I happened to come by a sentence in a Hindi Movie, truly depicting how Secular India is. :)
Non Indian: "Where are you from"?
Indian: "I come from a Nation in which a Catholic women steps aside for a Sikh to be sworn in as the Prime Minister, under a Muslim President for a country with more than 80% Hindus"
sAtP
Friday, July 25, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
In a fix ... How do I respond 2 Beggars?
I was in a Sleeper class Train compartment, during my recent journey back home. Many of us are not unfamiliar with Beggars asking for money. I am at times chivalrous enough to pass on some bucks and parallely chary to chide them away depending on the situations.
I was all alone and idle in the train, I made my mind to list different ways in which money is being begged in Indian Railways -
1. Lady with a baby child, asking for money to feed the kid.
2. Mother with her daughter in wedding dress asking for money to resume the stopped marriage.
3. Small kids singing songs and asking money as a reward.
4. Old paled out men/women asking for money saying he/she is hungry.
5. Young boy asking money to support his Old grandfather who accompanies him with a walking stick.
6. People claiming they have diseases and need to get some expensive operations done.
7. Kids cleaning the floor and requesting for coins as a service charge.
8. Genderqueer/Eunuchs who demand money to halt them being vulgar.
9. Physically disabled people - cribbing god for their fate and requesting money for sustainability.
My school teacher always used to say - "Never give Beggars money - They should bend their backs and work to earn their bread".
I cant completely agree - A physically disabled person needs lot of support to start earning himself. A begging child can alone cant pay her tuition fee n go to school. How many Old Age Homes would take all 70+ and take care of them? Who would give a eunuch a job?
On the flip side, did the daughter's marriage really stop? Did the guy really have a heart problem? Does the women who begs for her child, really have one ?
Confusion when I give money - I make them more lethargic and lazy showing that Begging is infact a profession to earn money.
Confusion when I dont give money - Feel really guilty for not lending in a rupee and helping the needy.
Long Term Solution: ????
I was all alone and idle in the train, I made my mind to list different ways in which money is being begged in Indian Railways -
1. Lady with a baby child, asking for money to feed the kid.
2. Mother with her daughter in wedding dress asking for money to resume the stopped marriage.
3. Small kids singing songs and asking money as a reward.
4. Old paled out men/women asking for money saying he/she is hungry.
5. Young boy asking money to support his Old grandfather who accompanies him with a walking stick.
6. People claiming they have diseases and need to get some expensive operations done.
7. Kids cleaning the floor and requesting for coins as a service charge.
8. Genderqueer/Eunuchs who demand money to halt them being vulgar.
9. Physically disabled people - cribbing god for their fate and requesting money for sustainability.
My school teacher always used to say - "Never give Beggars money - They should bend their backs and work to earn their bread".
I cant completely agree - A physically disabled person needs lot of support to start earning himself. A begging child can alone cant pay her tuition fee n go to school. How many Old Age Homes would take all 70+ and take care of them? Who would give a eunuch a job?
On the flip side, did the daughter's marriage really stop? Did the guy really have a heart problem? Does the women who begs for her child, really have one ?
Confusion when I give money - I make them more lethargic and lazy showing that Begging is infact a profession to earn money.
Confusion when I dont give money - Feel really guilty for not lending in a rupee and helping the needy.
Long Term Solution: ????
Monday, April 28, 2008
My First Published IEEE Paper
The title does not mean that I have a second IEEE Paper. I have one and below is the link -
Click to read the abstract of my IEEE Paper
Name of Paper:
QCA based Multiplexing of 16 Arithmetic & Logical Subsystems-A paradigm for Nano Computing
Authors:
Myself-Satish, Santhosh Kasavajjala, Vishnu
Area:
Nano-Electronics
Theme and Idea:
Realizing Digital Systems like ALUs at Nano level.
