India shares the world diaz with significant achievements!!!

For decades, we have seen announcements on nobel laureates but could not dream of grabbing one. Today the dream materialized. Yes the child rights crusader KAILASH SATYARTHI has won the nobel for peace and sharing it with the innocent but intelligent girl MALALA YOUSOUFZAI of the most envying country Pak. 

Two fighting nations, but their nationals share the nobel peace prize. Will the countries realise it is high time for reconcilation, peace, progress, blissful living and brotherhood? 

Congratulations to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai!!!

NIRBHAY - Kills not only fear but also feary elements of terror stricken minds. 

Nirbhay Is a missile that will target and attack a point of 700 km distance. It can be sent from space, land, sea etc. It can be used in all three defence forces. It can escape the radar with its low range flying capacity even at tree top heights. It has a lot of technologies embedded it it which is fully designed and developed in india without depending on allies for technological help. 

It is subsonic stealth cruise missile 

It takes off like rocket but later flies like an aircraft. 

It has wings unlike other missiles. 

It has a fire and forget system which can never be jammed or destroyed. 

It has the capacity to strike the target at will by hovering over the target. 

It can strike multiple targets with different loaders. 

It is capable of delivering 24 different warheads at the target. 

It is way ahead than brahmos which delivers and hits target upto 290km. 

More details:

http://www.ndtv.com/article/cheat-sheet/10-must-know-facts-about-india-s-cruise-missile-nirbhay-607900

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indigenously-developed-cruise-missile-nirbhay-testfired/article6509942.ece

SIVADHANU PILLAI - INDIA's highest honour for Scientist - Lal Bhagadhur Sashtry Award to India's eminent scientist!!!

Sivadhanu Pillai is an eminent scientist who has served as the chairman of the DRDO defence research and development organization is often praised as the father of BRAHMOS project. He has contributed a lot to the indian defence equipment needs. He has worked alongside with other eminent indian scientists such as Abdul Kalam and Vikram Sarabhai and Satheesh Thawan. 

His contributions include his experience and achievements in creating successful missiles like AGNI, PRITHVI, NAAG, AAKASH etc., 

He is an recipient of Padma Bhushan, Padmasree already from the indian government for his contribution in space research and also in many of his projects in creating missiles and strengthening india's defence capabilities alongside building india's independability in warfare and reducing the dependable nature from where we were in the last few decades. 

Congratulate him on this feat and may India be a nation on the developed list instead of developing. 

This is for Indian students who are passionate about the white colored IT jobs to pause and think for a moment. A capable student will try to uplift his home first. Home is your home country as well. There are ample opportunities in indian organizations. An easy income is not always one should look out for. Counting the numerals in your pocket does not safeguard your country nor gives you food, shelter and clothing without the common man's perseverance. If the common man also thinks the uncommon way, than you become stale and stagnant. Do something for your mother from mother india's money. Money making giants pay you less for what they earn much more. Think and act deeply. 

More on this in tamil:

http://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=1087294

INDIA - Voices Loud  - Achievements and Achievers march forward!!! - Article 2 - ARTSENS Affordable and reliable cardiac care invention by IIT Madrasis

Good things never reach people. It has to be taken to people free of cost. There are a host of new inventions by indian scientist and technicians and graduates of india's premier institutes and research organizations which has not yet garnered people's attention. I feel privileged in bringing these details to the larger audience who will educate the lesser net savvy audience but are passionate about india's growth stories. Here it is for you. 

ARTSENS is a non expert operable cardio vascular screening tool invented by technical elite group of IIT madras!!!

Cardio vascular disease is the prime cause of death of global population. Life style, stressed habits, mental stress, obesity, lack of exercises are all various reasons attributed for this cardio vascular disease more in the employed elite.

tiffness of artery walls is an established marker of vascular health with stiffer arterial walls often observed in subjects with vascular problems. However, state of art technology for non-invasive evaluation of the vessel wall properties typically require an imaging system such as ultrasound to visualize arterial geometry and an expert radiologist to capture correct images and identify arterial anatomical features for performing stiffness measurement. 

