY: IT'S OBVIOUS THAT U CAN'T GIVE UP ALL OF THE ITEMS MENTIONED ABOVE,
SO GIVE UP ATLEAST ONE ITEM TO FOR THE SAKE OF OUR COUNTRY.
We would be sending useless forwards to our friends daily.
Instead please forward this mail to all your friends to create awareness.
"LITTLE DROPS MAKE A GREAT OCEAN
Read more...
every indian must read this
U CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO THE INDIAN ECONOMY BY FOLLOWING FEW SIMPLE STEPS.
Please spare a couple of minutes here... for the sake of India ... our country.
I got this article from one of my friends, but it's true, I can see this in day to day life,
Small example,
Before 5 months 1 US $ = IND Rs 39
After 5 months. Now it is 1 $ = IND Rs 50
Do you think US Economy is booming? No, but Indian Economy is Going Down.
Our Economy is in u'r hands
INDIAN economy is in a crisis. Our country like many other ASIAN countries is undergoing a severe economic crunch. Many INDIAN industries are closing down. The INDIAN economy is in a crisis and if we do not take proper steps to control those, we will be in a critical situation.
More than 30000 crore rupees of foreign exchange are being siphoned out of our country on products such as cosmetics, snacks, tea, beverages... etc which are grown, produced and consumed here.
A cold drink that costs only 70 / 80 paisa to produce is sold for NINE rupees, and a major chunk of profits from these are sent abroad. This is a serious drain on INDIAN economy.
We have nothing against Multinational companies, but to protect our own interests we request everybody to use INDIAN products only for next two years. With the rise in petrol prices, if we do not do this, the rupee will devalue further and we will end up paying much more for the same products in the near future.
What you can do about it?
1.. Buy only products manufactured by WHOLLY INDIAN COMPANIES.
2. ENROLL as many people as possible for this cause.
Each individual should become a leader for this awareness.
This is the only way to save our country from severe economic crisis. You don't need to give-up your lifestyle. You just need to choose an alternate product.
All categories of products are available from WHOLLY INDIAN COMPANIES.
LIST OF PRODUCTS
COLD DRINKS:
USE: - LEMON JUICE, FRESH FRUIT JUICES, CHILLED LASSI (SWEET OR SOUR), BUTTER MILK, COCONUT WATER, JALJEERA, ENERJEE, and MASALA MILK...
INSTEAD OF: -
COCA COLA, PEPSI, LIMCA, MIRINDA, SPRITE
BATHING SOAP:
USE - CINTHOL & OTHER GODREJ BRANDS, SANTOOR, WIPRO SHIKAKAI, MYSORE SANDAL, MARGO, NEEM, EVITA, MEDIMIX, GANGA , NIRMA BATH & CHANDRIKA
INSTEAD OF - LUX, LIFEBOY, REXONA, LIRIL, DOVE, PEARS, HAMAM, LESANCY, CAMAY, PALMOLIVE
TOOTH PASTE: -
USE - NEEM, BABOOL, PROMISE, VICO VAJRADANTI, PRUDENT, DABUR PRODUCTS, MISWAK
INSTEAD OF - COLGATE, CLOSE UP, PEPSODENT, CIBACA, FORHANS, MENTADENT.
TOOTH BRUSH: -
USE ג€“ PRUDENT, AJANTA , PROMISE
INSTEAD OF - COLGATE, CLOSE UP, PEPSODENT, FORHANS, ORAL-B
SHAVING CREAM:
USE - GODREJ, EMANI
INSTEAD OF - PALMOLIVE, OLD SPICE, GILLETE
BLADE:-
USE - SUPERMAX, TOPAZ, LAZER, ASHOKA
INSTEAD OF - SEVEN-O -CLOCK, 365, GILLETTE
TALCUM POWDER:
USE - SANTOOR, GOKUL, CINTHOL, WIPRO BABY POWDER, BOROPLUS
INSTEAD OF - PONDS, OLD SPICE, JOHNSON BABY POWDER, SHOWER TO SHOWER
MILK POWDER:
USE - INDIANA, AMUL, AMULYA
INSTEAD OF - ANIKSPRAY, MILKANA, EVERYDAY MILK, MILKMAID.