ISBN: 978-1-4244-1908-1
My Take:
Finally,
I joined the IEEE Elite group of Authors - William Shockley, John Bardeen, Walter Brattain and Satish Polisetti :)
So how far am I from a Nobel Prize?
Click to read the abstract of my IEEE Paper
Name of Paper:
QCA based Multiplexing of 16 Arithmetic & Logical Subsystems-A paradigm for Nano Computing
Authors:
Myself-Satish, Santhosh Kasavajjala, Vishnu
Area:
Nano-Electronics
Theme and Idea:
Realizing Digital Systems like ALUs at Nano level.
ISBN: 978-1-4244-1908-1
My Take:
- IEEE paper is a deal, not a very big deal
- Decent Innovative Ideas are well accepted by IEEE
- Your Paper or work need not match the standards like "Invention of Transistor"
- You loose the phobia of Technical Papers, moreover you are not apprehensive and psyched when somebody says - "That Professor has 100 IEEE papers ". I am just 99 away.
Finally,
I joined the IEEE Elite group of Authors - William Shockley, John Bardeen, Walter Brattain and Satish Polisetti :)
So how far am I from a Nobel Prize?
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Why is Nov 20th unmatched?
§ Official Flag Day in
§ Universal Children's Day according to UNICEF
§ Anniversary of the
§ Teacher's Day in
§ Maximinus - Great Roman Emperor born in 270 AD
§ Tipu Sultan - also known as The Tiger of Mysore, born in 1750
§ Queen Alexandra of
§ Microsoft Windows 1.0 was released in 1985
§ SETI - Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence started in 1984
§ World War II:
§
And above all... I was born on this day in 1984
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Problem Solving FlowChart
Q> Is this how any industry works?
A> Definitely, yes in Semiconductor Business.
A> Definitely, yes in Semiconductor Business.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Ride to Devarayanadurga - Drive Click Hungry
You are pissed enough with riding through the traffic of Bangalore, but with the persistent pressure of my BITS roommate - Vamsi, we backed our first ride to Nandi Hills with the second to Devarayanadurga.
The total drama can be broken into three stages - Drive, Click and Hungry :)
Curtains Rise - Scene 1 - Drive
5 Bitsians and 2 non Bitsians started around 5:00 AM in the morning and hit NH4. Rain, Trucks played the spoilsport. We went on, via Yeshwantpur to Dasarahalli to Tumkur Road. After reaching Dobbaspet, it is better to inquire from the locals for the directions. Honestly, we took all bakwas route through forests to reach the destination.
Scene 2 - Click
One sole advantage was a small hilltop in this way - which had steps carved, statues n small temple. As usual, time for flashes and poses.
We reached the destination and spent some time moving around and taking pictures each destined for Orkut, Facebook, Blogs etc.
Scene 3 - Hungry
Things got worse on our way back to the city. Traffic, muddy roads and to add, we did not know the route to take. With no breakfast our bellies were craving for food. The first rice particle entered our oesophagus pipe when clock ticked 2:30 PM.
The total drama can be broken into three stages - Drive, Click and Hungry :)
Curtains Rise - Scene 1 - Drive
5 Bitsians and 2 non Bitsians started around 5:00 AM in the morning and hit NH4. Rain, Trucks played the spoilsport. We went on, via Yeshwantpur to Dasarahalli to Tumkur Road. After reaching Dobbaspet, it is better to inquire from the locals for the directions. Honestly, we took all bakwas route through forests to reach the destination.
Scene 2 - Click
One sole advantage was a small hilltop in this way - which had steps carved, statues n small temple. As usual, time for flashes and poses.
We reached the destination and spent some time moving around and taking pictures each destined for Orkut, Facebook, Blogs etc.
Scene 3 - Hungry
Things got worse on our way back to the city. Traffic, muddy roads and to add, we did not know the route to take. With no breakfast our bellies were craving for food. The first rice particle entered our oesophagus pipe when clock ticked 2:30 PM.
