What’s Wrong With Profit?

A nice read.

Lynching of criminals on rise in Bihar

Lynching of criminals on rise in Bihar

In Bihar people seem to be running out on patience and have started delivering 'instant justice' by lynching suspected criminals.

At least 25 people have been lynched in the past three weeks in the state, which even otherwise has a high crime rate.

Now this is something that was if not totally expected, but still somewhere round the corner for the state that is going faster and faster into the dungeons of crime and anarchy. After the lawlessness imposed on this unfortunate state by its govt. servants, Bihar has reached this pathetic state where no faith remains in the governing system. This was bound to happen and may well turn out to be the only solution to their problems.

Islamic nations are known for their 'bizzare' punishments that often cross the line of humanity. But for all this barborous acts, i guess, one thing that must be ensured is more order and fear of law. The present situation of Bihar demands such actions to thwart the reigning mafia groups and restablish it to state of sanity.

some links to essays

These are just essays, but they're very well written essays, and if zipped together, you actually get an e-anthology.

If you know of more, do add to this thread. They're written by very intelligent people.

Hint:

if you google 'kellogg techventure anthology', you will find others like these, just as brilliantly written by top MBAs.

IT Organization of the Future
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/ITorg_of_the_future.pdf


Infosys On Balanced Scorecard
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/Aligning%20IT%20Implementation%20to%20Business%20strategy.pdf


Integrating Customers Into Your Value Chain
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/integrating%20customers%20into%20ValueChain.pdf


Fundamentals Of Telecommunications
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/fund_telecom.pdf


Pursuing Excellence In Supply Chain Management
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/pursuing%20excellence%20in%20supply%20chain%20management.pdf


Reengineering Using BPM Technologies
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/Reeng_using_BPMtech.pdf


Wireless SMS
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/SMS.PDF


Wireless Financial Services
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~inno/20039.pdf


Tailoring Supply Chain To Respond To Shifting Demand
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/Tailoring%20Supply%20Chains%20to%20respond%20to%20shifting%20demand.pdf


Three Lenses For Viewing IT Costs
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/3%20lenses%20for%20it%20costs.pdf


Access Mediation
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/ACC_MED.PDF


ADSL
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/ADSL.PDF


Application Services Framework
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/APP_SERV.PDF


Asynchronous Transfer Mode Fundamentals
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/ATM_FUND.PDF


Passive Optical Networks
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/ATM_PON.PDF


Telecoms Networks Deployment
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/deploy_telecom.pdf


Digital Loop Carrier
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/DLC.PDF


DSL-ATM Convergence
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/DSL_ATM.PDF


DTM Fundamentals
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/DTM_FUND.PDF


IBM On Electronic Commerce
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/e_commerce.pdf


Embedded TMN Solutions
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/embed_tmn.pdf


Fibre-to-Home
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/fiber_home.pdf


Fibre-Optic Technology
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/fiber_optic.pdf


GSM
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/GSM.PDF


IP Internetworking Transport

http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/ip_int.pdf


Optical Access
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/opt_acc.pdf


Optical Network
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/OPT_NET.PDF


Optical Transmission
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/opt_trans.pdf


Specification-and-Description Language
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/sdl.pdf


Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/DWDM.PDF


Copper Loop Management In Local Loop Migration
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~infiniti/COPPER.PDF


Concept Maps
http://dilbert.iiml.ac.in/~vivekg/itm/What%20is%20a%20Concept%20Map.pdf



Inset: Visual Basic Tutorial
http://www.vbtutor.net/vbtutor.html

Amendment to take life out of RTI Act: CIC

Amendment to take life out of RTI Act: CIC

What is wrong with my country (i know thats a mere rhetoric as the simple answer is - our politicians). But still...
as this report says, and also on what I have been reading about in newspapers about this wonderful act, if the mentioned step is taken, we are just ruining the single step we took in years to eradicate corruption from the system

OP Kejriwal, member, Central Information Commissioner on Thursday night said the Union Cabinet's decision to exclude officials' notings on government files from the purview of the Right to Information Act will take "life out of the law".

