Hello Humanoids . This month will be full of cricket , scores and records shall fill the newspapers in India , which without a doubt leaves little space for other sports . Why am i writing a post on Sachin Tendulkar today ?
Because , Sachin Tendulkar is the biggest sports personality ever here in India and since cricket is like India's favorite game , there is no way i shouldn't have written this .
Sachin Tendulkar just two minutes ago broke the record owned by Brian Lara for maximum number of Runs ever scored in Test Matches , which makes him the King of Batsmen in this Gentleman's game . One more fact : While Tendulkar took 152 matches and 247 innings to reach the landmark, Lara accumulated the runs in 131 matches and 232 innings.
Here is just a part of all the Records Sachin Tendulkar has :
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar) (Marathi: (born 24 April 1973 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India), often referred to as the Little Master or the Master Blaster, is an Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. In 2002, Wisden ranked him the second greatest Test batsman of all time next only to Sir Donald Bradman, and the second greatest ODI batsman of all time next only to Sir Viv Richards.
Tendulkar is the first player to score 10,000 runs in One-day internationals, and has the most centuries in both Tests and ODIs. He is one of the three batsmen to surpass 11,000 runs in Test cricket, and the first Indian to do so.
Tendulkar also has the record for maximum number Man of the Match trophies and yes he has more records than any other place , he has most career run , most career centuries, and highest partnership .
What all happened when Sachin broke the record ?
All the news channels flashed : SACHIN TENDULKAR BREAKS THE RECORD !
Seriously , now we are going to see the same thing for a few days now , sigh .
Oh , back to the question , umm what happened was the viewers at the stadium gave him standing ovation , there were firecrackers which blew continuously for more than 5- 8 minutes and his team members were laughing at the amount of firecrackers they spend on this guy every time he makes a record. Sachin did his traditional " Thank you everyone ! " thingie with his bat .
Sachin sure does a round of applause from everyone who watches Cricket . Great job , Sir .
So , is there anyone who can beat this record ?
Nope , people may be optimistic about Australian Player Ricky Ponting's chances of overcoming Sachin's feat but its somewhat Impossible .
You can read more about his achievements from some Sports website , i did my job of telling you about the records and yes even if India loose this Test Match , there is no body who will blame Sachin . Now he has a reason , right ?
UPDATE : Added a video of Sachin making the Record , have a look :
Hello Humanoids . It's a great news and a moment of proud for people living in India because Aravind Adiga just won a Booker ( Fiction ) for his critically and commercially acclaimed novel : The White Tiger .
So what's the story all about ?
Born in a village in heartland India, the son of a rickshaw puller, Balram is taken out of school by his family and put to work in a teashop. As he crushes coals and wipes tables, he nurses a dream of escape - of breaking away from the banks of Mother Ganga, into whose depths have seeped the remains of a hundred generations.
The White Tiger is a tale of two Indias. Balram’s journey from darkness of village life to the light of entrepreneurial success is utterly amoral, brilliantly irreverent, deeply endearing and altogether unforgettable.
Looks Interesting ! Now i am curious to know about the author himself !
Aravind Adiga was born in Madras in 1974 and was raised partly in Australia. He studied at Columbia and Oxford Universities. A former correspondent in India for TIME magazine, his articles have also appeared in publications like The Financial Times, The Independent, and The Sunday Times. He lives in Mumbai.
The publishers must be jumping with joy ! ?
Obviously , The win is a first for publisher Atlantic; although they had books shortlisted for the prize in 2003 with The Good Doctor by Damon Galgut, and in 2004 with Bitter Fruit by Achmat Dangor.
The Cover Page Looks like this :
Who all were shortlisted with Aaravind Adiga 's novel for the Booker's ?
Sebastian Barry : The Secret Scripture
Amitav Ghosh : Sea of Poppies
Linda Grant : The Clothes on Their Backs
Philip Hensher : The Northern Clemency
Steve ToltzA : Fraction of the Whole
Indian's seem to do well at Booker's , right ?
Yes ,though partially true . Adiga is the fourth Indian born-author to win the prize, joining compatriots Salman Rushdie, Arundhati Roy and Kiran Desai who won the prize in 1981, 1997 and 2006 respectively.
I need Some Facts !
Adiga becomes the fourth debut novelist, and the second Indian debut novelist, to win the award in the forty year history of the prize.
So how much does the Winner and Runner up Authors get ?
The Winner gets jaw dropping £50,000 . Yes read it again and again , after this he would never need a job and would survive the financial crisis that's been going on these days without any worries , what so ever .
The Runner ups ( which are 5 in Total ) get £2,500 and a designer-bound edition of their book . Well at least they got something for free , unlike you !
So that's all about the Man Booker Prize , will keep you further updated with more results . Untill then watch this video where Aravind Adiga speaks on his win :
So that was yet another India shining moment , I hope they keep coming in like this forever !
Hello Humanoids . This internet service is from the creators of FlauntR , yes i blogged about FlauntR in May and since then it has grown for better .
What is Colormailer all about ?
As mentioned in the Title above, Colormailer is an Online Digital Photo Printing Service . You have to register yourself first and then you can start using their services.