SHAMPOO:
USE - LAKME, NIRMA, VELVET
INSTEAD OF - HALO, ALL CLEAR, NYLE, SUNSILK, HEAD AND SHOULDERS, PANTENE
MOBILE CONNECTIONS:
USE - BSNL, AIRTEL
INSTEAD OF - HUTCH
Food Items:
Eat Idely, dosa,Puri,Uppuma
INSTEAD OF - KFC,PIZZA HAT, A&w
Every INDIAN product you buy makes a big difference. It saves INDIA . Let us take a firm decision today.
BUY INDIAN TO BE INDIAN we are not against of foreign products.
WE ARE NOT ANTI-MULTINATIONAL.
WE ARE TRYING TO SAVE OUR NATION. EVERY DAY IS A STRUGGLE FOR A REAL FREEDOM.
WE ACHIEVED OUR INDEPENDENCE AFTER LOSING MANY LIVES.
THEY DIED PAINFULLY TO ENSURE THAT WE LIVE PEACEFULLY.. THE CURRENT TREND IS VERY THREATENING.
MULTINATIONALS CALL IT GLOBALISATION OF INDIAN ECONOMY. FOR INDIANS LIKE YOU AND ME IT IS RECOLONISATION OF INDIA ...
THE COLONIST'S LEFT INDIA THEN. BUT THIS TIME THEY WILL MAKE SURE THEY DON'T MAKE ANY MISTAKES.
WHO WOULD LIKE TO LET A" GOOSE THAT LAYS GOLDEN EGGS" SLIP AWAY.
PLEASE REMEMBER: POLITICAL FREEDOM IS USELESS WITHOUT ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE .
RUSSIA , S.KOREA , MEXICO ..........THE LIST IS VERY LONG!!
LET US LEARN FROM THEIR EXPERIENCE AND FROM OUR HISTORY.
LET US DO THE DUTY OF EVERY TRUE INDIAN.
FINALLY: IT'S OBVIOUS THAT U CAN'T GIVE UP ALL OF THE ITEMS MENTIONED ABOVE,
SO GIVE UP ATLEAST ONE ITEM TO FOR THE SAKE OF OUR COUNTRY.
We would be sending useless forwards to our friends daily.
Instead please forward this mail to all your friends to create awareness.
"LITTLE DROPS MAKE A GREAT OCEAN
Monday, August 2, 2010
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Monday, August 2, 2010
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Cloud Security Blog by Trend Micro - StumbleUpon
Cloud Security Blog by Trend Micro - StumbleUpon: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
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Guide for beginners to use digg and become popular | How to make money on internet - StumbleUpon
Guide for beginners to use digg and become popular | How to make money on internet - StumbleUpon: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
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best websites
maxiumpc.com
developer.com
sourceforge.com
technologyreview.com
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
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Monday, May 24, 2010
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10 Reasons Why RIM Beats Google, Apple at the Mobile Game
Research In Motion is in an unenviable position. The company that delivers BlackBerry smartphones to enterprise customers around the world is being relegated to the also-ran in the mobile
market when, in reality, it's handily beating the two companies that get almost all of the attention: Google and Apple. For its part, RIM has stayed relatively tight-lipped on the matter, preferring instead to trudge on in the shadow of the competition.
But it should stop. RIM might not offer the most flashy products on the market and its chances of delivering a software solution that can match iPhone OS are slim. But it's still a wildly successful company that adequately delivers what consumers and especially enterprise customers want in a smartphone.
Although it doesn't get the kind of press it might wish that it did, one thing is certain, regardless of the amount of attention it gets: it has what it takes to beat Apple and Google in the mobile market.
Here's why:
1. It's ahead
According to NPD's first-quarter market share figures, RIM is far ahead of both Apple and Google in the smartphone market. The research company found that RIM currently controls about 36 percent of the smartphone space. Compare that to Google's 28 percent and Apple’s 21 percent, and it quickly becomes clear that the BlackBerry maker really doesn't have much to worry about right now. Yes, Apple and Google get the attention, but for now, RIM is getting the market share. And that's all that matters.
