UBUNTU is allowing an open source operating system .
You can request for a cd or download freely from UBUNTU site.
https://shipit.ubuntu.com/
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Microsoft Releases New OSS Tools for Windows Azure
At its Open Source India Conference, Microsoft announced the availability of a new set of developer tools and Software Development Kits (SDKs) for PHP developers who want to build applications for Windows Azure.
“We are working to give open source developers more access to our platforms,” said Vijay Rajagopalan, Principal Architect, Interoperability Strategy team, Microsoft. “One example of this is our support for an open and interoperable cloud, which we believe is critical for businesses, governments and organizations to take full advantage of cloud-enabled innovations. The new SDKs and tools we are announcing are an important step towards ensuring an open cloud that in turn brings greater flexibility to our partners and customers.”’
The software vendor presented the technology preview and global availability of the following tools and SDKs that support open source developers working in mixed IT environments:
Windows Azure has been designed from the ground up with a standards-based approach and the platform supports multiple Internet protocols including HTTP, XML, SOAP and REST —ensuring data portability.
Microsoft continues to work with many industry organizations to explore the meaning of openness in the cloud. Developer Choice is one of four foundational elements being explored, along with Data Portability, Standards and Ease of Migration and Deployment. The four foundational elements, along with practical and technical examples, are the basis for a broad industry conversation about cloud platform interoperability.
Microsoft’s continued focus on delivering comprehensive cloud services across all three layers [Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)] for businesses of all sizes has already seen strong momentum among customers and partners across the world and in India. For example, in India, over 6,000 applications are available on Windows Azure. Indian ISVs and SIs including Wipro, Infosys, TCS, HCL Technologies and Mahindra Satyam are building applications and solutions across verticals ranging from healthcare to banking to manufacturing for both local and global markets.
“We are working to give open source developers more access to our platforms,” said Vijay Rajagopalan, Principal Architect, Interoperability Strategy team, Microsoft. “One example of this is our support for an open and interoperable cloud, which we believe is critical for businesses, governments and organizations to take full advantage of cloud-enabled innovations. The new SDKs and tools we are announcing are an important step towards ensuring an open cloud that in turn brings greater flexibility to our partners and customers.”’
The software vendor presented the technology preview and global availability of the following tools and SDKs that support open source developers working in mixed IT environments:
- Windows Azure Companion (new) Community Technology Preview (CTP): A new tool that aims to provide a seamless experience when installing and configuring PHP platform-elements (PHP runtime, extensions) and web-applications running on Windows Azure. This first CTP focuses on PHP, but it may be extended to be used for deploying any open source component or application that runs on Windows Azure
- Windows Azure Tools for Eclipse for PHP (update): A plug-in for PHP developers using the Eclipse development environment, which provides tools to create, test and deploy web applications targeting Windows Azure
- Windows Azure Command Line Tools for PHP (update): A command-line tool, which offers PHP developers a simple way to package PHP based applications in order to deploy to Windows Azure
- Windows Azure SDK for PHP version 2.0 (update): It enables PHP developers to extend their applications by leveraging Windows Azure services (like Blobs, tables and queues) in their web applications whether they run on Windows Azure or on another cloud platform.
Windows Azure has been designed from the ground up with a standards-based approach and the platform supports multiple Internet protocols including HTTP, XML, SOAP and REST —ensuring data portability.
Microsoft continues to work with many industry organizations to explore the meaning of openness in the cloud. Developer Choice is one of four foundational elements being explored, along with Data Portability, Standards and Ease of Migration and Deployment. The four foundational elements, along with practical and technical examples, are the basis for a broad industry conversation about cloud platform interoperability.
Microsoft’s continued focus on delivering comprehensive cloud services across all three layers [Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)] for businesses of all sizes has already seen strong momentum among customers and partners across the world and in India. For example, in India, over 6,000 applications are available on Windows Azure. Indian ISVs and SIs including Wipro, Infosys, TCS, HCL Technologies and Mahindra Satyam are building applications and solutions across verticals ranging from healthcare to banking to manufacturing for both local and global markets.
Speedo Launched Aquashot Waterproof Camera
Now even you can take pictures while swimming. Isn’t so good? Speedo just launched its new camera just for the water lovers.
The camera will take all sorts of pictures as long as you only bring it 3 feet under the water. If you happen to accidentally let go of it while it’s underwater, this camera won’t sink. It will float to the surface. Features of this camera are:
- 5 MP camera
- 4x digital zoom
- 2.4 inch LCD screen.