The requirement of expensive technology and extensive technical expertise to use that technology limits wide spread use of image based arterial stiffness measurement in clinical practice.

Clinical Need

There is an unmet need for an affordable, easy-to-use technology to non-invasively measure arterial stiffness in an automated manner, which could be used by general medical practitioners and health workers. Such a non-expert operable device, which performs automated measurement would mitigate the skill barrier and also reduce the time taken for test, thereby making it suitable for large scale cardiovascular screening.

ARTSENS Technology - Arterial Stiffness Evaluation for Non-invasive Screening)

This ARTSENS technology is a two minute procedure could very well save your heart without scarring the wallets of economically weaker section of society.

ARTSENS is an image-free technology to non-invasively investigate arterial wall dynamics and perform automatic measurements of arterial stiffness with no operator inputs. This device costs less than a lakh and non invasively measures the stiffness of blood vessels in just a matter of seconds. ARTSENS utilises a high frequency ultrasound transducer to capture artery wall dynamics. The transducer insonates the region around the carotid artery and also receives the echoes reflected by different anatomical structures in the sound propagation path.

Transducers (senses the artery signals or pulses and converts into a electrified signal on a controlled computer or Sensors that convert biological signals into electrical analog signals.)

Intelligent signal processing algorithms, based on advanced mathematical methods, developed after extensive research into the echo signal characteristics, allow accurate identification of arterial structures, and tracking of wall motion to measure arterial distension, with no operator inputs. Robust artery detection, wall-tracking and on-line distension wave analysis techniques developed in HTIC, enables the system to give a measurement of arterial stiffness within a minute of placing the probe over the neck of the subject.

Subject refers a patient

A healthy person’s arteries are highly elastic and expand and contract with every heart beat. The arterial stiffness clearly indicates vascular injury and the need for immediate repair. This alters blood flow and creates blocks leading to cardio vascular disease.

This will not have any images to be interpreted and everything will be automated and reading result is very easy. The device will enable detection in early stages of arterial stiffness thereby help combat the cardio vascular problems more aggressively.

Miniaturised hardware modules for transducer excitation and synchronised data acquisition were developed in-house, and integrated with intelligent computing modules for real-time processing and on-line signal analysis to develop a prototype device. HTIC is currently developing a hand-held version of the ARTSENS device.

A prototype of the device has been tested at MediScan Systems, Thambiran Heart and Vascular Institute and Sri Ramachandra University over the past six months. "Over the next year, we plan to validate it in multiple centres across the country before making it commercial," said Dr Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam, head of HTIC

HTIC – Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre a wing of IIT madras.

Refer for more details the following links:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/IIT-Madras-comes-up-with-quick-route-to-keep-heart-disease-at-bay/articleshow/24897638.cms

https://www.facebook.com/ReachIITM/posts/684181251603331

http://www.htic.iitm.ac.in/?q=artsens

INDIA - Voices Loud  - Achievements and Achievers march forward!!! - Article 1 - Non Polluting waste water treatment

As there are a lot of news of national importance about the border dispute and state elections, we should definitely not miss certain interesting facts and technological achievements that indians are making and marching forward with pride!!!

Innovative waste water treatment methodology without the addition of chemicals!!!

A scientist from bangalore called Rajah Vijayakumar from Scalene Energy Research Institute has found his innovative way of treating industrial waste water without the addition of chemicals and by a new technology called FPTR called as "Fine Particle Thrombousthai Reactor" process. As we already know there are a lot of chemical adding process to treat waste water in industries. But that still leads to water pollution when the waste water is dumped into sea outlets. 

But this process seems to be interesting and non polluting as well which is also producing potable water for other life purposes except drinking. 

He has built an FTP reactor in coorg district to treat the coffee wash water which is highly contaminated and industrial waste. The treated water will cost only Rs 3.6 paise per litre which is very cheaper. The process is explained as:

FPTR technology is an automatic computer-controlled multi-stage system which uses high-intensity short-wave resonance to get rid of impurities. But what is unique in this system is that it doesn't need any chemicals and depends only on electricity for its operation, making it a cost-effective technique.

