INSAT-4CR to be launched on Sunday
ISRO to launch INSAT-4CR, a communication satellite, this Sunday, abroad a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV-F04. This launch will take place from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. [photo gallery]
Bigflicks.com: A Reliance online video service
Anil Ambani’s new venture, Bigflicks.com has launched. This will start out as an online video service, where Indian movies can be downloaded for a fee, and by end of 2008 they will launch neighborhood video rental stores across India.
Inidan Cows to get Photo ID
BSF are providing photo ID’s to cows to prevent smuggling of cows to Bangladesh. What next, the cows have to pay taxes?
Sunset
Art by Karan Singh
“I didn’t want to employ the stereotypical elements such as the Taj Mahal and so on as I know India is more than that. “
College Lingo
Sindhu-S’ list of college lingoes you ought to know. Looks like a few have withstood the test of time.
Parvati Valley
While you admire the photos by Jamie of Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh, read the cliff-hanger travelers tale of his encounter with an axe-wielding local in Parvati Valley.
A Drunk, A Telescope, and One Dumb Burglar
Gautham’s hilarious narration of how in an inebriated state, he chased down a dumb burglar with a telescope.
Evolution of a Politician Wallpapers
Wallpapers of cartoons by Ajit Ninan depicting the evolutionary stages of some prominent politicians.
England wins to take 3-1 series lead
Even though India looked like they could pull off a victory with England at 114-7, a record eighth-wicket stand by Ravi Bopara (43no) and Stuart Broad (45no) led England to a three-wicket win and a 3-1 series lead.
Beware of Malicious Hackers on Google’s Blogger
Hackers are using Google’s Blogger to post fake entries containing web-links to booby-trapped downloads which could infect a Windows PC.
India 212 all out
In the 4th ODI against England, India batting first, has been bowled out for 212 in 49.4 overs. Let’s see if the bowlers can pull off a victory for India here.
IITK Health Center denies snakebite victim treatment
The child of a construction worker dies on the way to another hospital, after IIT Kanpur’s Health Center denied treatment for a snakebite.
STAR*BUCKS in India
At least they tried to be creative with the logo!
Touch screen TV on select Shatabdi trains
To compete with low cost airlines, Indian Railways to install seat back touch screen televisions on select North Indian Shatabdi trains.
5 Bikes 6 Guys 12 Days 1650 Km
Like a scene from The Motorcycle Diaries, Chandru and his friends share their motorcycle adventure: Delhi-> Manali -> Leh -> Kargli -> Srinagar -> Jammu -> Delhi. Lot of cool photos, especially the panorama shots. (via)
Google’s Indic Transliteration Tool
I always sucked at Hindi, but this Indic transliteration tool from Google is stellar! मुजे हिन्दी मालूम
Hyderabad bombing suspects sketch released
“Just what we needed: a terrorist with Elton John goggles.”
- Great Bong
Living in Color
Location: Agra Fort
By: Gilad Benari