- SD memory card slot
- Green and Pink colors are available
The cost of this camera is $138 through.
New Speaker System for Apple iPhone 3G / iPhone 3Gs 16GB / 32GB / iTouch Gen2 White
Now you enjoy your parties more with full of integrated speaker system provides high quality stereo sound Compact size with iPhone 3G / iPod Touch. Charge your device through 30 pin dock connector with a USB power cord USB power cord charges both the speaker and your iPhone 3G / iPod Touch.
Feature with rotatable cradle for best viewing angles Speaker with built in battery for convenience Dimensions: 4.9 x 2.5 x 2.5 inch, On /Off switch and volume control Includes 3.5mm to 3.5 mm audio cable and USB 2.0 to DC charging cable Color:
This device is compatible with Apple iPhone 3G / iPod Touch 1st Generation / 2nd Generation / iPhone 3Gs 16GB / 32GB / iPod Touch 3rd Gen. 32GB / 64GB
But not compatible with iPhone 1st Generation.
Google Now allows Gmail Invitation via Cell phones
you live in the United States and have a cellphone you can now receive an instant Gmail invitation without having to track one down from the web or your friends.
Gmail, Google's free e-mail service, is now opening up to more members of the public.
While it is still a invitation only feature at the moment, Google is expanding Gmail to send invitations to US mobile phones.
To do visit
on Google's site
You have to input your number into a text box and also type in a verification code (Step 1).
It must be noted that Google will store your number so you don't try to make hundreds of e-mail addresses.
Furthermore, once you give your number Google will send you a verification code.
Plunk that into another textbox (Step 2) and your cell phone number and you then can start setting up your Gmail account.
Gmail, Google's free e-mail service, is now opening up to more members of the public.
While it is still a invitation only feature at the moment, Google is expanding Gmail to send invitations to US mobile phones.
To do visit
on Google's site
You have to input your number into a text box and also type in a verification code (Step 1).
It must be noted that Google will store your number so you don't try to make hundreds of e-mail addresses.
Furthermore, once you give your number Google will send you a verification code.
Plunk that into another textbox (Step 2) and your cell phone number and you then can start setting up your Gmail account.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
How to Lock Your CD-ROM Drive
The CD-ROM drive is one of the most integral components of a computer. Without it we can’t play CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, play CD-dependent games, open documents, install programs and Operating Systems, and write files.
However, if you’re sharing your PC with others, especially at home, every user tends to exploit the CD-ROM drive. Without your knowledge, some users will use it to copy files to your PC or write files from your PC.
Also, using it too much can affect the performance and durability of the drive. As the owner of the computer, you should do something about this to limit the use of the CD-ROM drive. The only solution is to lock it.
Locking your CD-ROM drive serves many purposes. For one, locking it restricts unauthorized use. You can also lock the drive and use it as a Parental Control
for your children. If it’s busted, you can lock it to prevent other users from placing a CD into the drive.
Windows does not have a tool that locks CD-ROM drives. What you can do is download and install the CDRom-Lock software
. The program’s tray icon offers a very convenient way of locking and unlocking all your CD-ROM drives in two easy clicks.
You can get this application at http://sourceforge.net/projects/cdrom-lock.
download now
Save the setup file in your computer by clicking Save File.
save file
When the download is finished, double-click the setup file.
download complete
Select the installation language you want and press OK.
select language
The Setup Wizard will help you install the program. Click Next > and complete the setup process.
setup wizard
When the installation is done, run the software and press the Finish button.
setup complete
This is CDRom-Lock’s main interface. The default program language is German.
main interface
To change the language, click Bearbeiten and press Optionen.
options
In the Preferences window, tick English. In here, you can also set the Password protection
so that only you can lock and unlock the drive.
When you’re done with these procedures, hit the Apply button.
preferences
By default, when the software is launched, it will automatically lock your CD drive. You can’t open it using the hardware’s eject button.
cd drive
Even if you click the Eject command, you still can’t release it.
eject cd drive
You will see this error message when you’re unable to open the CD-ROM drive.
cant eject
To unlock it, tick the Unlock tickbox and press OK.
unlock
You will be prompted to enter the unlock password.
enter password
When the password is correct, the drive will be unlocked, as signified by the green circle.
cd drive unlocked
source:onlne techno tips
However, if you’re sharing your PC with others, especially at home, every user tends to exploit the CD-ROM drive. Without your knowledge, some users will use it to copy files to your PC or write files from your PC.