2. Remember the enterprise
With Apple in a market, it's easy for critics to focus their attention on consumers and forget about the impact the enterprise has. That's a mistake. As Microsoft has shown throughout the years, the enterprise can be a company's best friend. RIM has learned that lesson. The smartphone maker has catered to the corporate world for years, and that has almost single-handedly contributed to its success today.
3. The BlackBerry is a fine device
It's easy to overlook the BlackBerry. The software RIM's devices run isn't as flashy as iPhone OS or Android. BlackBerry devices, for the most part, offer a physical keyboard and the same trackball that some view as obsolete. And RIM itself doesn't have the appeal that Google or Apple have. But that shouldn't matter. Just about any BlackBerry smartphone is a great product that offers an outstanding e-mail program and highly touted calling capabilities. It deserves to share the spotlight with its competition.
4. iPhone-Google cannibalization
Going forward, the battle between the iPhone and Android OS might help RIM. The problem with two similar mobile operating systems competing in the same market is that it splinters the space. Some consumers will opt for the iPhone because it's made by Apple and offers more apps than any other platform. Other consumers might choose Android OS because it's available on more carriers and offers similar functionality to iPhone OS. In the process, RIM is left as the only company offering an alternative to those who don't want the newest generation of smartphones. A battle between Google and Apple might not be the worst thing for RIM.
{mospagebreak title=RIM Remains the Darling of the Enterprise}
5. BlackBerry Enterprise Server
BlackBerry EnterpriseServer
is arguably the biggest reason why RIM has been able to attract (and keep) enterprise customers. The service is widely considered the best in its class and delivers the kind of productivity and functionality that no other mobile operating system on the market can muster. Considering so many companies are so invested in BES, RIM has made it difficult for them to switch anytime soon.
6. It's Windows all over again
There's something rather interesting about the enterprise that most companies seem to forget: it hates change. As much as Steve Jobs wants companies to see Mac OS X as the more capable alternative to Windows, they don't care. They are already productive with Windows. The same can be said for RIM. More often than not, companies are content to stick with the technology that they feel comfortable with. It makes sense. Switching software or hardware can reduce productivity. It can also wreak havoc on a company's bottom line. The enterprise is typically scared to try something new, especially when the product it's using works so well. That should help bolster RIM's market share going forward.
7. Not everyone loves touch screens
It's easy to get caught up in the allure of touch screens. Yes, they're nice and they do something that's totally unique in the mobile market. But not everyone believes that they're all that necessary. For many, the iPhone's virtual keyboard, widely regarded as the best of its kind in the mobile space, still can't match a physical keyboard. And although it's nice to "swipe" around a page, a trackball isn't half bad either. If market share figures are any indication, touch screens just aren't for everyone. And RIM is reaping the benefits of that.
8. Ubiquity is key
A key issue with the iPhone is that it's only available to AT&T customers. Some have said that it's not such a big deal considering the phone they are able to use, but that might not be true. RIM has shown time and again that the most coveted phone won't always win the day. Enterprise customers and consumers are still buying BlackBerry smartphones because they are available on their preferred carrier. It's important to not underestimate carrier preference.
9. Apps aren't everything
There's no debating that Apple offers the best selection of mobile applications out of any company in the market. Unfortunately for RIM, it currently delivers a relatively small selection of apps that, for the most part, don't adequately compare to those available on the iPhone. But that might not be as important as some folks think. The native applications available in the BlackBerry are outstanding. They help keep employees productive. And for the average company, that means everything.
10. It doesn't try to do too much
RIM should be commended for not trying to do too much with its platform. Even though it made a poor decision by trying to deliver an iPhone competitor with the Storm, RIM has mostly stuck with what it knows best with its Bold and Tour smartphones. RIM must stay the course. It will never be able to match the iPhone on specs and Google is too powerful for it to best Android OS. BlackBerry OS is fine the way it is. RIM must continue to remember that.
source: eweek.com
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But it should stop. RIM might not offer the most flashy products on the market and its chances of delivering a software solution that can match iPhone OS are slim. But it's still a wildly successful company that adequately delivers what consumers and especially enterprise customers want in a smartphone.