This is how Colormailer describes itself :
ColorMailer is an easy and inexpensive way to order high quality photo prints from your digital images. Your photos will be processed on real photo paper and sent directly to your home within a few days.
So what features do i get ?
You can order tons of Services like :
Making your own Photo Books
Enjoy your photos king-size with Posters and Canvas
Make a lifestyle choice with exclusive Fine Art Prints
Custom Calendars with photos for every month of the new year!Announce special events with Greeting
Greeting Cards that are truly personal
Normal Picture-perfect Prints to preserve the good times
Umm yeah , you are lucky enough , the moment you place an order for any of its service , you shall get 30 free prints .
What do you feel about the Website and the features offered by them except Printing ?
Colomailer is more than just a digital photo printing service !You can download the softwares designed by the team at Colormailer from here
The site has a great and easy to use Interface which is great for easy naviagtion and the site is designed of Java hence its design and interface is as awesome as the interface at FlauntR .
Another feature i noticed was Photography Tips and Tricks at the Colomailer Blog , Great stuff .
The homepage leads you to the International version , but its available in various languages so it has an international appeal as well !
Are you still sitting their wondering what to do with your photos stored in your Online account ? Just take a print out of it and keep it in your house somewhere or this could be a perfect gift for someone!
Hello Humanoids . Its been long since i posted a video about a video game , well now its even better .The trailer Two of the most anticipated games of 2008 on this post today .
Here are the two games :
Street Fighter 4 : Yes , one of the greatest fighting game will be released July 18 , 2008 on your Playstation , Xbox and our very own Windows ( w00ts )
So what's the story about ?
Street Fighter IV takes place in between Street Fighter II and Street Fighter III, making it an interquel,[13] similar to Street Fighter Alpha, which took place between the first Street Fighter and Street Fighter II. Translated plot summary from a promotional flyer of the game is below:
"The year after the legendary World Warrior Championship (SF2) it silently begins. Suspicious incidents occur, and behind it a mystic organization is on the move in the shadows. Those chasing and being chased in the complicated middle of friendship and betrayal. Now, the curtain rises and a new fight begins.
Prince of Persia : Again , on of the most fascinating adventure game for of action and adventure , this game is legendary game from Ubisoft .
Here is the story line for Prince of Persia ( 2008 ) :
The game begins with the new Prince, a wanderer and an adventurer, returning home with a treasure he earned on his last adventure. His plans to spend this wealth on women and liquor are, however, thwarted by a sudden fierce sandstorm. When it subsides, the Prince finds himself in a garden of mythical beauty, dominated by a massive Tree of Life at its center. The Prince soon meets a girl named Elika and teams up with her. Together, they venture to the center of the grand oasis, only to witness the destruction of the Tree and the freeing of Ahriman, an ancient god of darkness who starts corrupting the lands with evil. With the aid of Elika and her newfound powers, the Prince takes up arms against Ahriman's corruption, in an attempt to drive it back and cleanse the world.
I loved the trailers , they were simply astonishing and full of HD graphic action . Hope you enjoyed the videos,
Hello Humanoids , i don't have any console sadly , hence i have to satisfy myself with the news and reviews about these consoles , but according to my mom , i can get a PSP next year , yes : Great news , eh ? This news sounds even better with PSP 3000 coming in few days .
Didn't find it anywhere , so i just came via twitter to Cnet.com ,
Lets go Step by step ,
Specifications :
Dimensional Analysis :
* Width 6.7 in * Depth 0.7 in * Height 2.8 in * Weight 6.7 oz * Enclosure Color Piano black
Game Console
* Color Support Color * Media Type UMD (Universal Media Disc) * Features Built-in microphone
Processor
* Type 333 MHz * Data Width 128 bit
Memory / Storage
* RAM Installed ( Max ) 64 MB - Integrated
Display
* Type LCD display - 4.3 in TFT active matrix - Color - Internal * Display Format 130,560 pixels * Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors) * Resolution 480 x 272
* Connector Type 1 x Headphones / remote control, 1 x USB ( Mini-USB Type B ), 1 x DC power input, Composite video output, Microphone, Component video output * Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 Memory Stick Duo
Power
* Power Device Power adapter - External * Battery 1 x Game console battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion * Included Qty 1 * Capacity 1200 mAh
Features , the most important thing about a Gadget :
Multimedia and online features
Wi-Fi : The PSP has built-in Wi-Fi capability, allowing it to connect to any wireless Internet service, including those with WEP and WPA encryption (but not WPA2).
Video playback A variety of freeware and commercial software products can readily convert files to PSP-friendly formats and resolutions (MPEG4 or H.264-AVC, up to 720x480). Many DVDs now include a PSP-compatible Digital Copy as well.
LocationFree TV: Built into the PSP is the ability to stream live TV from a Sony LocationFree TV device, which is Sony's take on the Slingbox. As long as the PSP is in a Wi-Fi hot spot, it can stream the video and change the channels on a LocationFree box, even if it's halfway around the world.