"Information minus the file notings amount to taking the life out of the RTI Act," Kejriwal said in an interview to a private news channel.

"There were hundreds, literally hundreds, who got their ration cards, electricity connections only by filing an application where they asked what was the daily progress of the applications and who were the officers dealing with their applications.

"Now if the file notings are closed, the entire process is stalled," he said.

Kejriwal said, "Once you try to save the names of officials, you try to hide the way the file has moved. What remains in the Act?"

The basic objective of the Act, he pointed out, is to prevent and put a stop to corruption.

"We earnestly hope that the government sees to it that the Act remains its basic strength," he said.

India 12th richest nation

India 12th richest nation in 2005: World Bank

USA - $12.46 trillion
Japan - $4.51 trillion
Germany - $2.78 trillion

Britain
France
Italy
Spain
Canada
Brazil
South Korea

India - $785.47 billion or Rs 35,34,615 crore

Mexico, Russia and Australia.

Kerala’s own quota: mix of merit and social justice

Kerala’s own quota: mix of merit and social justice
Still better.

DA-IICT

From google earth.

Over 300 Indian students to get EU scholarships : HindustanTimes.com

Over 300 Indian students to get EU scholarships : HindustanTimes.com

US gonna face strong challenges now.

Great job or a good career?- The Economic Times

Great job or a good career?- The Economic Times
decent read.

For how long...

RSS drifts from Organiser

And the game continues. When will these people stand up to what they say? I have heard of such politicians once served this country. But not anymore. Now a word is uttered only to deny it later... to enjoy this dual exposure... say-create ruckus - deny chain. Time to show some integrity chaps. You give India a bad name...

More on RFID Basics

FAQ on RFID and RFID privacy

RFID Privacy and Security

Both these links are from RSA Security. A very respected group in this field.

Why Dilbert loves the Internet

He is one of my favorite cartoon characters. Though, I've never been in a full time work environment but still, somehow I can associate well with Dilbert. Adams humor, in a way is not just limited to life in a cubicle but extends beyond that. In every walk of life, I find people equally inept, stubborn and pathetically foolish. Sometimes, it makes me feel I'm turning into a misanthrope.

For now, read this interview with adams.

Not for others. Plz ignore

Software Solutions - EPC and RFID

Get RFID Smart
This Management Primer web course provides an overview of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) to executives in the retail and manufacturing industries.

Video of Sun's Dallas RFID Test Center
Sun's RFID Test Center can be the first step in your journey towards a successful RFID deployment. See how Sun's state-of-the-art Dallas RFID Test Center can help your company meet its specific RFID needs for compliance and beyond.

Stay strong, stay inspired - How to protest, effectively

Stay strong, stay inspired

The article really contains essential tips on how to protest. Didn't know Vhagat could do anything more than writing stuff like 5.someone.

Here is an excerpt:

1. Keep a visual -- This is vital in today's multimedia world. Newspapers need to be colourful to compete with television, and a television is not a television without a visual. Gandhi kept a visual -- salt march (everyone remembers the scooping of salt), burning British made clothes, operating the charkha and more. Placards are boring. Do something else -- a huge bonfire, human chains -- be creative, make it easier for NDTV. They will come, I promise.

2. Emotions more than Reason -- Whenever activists talk to the media, always keep emotions in the forefront. Brooding anger, tears, banging fists is far more interesting than statistics on caste based demographics. Tell people what you think about the issue -- you are on the editorial page. Tell people what you feel about the issue -- you are on the front page.

3. Intentions more than Action -- This is a trick most used by our politicians even today. In reality, actions alone matter. However, our politicians keep saying 'our intention is to lift the backward castes', and they almost sound reasonable. Of course, the actions only divide the country and kill merit -- but they hide in the garb of purported good intentions. Protestors can do the same. They may be blocking traffic -- but harp on the intentions: 'But this is for Saraswati mata -- knowledge should decide'. (Think about it -- the politicians will be scared to take on Saraswati mata or if you mix any religious sentiment in your favour). Alongside, attack the other party's intentions -- 'they are only doing reservations for selfish political gain' (which is probably true).

