Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat Video

If you havn't seen the new Garvi Gujarat Video then here is the full version.

Its a Tata Indicom initiative celebrating the undying spirit of Gujarat. A B R Ads (Part of B R TV) Production brilliantly directed by Deepu Anthikad, shot by Mahesh Limaye(DOP) this is a modest attempt at showcasing the aspects of this industrial and prosperous state. (bradsindia)

It has the old and new prominent singers from Gujarat.  And the video is of 4 min. and 10 sec.

Enjoy.

Aaj Maro Jai Jai Gujarat.....Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat......

You can download the video (11.4 MB, .MP4 format) at : http://www.usaupload.net/d/h34p07rbnm0

FHM: Rorschach test

" 98 percent of all men don't see a frog here. FHM. Men are like that."

Advertising Agency: Serviceplan, Munich, Germany
Creative Director: Joachim Schöpfer
Art Directors: Bernd Lutieschano, Martin Kleint, Michaela Gressbach, Tina Einbrodt
Copywriter: Nadine Robausch
Published: January 2009

Award SUCKS...Max Stardust Awards 2009

Well its that time of the year when the Bollywood awards will be given out. And I am so sad to see that their is not a single fraternity who gives out genuine awards. (It's good to see that Aamir Khan boycott this activity)

Filmfare used to be good in the past ... but from last one decade or so....they have also followed the suites of sponsers and giving out the awards to the high profile/popular actors instead of judging the talents. 

Most of the times we see Oscars - been ditched and critized here in India, but overall Oscars' been very fair over the years.

Reviewing various cases....it also makes me think.... for any organizations/company/fraternity - seeking sponsors effects their decisions powers... so beware before bringing the fundings....

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Alright here are the Winners of the MAX Stardust Awards 2009 (terrible list...also look at the categories)

SUPERSTAR OF TOMORROW - MALE 
Farhan Akhtar (Rock On) 

SUPERSTAR OF TOMORROW - FEMALE
Asin (Ghajini) 

HOTTEST NEW FILMMAKER 
A.R. Murugadoss (Ghajini) 

HOTTEST NEW FILM 
Ghajini 

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE - MALE 
Prateik Babbar (Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na) 

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE - FEMALE 
Manjari Phadnis (Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na) 

STANDOUT PERFORMANCE BY A MUSIC DIRECTOR
Dhruv Ghanekar (Drona) 

STANDOUT PERFORMANCE BY A LYRICIST 
Kausar Munir (Falak Tak Chal / Tashan) 

NEW MUSICAL SENSATION - MALE 
Benny Dayal (Pappu Can't Dance Saala / Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na) 

NEW MUSICAL SENSATION - FEMALE 
Anmol Malik (Talli / Ugly Aur Pagli) 

EXCITING NEW FACE
Shriya Saran (Mission Istanbul) 

THE NEW MENACE
Nikitin Dheer (Jodhaa Akbar) 

EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD FOR MOST PROMISING DIRECTOR
Abhishek Kapoor (Rock On) 

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO INDIAN CINEMA
Dev Anand 

PRIDE OF THE INDUSTRY 
Feroz Khan

SPECIAL AWARD 
Anil Kapoor (for being the first mainstream Indian actor to take India to Hollywood and winning Global Recognition) 

STARDUST SEARCHLIGHT AWARDS WINNERS: 

BEST ACTOR
Amitabh Bachchan (The Last Lear) 

BEST ACTRESS 
Amrita Rao (Welcome To Sajjanpur) 

BEST FILM
A Wednesday 

BEST DIRECTOR
Neeraj Pandey (A Wednesday) 

READER'S CHOICE AWARDS: 

STAR OF THE YEAR - MALE
Hrithik Roshan (Jodhaa Akbar) 

STAR OF THE YEAR - FEMALE 
Priyanka Chopra (Fashion) 

DREAM DIRECTOR 
Ashutosh Gowariker (Jodhaa Akbar) 

BEST FILM 
Singh Is Kinng 

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE 
Tusshar Kapoor (Golmaal Returns) 

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Kangna Ranaut (Fashion) 

BEST ACTOR IN A NEGATIVE ROLE
Anil Kapoor (Tashan) 

STYLE ICON OF THE YEAR - MALE 
Saif Ali Khan 

STYLE ICON OF THE YEAR - FEMALE
Kareena Kapoor

Details of the awards and event photographs can be found at:

Stardust website : Magnamags.com

Mobile phone Wi-Fi usage on the rise

Wi-Fi has come to the mobile phone, and people all over the world are taking advantage of the faster speeds to access the Net from their phones.

According to AdMob, a mobile advertising marketplace, mobile Internet usage on Wi-Fi picked up steam in January in the U.S. and Europe. Worldwide Internet requests originating from Wi-Fi hot spots increased 8 percent month over month to 6.8 billion, led by double digit growth in Western Europe and Asia, AdMob said in a recent study.

