When I was on vacation last month, I was provided with a Reliance Netconnect BroadBand+ USB data card to stay connected if required for office related works. Past few years have brought in a dramatic technological advancements into the internet connection industry. I have been growing with the bulky *dial up* modems during college days to tiny usb data cards like this one till date. When I got broadband connection at home from BSNL in the initial days of broadband launch, Huweii broadband … Read more… about Reliance Netconnect Broadband+
More from my garden…
Playing games like farmville on facebook is an addiction to many of us. I was surprised to see so many of you getting grossly involved in playing the game that promotes the mankind's oldest known profession of farming! Over a period of time, someone might lose interest in playing that virtual farming game, but the question is 'would you give up that easily if those plants were real?'. Believe me it is not that easy. More over, you will love to grow the real plants by nurturing them day after … Read more… about More from my garden…
Free Online Tests for CAT Preparation
CAT is a crucial for all those planning to do MBA from top business schools in India such as IIMs. This year onwards all the aspirants seeking admission into those instititues must crack Online Common Admission Test (CAT). If you are preparing for CAT 2009, here is an opportunity for you to get adapted to online exam format. Kumar Ranganath, a good friend and a relative to me has been generous enough in offering free online tests coupon code for my blog readers that will help in CAT 2009 online … Read more… about Free Online Tests for CAT Preparation
Pedestrian Path to Tirumala
It was my mother's wish to visit Tirumala during Srivari Brahmotsavam. We have been visiting Tirumala Tirupati Venkateshwara temple quite often since my childhood. But it was only once before with family members taking the pedestrian path to reach the Tirumala hill top from Tirupati foot hills. But when I go with friends and cousins, I prefer to take this pedestrian path since it is as good as any other trekking experience along with a bit of spirituality! The temple of Lord Balaji is located … Read more… about Pedestrian Path to Tirumala
A quick update!
It has been a week since my last post and couldn't resist from posting this update. I am in the middle of a short vacation, left Bangalore on Sunday morning. Here is a snapshot of all the happenings at my end: Drove through heavy rain on national highway # 4 for the first time! Took the pedestrian path covering 3550 steps spread over 9 kms to get to the Tirumala hilltop of lord Venkateshwara from Tirupati. It was a good test for my physical fitness :). Thanks to my regular work outs... it … Read more… about A quick update!