Although it doesn't get the kind of press it might wish that it did, one thing is certain, regardless of the amount of attention it gets: it has what it takes to beat Apple and Google in the mobile market.
Here's why:
1. It's ahead
According to NPD's first-quarter market share figures, RIM is far ahead of both Apple and Google in the smartphone market. The research company found that RIM currently controls about 36 percent of the smartphone space. Compare that to Google's 28 percent and Apple’s 21 percent, and it quickly becomes clear that the BlackBerry maker really doesn't have much to worry about right now. Yes, Apple and Google get the attention, but for now, RIM is getting the market share. And that's all that matters.
2. Remember the enterprise
With Apple in a market, it's easy for critics to focus their attention on consumers and forget about the impact the enterprise has. That's a mistake. As Microsoft has shown throughout the years, the enterprise can be a company's best friend. RIM has learned that lesson. The smartphone maker has catered to the corporate world for years, and that has almost single-handedly contributed to its success today.
3. The BlackBerry is a fine device
It's easy to overlook the BlackBerry. The software RIM's devices run isn't as flashy as iPhone OS or Android. BlackBerry devices, for the most part, offer a physical keyboard and the same trackball that some view as obsolete. And RIM itself doesn't have the appeal that Google or Apple have. But that shouldn't matter. Just about any BlackBerry smartphone is a great product that offers an outstanding e-mail program and highly touted calling capabilities. It deserves to share the spotlight with its competition.
4. iPhone-Google cannibalization
Going forward, the battle between the iPhone and Android OS might help RIM. The problem with two similar mobile operating systems competing in the same market is that it splinters the space. Some consumers will opt for the iPhone because it's made by Apple and offers more apps than any other platform. Other consumers might choose Android OS because it's available on more carriers and offers similar functionality to iPhone OS. In the process, RIM is left as the only company offering an alternative to those who don't want the newest generation of smartphones. A battle between Google and Apple might not be the worst thing for RIM.
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5. BlackBerry Enterprise Server
BlackBerry Enterprise
6. It's Windows all over again
There's something rather interesting about the enterprise that most companies seem to forget: it hates change. As much as Steve Jobs wants companies to see Mac OS X as the more capable alternative to Windows, they don't care. They are already productive with Windows. The same can be said for RIM. More often than not, companies are content to stick with the technology that they feel comfortable with. It makes sense. Switching software or hardware can reduce productivity. It can also wreak havoc on a company's bottom line. The enterprise is typically scared to try something new, especially when the product it's using works so well. That should help bolster RIM's market share going forward.
7. Not everyone loves touch screens
It's easy to get caught up in the allure of touch screens. Yes, they're nice and they do something that's totally unique in the mobile market. But not everyone believes that they're all that necessary. For many, the iPhone's virtual keyboard, widely regarded as the best of its kind in the mobile space, still can't match a physical keyboard. And although it's nice to "swipe" around a page, a trackball isn't half bad either. If market share figures are any indication, touch screens just aren't for everyone. And RIM is reaping the benefits of that.
8. Ubiquity is key
A key issue with the iPhone is that it's only available to AT&T customers. Some have said that it's not such a big deal considering the phone they are able to use, but that might not be true. RIM has shown time and again that the most coveted phone won't always win the day. Enterprise customers and consumers are still buying BlackBerry smartphones because they are available on their preferred carrier. It's important to not underestimate carrier preference.
9. Apps aren't everything
There's no debating that Apple offers the best selection of mobile applications out of any company in the market. Unfortunately for RIM, it currently delivers a relatively small selection of apps that, for the most part, don't adequately compare to those available on the iPhone. But that might not be as important as some folks think. The native applications available in the BlackBerry are outstanding. They help keep employees productive. And for the average company, that means everything.
10. It doesn't try to do too much
RIM should be commended for not trying to do too much with its platform. Even though it made a poor decision by trying to deliver an iPhone competitor with the Storm, RIM has mostly stuck with what it knows best with its Bold and Tour smartphones. RIM must stay the course. It will never be able to match the iPhone on specs and Google is too powerful for it to best Android OS. BlackBerry OS is fine the way it is. RIM must continue to remember that.
source: eweek.com
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