"The technology works based on the principles of blood-clotting in our body, technically known as Thrombousthai reaction. Every matter in the universe has a specific natural frequency, and when you go close to their resonating frequency in an appropriate environment, particles lose their charges that keep them apart and decide to clot together. Hence the impurities settle down and the clean water is discharged. 

But in case of technology, the loss of charge is achieved by a protein called prothrombin. Since this technology uses a specific physiochemical property of anything suspended or dissolved in water, that was first discovered by the invention, and thus there is no necessity to add any chemicals.

More on this can be read at:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/His-find-Treating-waste-water-without-chemicals/articleshow/36455986.cms

http://in.linkedin.com/pub/dr-rajah-vijay-kumar/23/182/557

http://www.serigasinternational.com/en/About_Serigas/

http://www.ss-greenergy.com/seritech.htm

Please do not discuss unworthy or untidy incidents happening in India just to portray it Dirty!!! There are lot of good things and achievements like this which needs to garner national and international attention!!!

CHAK DE INDIA - JAI HIND!!! 

For the Sake of Society: All that they need is motivation and not monotony and monarchy!!!

For the Sake of Society:

Children are not threshold standards to measure efficiency against one another. 

Who is this so called Society? Does a group of people simply constitute the so called society? The actual synonym for society goes by this way.

"A society is a group of humans or other organisms of a single species that is delineated by the bounds of cultural identity, social solidarity, functional interdependence, or eusociality."

I have always encountered people saying these common words to their children. Don't behave foolish. Aren't you ashamed? See people will mistake you for what you do and how you behave? People might not think good about you and some bla bla stuff., This is the point where a parent ideally creates a platform for their child to be very reserved and restrict them from doing things (good especially) what they desire. Each and every parent should realize that we should not spoil the creativity of a child during its growth period just for the sake of few ill minded people who are jobless except to criticize others behaviour.

Why don't each and every parent think that desire, innocence and brilliance of the young soft hearted kid be exploited just for the sake of fake prestige that the parent hold in this foolish so called society.

There has always been a comparison which will hurt the kids soft heart and mind. Yes, did you ever think about it? Think deep and twice before you say your child study well like the next home "Priya", for she stands first in what ever she does and see where you are? See her and learn all these gha gha stuff. It is not a healthy way to bring up a child. In turn you are ruining his or her life by degrading and de-motivating the child. The child does start thinking we are no way great to the door next girl.

Of course, this is very predominant in every middle class / upper middle class family, because parents in this societal status think that they can be on par with a so called money manufacturing high class society only by the academic standards of their kids.

This perverted thought from the actual facts, has depreciated your kid's development. Yes you have ruined her creativity, her maturity, her rights to question, her oratory contrivance, her music talent, her dancing skills almost everything. And after 25 years when she is no more a kid and grown up, again comes the contradictions and comparisons. You have wasted 25 years of life trying to learn nothing in life!!! And now, my colleagues children have settled in the best of best MNC's, they are versatile with so many extra talents exhibited and of course they have earned name, fame and growth in such a short span. But what have you tried to showcase and project out of yourself being a matured grown up in these 25 years.

Guess what the kid told?? 

I apologize!!! Of course it was my fault of being born in a household which fears for a savage and rudimentary society. Of course you parents were good, but being apprehensive of this impetuous society you could not allow us pursue all that we wanted to do in life, and now that it is too late to recognize our hidden potential, we could not exhibit our talents.

The next moment the parent said, see do not give me lame excuses. I know you do not have the potential to do it, so why give me lame reasons?? I am not a fool. I know what value you are worth it.

The child couldn't do anything except smile submissively and say yes you may be right. But nevertheless no one noticed the kid weeping in his lone bedroom seeking no solace, but just a peaceful sleep where they could forget all their wounds and sleep peacefully!!!

The best thing I could do is propagate this message to all parents so that the posterity is being saved this portentous, viperous so called society.