Also, using it too much can affect the performance and durability of the drive. As the owner of the computer, you should do something about this to limit the use of the CD-ROM drive. The only solution is to lock it.
Locking your CD-ROM drive serves many purposes. For one, locking it restricts unauthorized use. You can also lock the drive and use it as a Parental Control
for your children. If it’s busted, you can lock it to prevent other users from placing a CD into the drive.
Windows does not have a tool that locks CD-ROM drives. What you can do is download and install the CDRom-Lock software
. The program’s tray icon offers a very convenient way of locking and unlocking all your CD-ROM drives in two easy clicks.
You can get this application at http://sourceforge.net/projects/cdrom-lock.
download now
Save the setup file in your computer by clicking Save File.
save file
When the download is finished, double-click the setup file.
download complete
Select the installation language you want and press OK.
select language
The Setup Wizard will help you install the program. Click Next > and complete the setup process.
setup wizard
When the installation is done, run the software and press the Finish button.
setup complete
This is CDRom-Lock’s main interface. The default program language is German.
main interface
To change the language, click Bearbeiten and press Optionen.
options
In the Preferences window, tick English. In here, you can also set the Password protection
so that only you can lock and unlock the drive.
When you’re done with these procedures, hit the Apply button.
preferences
By default, when the software is launched, it will automatically lock your CD drive. You can’t open it using the hardware’s eject button.
cd drive
Even if you click the Eject command, you still can’t release it.
eject cd drive
You will see this error message when you’re unable to open the CD-ROM drive.
cant eject
To unlock it, tick the Unlock tickbox and press OK.
unlock
You will be prompted to enter the unlock password.
enter password
When the password is correct, the drive will be unlocked, as signified by the green circle.
cd drive unlocked
source:onlne techno tips
Sending an Email to Multiple Recipients - Cc: and Bcc:
When you write an email, you write it to someone (or, of course, to someone special).
Yet the To: field is not the only place to put an addressee. Two more fields accept recipients. They are called Cc: and Bcc:, and you probably have already seen them — the former at least — in your email program. Let's find out what Cc: and Bcc: are for.
Cc: — Carbon Copy
"Cc" is short for "carbon copy". Those naming and designing this email feature probably had the real world counterpart to email in mind: letters. Carbon copy paper made it possible to send the same letter to two (or even more if you hit the keys really hard) different people without the onerous task of having to write or type it twice.
The analogy works well. An email is sent to the person in the To: field, of course.
A verbatim copy of the message is also sent to all the addresses listed in the Cc: field, though. Yes, there can be more than one email address in this field, and they all get a copy. To enter more than one address in the Cc: field, separate them with commas.
The Shortcomings of Cc:
When you send a message to more than one address using the Cc: field, both the original recipient and all the recipients of the carbon copies see the To: and Cc: fields including all the addresses in them.
This means that every recipient gets to know the email addresses of all the persons that received your message. This is usually not desirable. Nobody likes their email address exposed to the public.
Full Cc: fields also don't look all that good. They can become quite long and grow big on the screen. Lots of email addresses will overshadow little message text.
Bcc: — Blind Carbon Copy
The long version of "Bcc" is "blind carbon copy". If this gives you the image of an empty sheet of paper — a carbon copy without text —, that's not quite what email's Bcc: is up to.
The Bcc: field helps you deal with the problems created by Cc:. As it is the case with Cc:, a copy of the message goes to every single email address appearing in the Bcc: field.
The difference is that neither the Bcc: field itself nor the email addresses in it appear in any of the copies (and not in the message sent to the person in the To: field either).
The only recipient address that will be visible to all recipients is the one in the To: field. So, to keep maximum anonymity you can put your own address in the To: field and use Bcc: exclusively to address your message.
Bcc: lets you send a newsletter, too, or send a message to "undisclosed recipients".
Cc: and Bcc: Netiquette
Bcc: is a nice and powerful tool. But you still should limit its use to cases when it is clear that the message was sent to multiple recipients whose addresses are protected using Bcc:. You could mention the other recipients at the end of the email by name, but not by email address, for example.
In any case, Bcc: not a spying device. How would you feel when a message addressed to you might also have reached a number of other people, but you did not know who?