Monday, March 10, 2008
I am a part of National Shame !!!
National symbols are intrinsic to the Indian identity and heritage. Indians of all demographics backgrounds across the world are proud of these National Symbols as they instill a sense of pride and patriotism in every Indian's heart.
Shame No:1 - India did not qualify for Olympics 2008 in Hockey - National Game, happened for the first time in 80 years after it sent its first team in 1928.
Shame No:2 - Results show an alarming decline in the number of Tigers, National Animal of India.
I was going through these news articles and started abusing and criticizing IHF, Indian Hockey Federation and Ministry of Forest, in short the government thinking they did not take the right steps and responsibility to retain the pride and the royal grace of our National Symbols.
Introspection showed that I could be in some or the other way the reason for this National Shame.
Having said that, I am no exception. Many Engineers, Doctors and Graduates who have grown up with the fantasy and passion for cricket hardly care about humongous other sports, and the Indians who try to bring a light into them.
Logic is simple, my knowledge is low about hockey => I drive low passion to watch it => I drive less money through sponsors => Less number people play this => Competitive Spirit is less => We lower the standard and quality of our game.
Hence, I am a part of National Shame in one way :(
Logic again simple - I always leave my computer locked and power on before leaving office => more power consumption => requirement of more thermal power => deforestation.
Yes, I am a great contribution to National Shame :(
Many asked me what my Resolutions of the New Year were, though it is 3 months I wish to make few today -
1. Try to learn a little about Hockey and watch the game. Learn and find Indians in other sports too.
2. Try max to save power and paper.
3. Sponsor a small portion of money to a Tiger cub in some zoo. In this way, the zoo authorities would be more instrumental to create the right habitat. (I stole this idea from an ex-colleague)
I blog my resolutions so that I keep myself reminded just in case the thought-strand slips by.
SatP
Shame No:1 - India did not qualify for Olympics 2008 in Hockey - National Game, happened for the first time in 80 years after it sent its first team in 1928.
Shame No:2 - Results show an alarming decline in the number of Tigers, National Animal of India.
I was going through these news articles and started abusing and criticizing IHF, Indian Hockey Federation and Ministry of Forest, in short the government thinking they did not take the right steps and responsibility to retain the pride and the royal grace of our National Symbols.
Introspection showed that I could be in some or the other way the reason for this National Shame.
How I brought in the 1st cent of shame?
I can hardly name 4 current Indian Hockey Players. I only heard the name of Dyan Chand and I bet I cannot recognize him if someone shows his portrait. Dhanraj Pillay is the only Hockey player I can recognize.
Having said that, I am no exception. Many Engineers, Doctors and Graduates who have grown up with the fantasy and passion for cricket hardly care about humongous other sports, and the Indians who try to bring a light into them.
Logic is simple, my knowledge is low about hockey => I drive low passion to watch it => I drive less money through sponsors => Less number people play this => Competitive Spirit is less => We lower the standard and quality of our game.
Hence, I am a part of National Shame in one way :(
How I brought the 2nd cent of shame?
Poaching is of course the prime reason for the reduction in number. Smuggled skins fetch poachers a lot of money which they use for living, food etc. But there could be a teeny tiny possibility that deforestation could lead to habitat disorder for Tigers.
Logic again simple - I always leave my computer locked and power on before leaving office => more power consumption => requirement of more thermal power => deforestation.
Yes, I am a great contribution to National Shame :(
Many asked me what my Resolutions of the New Year were, though it is 3 months I wish to make few today -
1. Try to learn a little about Hockey and watch the game. Learn and find Indians in other sports too.
2. Try max to save power and paper.
3. Sponsor a small portion of money to a Tiger cub in some zoo. In this way, the zoo authorities would be more instrumental to create the right habitat. (I stole this idea from an ex-colleague)
I blog my resolutions so that I keep myself reminded just in case the thought-strand slips by.
SatP
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