I kindly request you young parents, please do not hurt/culminate your child's emotions and thought process just for the sake of a group of foolish thinking society.

Your kids are no threshold standards to measure their efficacy against one another. They are the future of this country. They can be anything from a sculptor to an architect to a leader of this country. Please give them their space and accept them as you have been accepted by them!!! Teach them to excel in what they do and not preach them what to do!!!

They know very well who to become!!! They only need you parents to make them best of what they become!!!

Delhi - The erstwhile Khandavaprastha to the capital of 100 years

Delhi – A Travellers Delight – From Khandavaprastha to The Capital of 100 years!!!

Barring all complaints Delhi brims with business and its own charm and grace. Exactly a month after starting my vacation in end of December 2012, I would love to pen down my travel experiences. This might be a time pass for readers to just go through what’s so exotic about these locations or otherwise might serve as the most silly travel tip that I may be capable rendering off.

Dec 22 2012:

We started from Chennai to Delhi on an early morning Indigo flight around 6.40 AM. Ever since my first flight journey with Indigo for my Honeymoon trip, I am really obsessed with their “ON TIME” caption and the safe take-off and landing experiences. Although we experience a few jerks during the travel into clouds, otherwise, I find Indigo as the safe and ideal choice for flight journeys.

We reached Delhi around 9.20AM sharp and out to the second on familiar Delhi airport in 45 minutes later. The simplest accommodation we opted for was in Dakshin Delhi Kalibari Association (DDKA) which owns and runs a Kali temple in South Delhi area RK Puram. RK Puram is the closest option to Airport. Taxis as on 2012 costs around 150Rs.

We then moved in to DDKA accommodation. Please do not go with high end expectations. The rooms are plain simple with a double cot and fair enough bathrooms but no room heaters. Rooms here cost you around 500 for NON AC and you might have to call them and book the rooms and also send a DD for confirmation.

http://www.dakshindelhikalibari.com/

If you are looking at a comfort and cozy and very clean accommodation, please opt for some good hotels in Karol Bagh as this is a very basic lodging facility and you would find quite a number of people smoking around as well. But bus connectivity is pretty good as you have DTC VOLVO buses plying through all routes. Sarojini market is also within a radius of 5Kms and very easily accessible by buses (two buses to opt for) else autos may cost you 70 Rs. (Rates as on 2012). We had stayed again Hotel Radiance in Karol Bagh area while our return visit to delhi which costs around Rs. 1300 per day and food is quite delicious with decent rooms. You could try that too. But please do not ask hoteliers to send cabs as they hire and send the world’s dirtiest and deadliest cab with rash and unmannered drivers some times.

Sarojini Market:

Sarojini market to speak about is a fairy tale shopping paradise. You get everything here from cosmetics to electronics. You have pathway shops to malls. You will find everything starting from as low as 50 Rs to 50000 Rs. It depends on your capacity to bargain. Please watch well as pathway shops mostly will have second hand items as well. So you might have to have a wolf’s eye before purchasing anything. It’s closed on Mondays and opens from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM. But the best time to visit is on Wednesday or Thursday when the fresh stock is out. And try to go as early as possible, early bird catches all the best pieces.

AMAR JYOTI restaurant at Sarojini nagar is quite a good option for south indian again very expensive.

Amar Jyoti, Sarojini Nagar
Cuisines: North Indian
Restaurant Style: Family Style
Address: Shop No. 186, Sarojini Nagar Market, Sarojini Nagar, Near Koutons Showroom, New Delhi-110023
Phone: +91-11-24530304, 24673304

http://vanitynoapologies.com/2012/01/complete-low-down-on-thrift-shopping.html

Malai Mandir:

The one that attracts you in the closest vicinity of RK Puram Sector 7 is Malai Mandir also called as Uttara Swamimalai. This is a murugan temple built in Tamil Dravidian style and also Tamil customaries followed. It also includes a huge meditation hall, a Navagraha sanctum, a Meenakshi Sannidhi and also a Shiva temple. It’s a wonderful place to spend some worthy evening once a month.