Yet the To: field is not the only place to put an addressee. Two more fields accept recipients. They are called Cc: and Bcc:, and you probably have already seen them — the former at least — in your email program. Let's find out what Cc: and Bcc: are for.
Cc: — Carbon Copy
"Cc" is short for "carbon copy". Those naming and designing this email feature probably had the real world counterpart to email in mind: letters. Carbon copy paper made it possible to send the same letter to two (or even more if you hit the keys really hard) different people without the onerous task of having to write or type it twice.
The analogy works well. An email is sent to the person in the To: field, of course.
A verbatim copy of the message is also sent to all the addresses listed in the Cc: field, though. Yes, there can be more than one email address in this field, and they all get a copy. To enter more than one address in the Cc: field, separate them with commas.
The Shortcomings of Cc:
When you send a message to more than one address using the Cc: field, both the original recipient and all the recipients of the carbon copies see the To: and Cc: fields including all the addresses in them.
This means that every recipient gets to know the email addresses of all the persons that received your message. This is usually not desirable. Nobody likes their email address exposed to the public.
Full Cc: fields also don't look all that good. They can become quite long and grow big on the screen. Lots of email addresses will overshadow little message text.
Bcc: — Blind Carbon Copy
The long version of "Bcc" is "blind carbon copy". If this gives you the image of an empty sheet of paper — a carbon copy without text —, that's not quite what email's Bcc: is up to.
The Bcc: field helps you deal with the problems created by Cc:. As it is the case with Cc:, a copy of the message goes to every single email address appearing in the Bcc: field.
The difference is that neither the Bcc: field itself nor the email addresses in it appear in any of the copies (and not in the message sent to the person in the To: field either).
The only recipient address that will be visible to all recipients is the one in the To: field. So, to keep maximum anonymity you can put your own address in the To: field and use Bcc: exclusively to address your message.
Bcc: lets you send a newsletter, too, or send a message to "undisclosed recipients".
Cc: and Bcc: Netiquette
Bcc: is a nice and powerful tool. But you still should limit its use to cases when it is clear that the message was sent to multiple recipients whose addresses are protected using Bcc:. You could mention the other recipients at the end of the email by name, but not by email address, for example.
In any case, Bcc: not a spying device. How would you feel when a message addressed to you might also have reached a number of other people, but you did not know who?
Top 10 steps in writing an effective e-mail
Below is a listing of our top 10 tips for writing an effective e-mail. Following these suggestions will get you a better response from your e-mails and make e-mailing more enjoyable for you and your recipients.
Keep your e-mails short
Less is more. The shorter you can keep your e-mail while still relaying your message or question the better. At most we suggest no more than three paragraphs of text.
Make the subject line clear and easy to read
The subject of the e-mail should contain enough information to let the recipient know what the e-mail is about.
Make the e-mail personal
Always include the name or alias of the e-mail recipient. If you want the e-mail to be even more personal include your real name in the e-mail as well.
Watch your spelling and grammar
E-mail with spelling and other grammatical errors tells the reader it's not that important. Always spell check, keep the below suggestions in mind, and proof read the e-mail before sending it out.
* Always use proper punctuation and capitalization.
* Never use shorthand or acronyms people don't understand.
* Do not WRITE IN ALL CAPS; it gives the impression you're YELLING.
Don't forward jokes and other e-mails
While you may find a joke funny or find an e-mail interesting or disturbing most people don't enjoy getting forwarded e-mails. Never forward e-mails to all your friends and family.
Remember e-mail isn't private
Realize that e-mail is not encrypted and can be forwarded to other people. Never send personal or company confidential data in e-mail.
Reply to e-mails effectively
When replying to e-mails keep the below suggestions in mind.
* Try to reply to e-mails as quickly as possible.
* Use the "Reply to all" option cautiously. Really make sure if there are multiple recipients in the CC that everyone really needs to see your reply.
* Keep the e-mail thread (previous messages) in the body of the message and your response at the top. This helps remind the reader what the e-mail was about.
* Do not over use e-mail program options such as "high-priority", "automatic replies", "read receipts", etc.
Keep the CC and BCC to a minimum
When using CC to send to e-mail to multiple recipients try to keep the list to a minimum. Often when someone sees more than four in the list they'll disregard it as not important or think one of the other recipients will take care of it.
Also use BCC instead of CC when it's not important for the e-mail recipients to see whom the e-mail was sent to and to help keep everyone's e-mail addresses private.
