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Linux in Tamil language
I have set up a new blog called Linux Ulagam, where I am going to write about the Linux OS and how to use it in Tamil language. Initially I thought about participating in the localisation projects to translate Linux and other OSS to Tamil. But then considering my command over Tamil language, I decided…
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Review: Windows XP SP2
A report on XP SP2
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Getting back to work
Why don’t they have bank holidays every month? I loved this bank holiday weekend. Allowed my body and brain to catch up with some sleep. I had deprived myself of decent sleep for quite some time. Good sleep, a day out in the Notting Hill Carnival, phone calls to family and friends, meeting friends and…
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Textile 2.0 Plugin for WordPress
Did I tell you that, “last week, I upgraded my WordPress installation to version 1.2”. Today I decided to activate the Textile 2.0 plugin. It is a cool hack that allows us to format the posts without learning HTML(Hypertext Markup Language). Now formatting the content is simple as * typing * on either side of…
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Blog Directories
Blog directories on the web
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Paes/Bhupathi looses the semi-final
Now that they have lost to the Germans in the semi-final, let us pray that they atleast win the bronze 🙁
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Indian Doubles Pair through to the semi-final
The Indian duo of Leander Paes and Bhupathi are now just one game away from challenging the gold medal. Yesterday the beat Zimbabwe’s W.Black/ K.Ullyett in straight sets. The final score was 6-4, 6-4. Now they will face N.Kiefer/ R.Schuettler of Germany in the semi-final on Thursday. Let us wish them good luck for their…
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Indian national anthem in Athens
Happy news at last 🙂 Rajyavardhan S. Rathore has won the silver medal in Men’s double trap shooting at the athens. Rajyavardhan is currently ranked number 3 in the world and I am very delighted to see him winning a medal at the Olympics. He is only the fourth Indian to win any medal at…
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Could Nanotechnology be the answer?
A recent news article in “The Hindu” reads, New Delhi, July 1. (PTI): Observing that nano technology (microscopic robotic machines) would revolutionise total concepts of future warfare, President APJ Abdul Kalam, today asked the country’s scientists to make a breakthrough in this cutting edge technology. Asserting that nano technology would lead to faster and ultra…
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Tendulkar disappoints once again
I was following India’s Asia cup match against Pakistan on the Cricinfo Radio. Sachin Tendulkar played a on of his classic innings today only to throw it away at the crucial moment. He has once again encouraged his critics who blame that he is not a good finisher of the game. Throughout his innings today,…