Do not afford to miss it while you are in Delhi. A nice airy place with a divine ambience and the enthusiasm catches up when you see a lot of Tamils there in a place where you smell Hindi everywhere. J

Swami Narayan Akshardham:

Swami Narayan Akshardham is crowned to boast of the Indian culture, heritage and tradition of ancient times. Every minute detail is captured and will captivate you. Describing it in words is an injustice and I wonder why so much money was spent on it to only crown it as India’s standing heritage citer. The millions of money spent by Swami Narayan sampradhay NRI’s and people can very well be utilized for upliftment of poor. I know speaking is easy. But nevertheless it’s a monument of grace and charm and is a sight to behold. Worth a watch. Spending time here is the only way you can cherish it and do justice.

Though I went to Akshardham temple on 30^th of Dec 2012, I’d prefer to cover it up in this Delhi section itself. We left to Swami Narayan Akshardham temple in Delhi on 30/12/2012.

It holds some of the world’s most beautiful ram, seetha and Krishna idols and the marble flooring and huge rock carvings and single stone carvings leave you mesmerized. Though the crowd inside is little disturbing, the giant view of acres of beauty its magnificient sculptures will undoubtedly leave you in a fairy tale dream city. There is strict security measures with absolute no entry for mobiles and cameras. So the only source of pictures are best bet that is available in the internet only.

There is a huge canteen for refreshment and snacks where you get everything from north Indian to south Indian delicacies. Stop by to relish a few cuisines. Food at cafeteria is real good and nominal in cost, considering the cost in and around hotels in Delhi. Do try your choices with a variety of North, South Indian Thalis, Chinese and Chat items. Pretty good.

Use the Delhi Metro wherever you would want to go, as it would help you explore places understand the route and also mingle with the localities. It is a pleasant experience. Not always a car or taxi travel will be helpful or please you. Please go to Akshardham with at least 6 hours in plan. You would love to walk through the gardens, museums, book stalls, organic products stalls and cafeteria. Please understand the security is as tight as Agra and you would have to spend a minimum of 1 hour on security check before entering the main entrance. Avoid bags, cameras, mobile phones. Only small wallets with money is allowed and not even hand bags. If taken you will have to leave it in the cloak room which will eat more of your security check time.

Chandni Chowk:

Chandni chowk is an age old market place in erstwhile old delhi where you can find old delhi charm though with nasty bumpy roads and mad crowd but also has its shops with colonial british and mughal time buildings and the huge red fort is pretty close a walkable distance from this market. The cycle rikshaws available here are very economical. For people who will walk through their nostalgia of having commuted in cycle rikshaws can hire one at best bargain and travel through the market depths. Wollen blankets, quilts, sweaters, and the jilebi a local delicacy is one of the most sought after dish in this area. It is fried in pure ghee and available instantly as hot as possible. Do not miss it at any cost.

Karol Bagh:

Karol Bagh is yet another shopping market of new delhi. This is a well organized market with everything at a walkable distance. The metro station is also quite close by to karol bagh from where metro to almost all parts of delhi and connecting metro can be acquired. The Balaji restaurant serves south Indian cuisine. But beware of very costly bills. Either have your wallets full or atm cards handy as you never know bill may cost you more than 500 for even two or three items. Food is delicious and ambience is also good. A must try option for south Indians staying in karol bagh area. Hotel radiance is where we stayed and is one of the economical option for your stay at Rs. 1300 per day. The rotis and dhal that the restaurant provides is more than enough to satiate your apetite again at a reasonable price compared to other hotels but not a nominal price though compared to south Indian restaurants. That makes sense that anything out of your territory gains significance and cost factor as they are sought after in external territory.

Try out different kinds of hand bags wallets, kurtis, fur pillows here. Fur hand bags in good quality can be found in Delhi Raj nagar area. This is hearsay as I have still not been to this area and it is on my next travel itinerary to delhi.

Delhi still has a lot to offer and I am in the process of experimenting and exploring. As and when I keep finding new facts and explore more about delhi I will treat you both visually and factually. For now it’s a bye-bye to Delhi.