Use plaintext instead of HTML
Always send your e-mails as plaintext. It may not be as pretty but it does allow the e-mail to be read easier and is often less distracting.
Use a clean signature
Signatures can be an effective method of displaying your contact information at the bottom of e-mails. However, follow e-mail signature etiquette when creating your own signature.
Keep your e-mails short
Less is more. The shorter you can keep your e-mail while still relaying your message or question the better. At most we suggest no more than three paragraphs of text.
Make the subject line clear and easy to read
The subject of the e-mail should contain enough information to let the recipient know what the e-mail is about.
Make the e-mail personal
Always include the name or alias of the e-mail recipient. If you want the e-mail to be even more personal include your real name in the e-mail as well.
Watch your spelling and grammar
E-mail with spelling and other grammatical errors tells the reader it's not that important. Always spell check, keep the below suggestions in mind, and proof read the e-mail before sending it out.
* Always use proper punctuation and capitalization.
* Never use shorthand or acronyms people don't understand.
* Do not WRITE IN ALL CAPS; it gives the impression you're YELLING.
Don't forward jokes and other e-mails
While you may find a joke funny or find an e-mail interesting or disturbing most people don't enjoy getting forwarded e-mails. Never forward e-mails to all your friends and family.
Remember e-mail isn't private
Realize that e-mail is not encrypted and can be forwarded to other people. Never send personal or company confidential data in e-mail.
Reply to e-mails effectively
When replying to e-mails keep the below suggestions in mind.
* Try to reply to e-mails as quickly as possible.
* Use the "Reply to all" option cautiously. Really make sure if there are multiple recipients in the CC that everyone really needs to see your reply.
* Keep the e-mail thread (previous messages) in the body of the message and your response at the top. This helps remind the reader what the e-mail was about.
* Do not over use e-mail program options such as "high-priority", "automatic replies", "read receipts", etc.
Keep the CC and BCC to a minimum
When using CC to send to e-mail to multiple recipients try to keep the list to a minimum. Often when someone sees more than four in the list they'll disregard it as not important or think one of the other recipients will take care of it.
Also use BCC instead of CC when it's not important for the e-mail recipients to see whom the e-mail was sent to and to help keep everyone's e-mail addresses private.
Use plaintext instead of HTML
Always send your e-mails as plaintext. It may not be as pretty but it does allow the e-mail to be read easier and is often less distracting.
Use a clean signature
Signatures can be an effective method of displaying your contact information at the bottom of e-mails. However, follow e-mail signature etiquette when creating your own signature.
Basic PC shortcut keys
The below basic shortcut keys are a listing of shortcut keys that will work with almost all IBM compatible computers and software programs. It is highly recommended that all users keep a good reference of the below short cut keys and/or try to memorize the below keys. Doing so will dramatically increase your productivity.
Shortcut Keys Description
Alt + F File menu options in current program.
Alt + E Edit options in current program
F1 Universal Help in almost every Windows program.
Ctrl + A Select all text.
Ctrl + X Cut selected item.
Shift + Del Cut selected item.
Ctrl + C Copy selected item.
Ctrl + Ins Copy selected item
Ctrl + V Paste
Shift + Ins Paste
Home Goes to beginning of current line.
Ctrl + Home Goes to beginning of document.
End Goes to end of current line.
Ctrl + End Goes to end of document.
Shift + Home Highlights from current position to beginning of line.
Shift + End Highlights from current position to end of line.
Ctrl + Left arrow Moves one word to the left at a time.
Ctrl + Right arrow Moves one word to the right at a time.
Shortcut Keys Description
Alt + F File menu options in current program.
Alt + E Edit options in current program
F1 Universal Help in almost every Windows program.
Ctrl + A Select all text.
Ctrl + X Cut selected item.
Shift + Del Cut selected item.
Ctrl + C Copy selected item.
Ctrl + Ins Copy selected item
Ctrl + V Paste
Shift + Ins Paste
Home Goes to beginning of current line.
Ctrl + Home Goes to beginning of document.
End Goes to end of current line.
Ctrl + End Goes to end of document.
Shift + Home Highlights from current position to beginning of line.
Shift + End Highlights from current position to end of line.
Ctrl + Left arrow Moves one word to the left at a time.
Ctrl + Right arrow Moves one word to the right at a time.
GROUP DISCUSSIONS
TCY Online:
1.Public sector is more a hindrance than help to promote socialism.