In Europe, Wi-Fi access on a mobile phone increased by 132 percent over the past year with the biggest growth coming from Spain and Italy. And in the U.S., mobile phone subscribers in the West and Northeast were the heaviest Wi-Fi users, AdMob said. California led the pack, generating 18 percent of overall mobile Wi-Fi traffic in January. New York took second place with 14 percent. And Texas generated 8 percent of the mobile Wi-Fi traffic.

New devices, such as Apple's iPhone, are driving much of this growth. Even though the latest version of the iPhone operates over a 3G cellular network, these speeds are still slow compared to accessing the Net from a Wi-Fi hot spot. And when Wi-Fi is available, it looks like consumers choose the Wi-Fi network over the 3G network.

The faster speeds mean that mobile users often get a better surfing experience. So more mobile Wi-Fi usage is good news for advertisers looking to break into the mobile market.

But on the flip side, more mobile users who access the Net from Wi-Fi hotspots might be a problem for wireless operators. When consumers access the Internet through Wi-Fi hotspots, they aren't using the carrier network. And for carriers who charge based on data usage, this means they are losing out on revenue.

Some mobile operators, such as Verizon Wireless, are simply not offering popular phones with Wi-Fi. In November, Verizon launched the new BlackBerry Storm, which doesn't have Wi-Fi. This fact has been a major complaint of many consumers. And it might have hurt adoption, prompting some potential customers to buy Apple's iPhone instead. The iPhone is exclusively available in the U.S. on AT&T's network.

But given the fact that Wi-Fi hot spots aren't ubiquitous, users still need some kind of cellular data plan to get Internet access everywhere. What's more, carriers in the U.S. typically require customers who buy these Wi-Fi-enabled phones, like the iPhone, to also subscribe to a monthly "unlimited" data plan. So even if subscribers are using a free Wi-Fi hot spot, they're still paying their mobile operator about $30 a month for access to the 3G cellular network.

Source: http://www.admob.com/s/solutions/metrics

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10162711-94.html

Orginal Article by Marguerite Reardon from CNet

Please Tick for Bhojpuri

WASHINGTON: Regional Indian languages such as Bhojpuri and Haryanvi may not have made to India’s Constitution, but they have made to an application form for selection to the political positions with the US government. 
  About 20 Indian languages have found a mention in the application form, brought out by Barack Obama administration for filling up thousands of political positions in the government’s executive branch. 
  These are among 101 languages from across the world, listed in the form’s ‘international experience’ section, where applicants have been asked to select those known to them. 
  The Indian languages mentioned in the firm also include as many as six — Awadhi, Bhojpuri, Chhattisgarhi, Haryanvi, Magahi and Marwari — that are not part of the 22 languages of India listed in the Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution. 
  Hinting at an intense competition, the White House has said that more than 3,50,000 applications have already been received for these “politically appointed positions”. 
  “We’re looking to fill several thousand politically appointed positions in the Executive Branch. We’re already interviewing many for the upper level positions, but will be reviewing applications and making decisions on appointments over the next few months,” the White House said in a posting on its official blog.
Source: White House Blog and AM.

EDP Program at TIE-Ahmedabad

I am joining the Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) at TIE (Ahmedabad Chapter) from 16th Feb. 2009. It is the collaboration of the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi.

The course will have workshops on Identifying Business Opportunities, Making Business Plans, Making Market Survey and others. It will also have sessions on H.R. Management, Financial Management and Connectivity with various VCs, Banks and Investors. 

I am not sure - how much helpful this program will be.... but it's costing Rs. 700 and I guess ..worse come worse..alteast will meet some entrepreneurs, VCs, and get more exposure

Details can be found at: http://ahmedabad.tie.org/

Stay Hungry Stay Foolish

Well, I just got done with Stay Hungry Stay Foolish. And it's a must read for all the entrepreneurs and who want to start their business. It has bunch of short stories (5-6 pages)  of successful entrepreneurs who are also graduates from IIM-Ahmedabad. It will give inspiration to all the big dreamers and is sure a big source of motivation. 

I myself is an entrepreneur and understand the word Motivation and Inspiration. Cause when the business is down and people are taunting you... this kinda books will help you to Think Big and Think Different.

Thus keep going and let me end this note with a great lines from Robert Frost...

Robert Frost (1874–1963). Mountain Interval. 1920.
 
1. The Road Not Taken
 
TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood, 
And sorry I could not travel both 
And be one traveler, long I stood 
And looked down one as far as I could 
To where it bent in the undergrowth; 5
 
Then took the other, as just as fair, 
And having perhaps the better claim, 
Because it was grassy and wanted wear; 
Though as for that the passing there 
Had worn them really about the same, 10
 
And both that morning equally lay 
In leaves no step had trodden black. 
Oh, I kept the first for another day! 
Yet knowing how way leads on to way, 
I doubted if I should ever come back. 15
 
I shall be telling this with a sigh 
Somewhere ages and ages hence: 
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— 
I took the one less traveled by, 
And that has made all the difference.

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You can find more info about the book at: http://www.stayhungrybook.com/

Price: Rs. 125

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