Audio playback: The PSP doubles as a decent music player, with the ability to play DRM-free MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, and ATRAC3 files, along with support for album art. Shuffle and repeat modes are supported, along with a visualizer function.
Photo display: The PSP can display JPEG, GIF, and TIFF photos stored on the MS Duo card--individually, or as a slide show
Skype: As mentioned above, the PSP 3000 has a built-in Skype client, which can be used for free Skype-to-Skype calls as well as calls to and from regular phones (if you invest in paid Skype add-ons) PS3 "Remote Play": The PSP can log into a PlayStation 3 on a home network or via the Web, and stream any video, audio, or photos stored on the PS3.
Web browsing: The PSP has a built-in Web browser, but it's the one place--more than games--where you'll really lament the device's lack of a touch screen (or even a numeric keypad).
RSS reader: Separate from the Web browser is an RSS reader, but it could use an overhaul to make it easier to use and add your own feeds.
Internet radio: The PSP has a dedicated Shoutcast client that offers free streaming Internet radio. Search: There's also a dedicated icon for doing a Google search.
Network update: The PSP has upgradeable firmware, and Sony has been diligent about adding additional features, fixes, and updates every few months. The upgrade is as simple as choosing the option from the system menu.
Battery Life : According to some reviewers , the battery life hasn't upgraded much .
The Three versions of PSP 300 :
Sony PSP 3000 Ratchet and Clank Entertainment Pack: This limited-edition $200 bundle includes a silver PSP 3000, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters UMD game, National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets UMD movie, 1GB Memory Stick Duo card, and a voucher for Echochrome (a downloadable game available at the online PlayStation Store).
Here is how this Entertainment Pack Looks ,
Sony PSP 3000 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack: This limited-edition $200 bundle includes a black PSP and a 4GB Memory Stick Duo card.
Sony PSP 3000 Core Pack: This "no frills" version includes just a black PSP 3000 for $169. Silver and Pearl White versions should follow.
The Price ?
According To Wikipedia ,
Price in USA : US $199.99 for the bundles and US$169.99 for the core
Price in Australia AU$299.95
Price in Europe : 199 Euros
UK Version : 149 pounds
Price in Japan : 184 $
Advertisement :
What about its availability ?
According to Wikipedia ,
October 14th : USA
October 15th - Europe
October 16th : Australia
October 16th : Japan
Early 2009 - India
Thanks CNet News :) Here is the review video From Cnet news , watch this video if you are interested in an indepth review .
Hop you enjoyed this article and hopefully you shall be running to get this PSP before its out of stock !
Hello Humanoids . I am yet again pretty busy lately , now i have something pretty unique . How many of you wanted to send private notes to your friends but wanted him / her to remove it after he / she reads but he/she refuses to do so and the era of blackmailing begins .
But now here is the app which can be pretty useful ,
Privnote is a free web based service that allows you to send top secret notes over the internet. It's fast, easy, and requires no password or user registration at all.
What are its features ?
Just write your note, and you'll get a link. Then you copy and paste that link into an email (or instant message) that you send to the person who you want to read the note. When that person clicks the link for the first time, it will see the note in her browser and the note will automatically self-destruct, which means no one (even that very same person) can read the note again. The link won't work anymore.
You can optionally choose to be notified when your note is read by leaving your email and a reference for the note.
Its basically for sending super confidential stuffs , your very important business data or passwords which you won't wanna be on his/ her email for long . Just send in the super confidentail note , and when the receiver gets the email , you get notified when he reads it and when its done it gets deleted for ever , yeah forever .
Hope you did like this Super Agent style interesting website , great concept but lacks users .
Hello Humanoids , I was just going through various websites and i read it somewhere that 10 % ( correct me if i am wrong )of the smart phones market has been captured by the iPhones , and this is huge . So i wondered how i could have an iPhone version of my blog , and this website couldn't have been better .
Mofuse : Mofuse is a website that mobilises your blog / website on a .mobi domain . MoFuse gives content publishers, like bloggers, the ability to publish their content to the mobile web. You don't have to be a content publisher to use MoFuse though, anyone can create a mobile website in just a few minutes using the intuitive MoFuse platform.
Making your blog / website into a mobile compatible version is very easy .
Just go to the homepage , see the mobilize now window , add your site url and click on mobilize it mobilize it !
Then keep following the steps and you shall have your own mobile version of it ;)
So what features do we get :
See , once you get the mobile domain done , you can get options like :
Custom Domain
Designing or coloring your mobile blog
Making a logo for the blog
Editing home page , adding links , adding pages
Comment widgets
Click to call , sms widget , click to call ,etc
You also get to know the stats of your blog , this is great since you get to know how many people actually read the mobile version of your blog !
If you are using a custom domain , then great news my friend ! This is how you can creat a subdomain :
In order to use a custom domain with your MoFuse mobile site you will need to be able to add a CNAME entry into your DNS.
Make a CNAME entry in your DNS and point it to: your-mofuse-address.mofuse.mobi
Note: It make take up to 48 hours for your DNS to make the changes , but in my case it happened in matter of seconds .
Hope you did enjoy reading this article , and i shall write a seperate post if i make a mobile version of my blog .