4. Don't hurt yourself -- Burning yourself or even hunger strikes are very dangerous tools. There is no guarantee they will be effective. If they don't work, you will be seen as weak. Gandhi used a hunger strike rarely, and only after he had decades of experience.

5. Find a simple, interesting slogan -- Gandhi always had a simple slogan. It gives two benefits -- one it makes it easier to pass through word of mouth with minimal distortion. Secondly, it fits into the limited headline space in newspapers. In media terms, this is called 'the hook'. The reservation movement has no slogan yet. Find one. My suggestions: "No suck-up politics" OR "India on Merit only"

Delhi docs to strike work

IMA asks Delhi docs to strike work, calls for bandh on May 15
When it comes to doctors, the situation get a little tricky. On one hand, you are protesting against the callous govt. or the police or both and on the other, you have people who are also, in some way or the other, oppressed by the same bodies of law. Now who are you victimising in this whole process? Why should the govenment not hear their cries before they take such a stand?
Satyagrah - is the govt. waiting for someone to get killed? Someone to immolate himself...

The RFID Hacking Underground
They can steal your smartcard, lift your passport, jack your car, even clone the chip in your arm. And you won't feel a thing. 5 tales from the RFID-hacking underground.

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feels weird while posting this link. This is related to my field of research during my RI. And I had my exams of the SP course (security protocols) today which I messed up very badly. Don't know what I'll do during the RI.

Students cry out: No reservation please

Students cry out: No reservation please
Finally, people have come out together in huge numbers and most importantly, accross India. We were expecting the same thing on 17th April. It didn't materialze, though.
On a very selfish note, I would say that we couldn't have gone out now as our exams start tomorrow onwards. (and I'm bloggin when I should have been reading. Anyways...)

The pledge to never vote for Congress was the best part of it as it directly attacks the very motive of implementing reservations. It would be interesting to see congress's reaction as this must be becoming increasingly clear to them that the move will surely backfire soon.

Rohit Singh's statement was well-balanced and clear.
But who the hell is this Arjun Dangle ? A question for Mr. Dangle -

"Do you think that all the general class students study in ACs and only the so
called backward class people live in villages and in places that lack proper
living facilities"?

Take a break man and get your view right.
Reservations as a measure for social justice is like asking for ice-cream when you are thristy. Mr. Dangle and all others -

No amount of ice-cream will quench your thirst. So it is better you concentrate
on finding water. And let those who pay for the ice-cream, the students with
calibre to pass these exams, enjoy it too.

(and nobody is saying that calibre is defined by your caste. When God didn't distinguish in giving brains to people who the hell are you to try doing so? )

No job quotas on private firms

Government not to impose job quotas on private firms
Is it due to the todays protest march or due to industries reaction when PM mentioned that for the first time in front of CII.
Anyways... it some good news

Medical students hold rally against quota policy

Good show guys. Keep it up.
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Today, I received a call from some one who wants to guide us about how to go about protesting against the bill. Now we have already taken out a protest march from our place to the collector's office. That itself didn't find enough people with that will to oppose the bill.

Deserve then Desire

People simply want someone else to do this for them, while they put that EXTRA time in squeezing through the 50% of whats left in open. Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh...

Quota stir to hit the streets today

Hope things turn out in a big way. There has been a huge difference in the way people came out against it in 90s and now. Cyber space provided a vent to their feelings this time while back then in 90s, coming on the road was the only way to remonstrate.
But, sadly, politics and the politicians don't operate through the broadband cables. They still are like a bunch of illetrate people who need to be told things more explicitely.
May be, after translating in their language, that is of protests, dharna, effigy-burning, clashes with police and similar things, the point is conveyed to them.
Waiting for the outcome of this protest.