2.Economic betterment of the poorer nations is as important as disarmament to ensure lasting world peace.
3.From public sector to privatization as in theU.K. , is the right answer for India
4.The doctrine of "limited nuclear war" is an ill-convinced, ill-logical, irrational and extremely dangerous concept.
5.Some simple but effective electoral reforms will enable us to retain the present parliamentary system and ensure the preservation of democracy inIndia
6.We must have only two national parties to contest parliamentary elections and regional parties should not be allowed to contest for the same.
7.We can increase our food production not only to match our population explosion but also for export provided we adopt modern, mechanized farming methods with large size land holdings.
8.Nuclear war cannot be won and should not be fought.
9.Private enterprise and not public sector will contribute to faster and higher economic growth inIndia
10.Inflation is inevitable in our developing country.
11.The policy of reservation is a legacy of the British and it has done more harm than good.
12.Do you think MBAs are useful in the manufacturing / production department?
13.For a marketing post graduate, without prior work experience working in a big marketing firm is a disadvantage when compared with working in a small firm. Discuss.
14.Consumerism is destroying the social fabric of Indian culture.
15.Free market is a prerequisite for growth.
16.Cricket as a national obsession is a detriment to other sports.
17.To developIndia
18.Formulate the government's health policy to control the spread of AIDS.
19.Advertising is a waste of resources.
20.Privatization will lead to less corruption.
21. State
22.There can never be a classless society.
23.Beauty pageants are a marketing gimmick.
24.Voting rights to illiterates inIndia
25.Joint family is a blessing in disguise.
26.Higher education should be made possible only for those who can pay for it.
27.The weaker sex is the weakness of the stronger sex.
28.Women cannot successfully combine both career and home.
29.Women are good managers.
30.Executive should be allowed to form unions.
31.Effect of liberalization on poverty.
32.Indians perform better as individuals rather than in groups.
33.Business and ethics go hand in hand, or do they?
34.Developing countries should spend more on development than on defense.
35.Political parties have outlived their utility.
36.Is Swadeshi relevant forIndia
37.Money is required to earn more money.
38.Foreign trade is necessary for any country to survive .
39.Presidential Vs Parliamentary form of government ofIndia
40.Technology: The Ism' Of The New Millennium?
41.Religion And Politics Should Not Mix
42.TRIPS Controversy And The Patent Act Amendment
43.Export Stagnation: Causes And Cures
44.Excessive Depiction Of Sex And Violence In Films
45.Classical Music Heritage And The Growing Pop-Culture
46.Decentralisation & The Panchayati Raj Institutions
47.Should India Sign The CTBT
48.State Interventions In Market Kind Or Mixed Economy
49.Science Is A Boon Or Bane
50.Is Swapping Terrorists For Hostages An Encouragement For Plane- Hijackers?
51.India
52.Nice Guys Finish Last
53.All Work And No Play Makes Jack A Dull Boy
54.Individual Freedom And Civil Society
55.Conventionalism And Modernity: The Ever going Debate
56.Should There Be A Restriction On Permissiveness Being propagated by The MTV Culture And Foreign Media?
57.Marxism And Its Future All Over The World
58.The Growing Menace Of Casteism And Regionalism
59.Presidential Form Of Government Is Needed InIndia
60.Bullet For Bullet: Is It The Right Policy?
61.Capitation Fees Should Be Abolished
62.Arranged Marriages Are Better Than The Love-Marriages
63.Brain-Drain Has To Be Stopped
64.Business And Ethics Can't / Don't Go Together
65.Are women As good as Men Or Inferior?
66.Nothing Succeeds Like Success
67.The Malthusian Economic Prophecy Is No Longer Relevant
68.Secessionism In The North-East: Who's To Blame?
69.ShouldIndia Break Diplomatic Ties With Pakistan
70.Age and Youth: Experience And Young Talent
71.`East Is East & West Is Where All The Action Is': Mark Twain
72.Freedom Of _Expression And The State Authority.
73.Capital Punishment Should Be Abolished
74.Tuitions Should Be Banned
75.India Needs Gujral Doctrine For Better International Relations
76.Doctors' Accountability To Improve Health-Care
77.Universal Disarmament Is A Must
78.Indian Cricket Team Shouldn't Be Allowed To Play Abroad
1.Public sector is more a hindrance than help to promote socialism.
2.Economic betterment of the poorer nations is as important as disarmament to ensure lasting world peace.
3.From public sector to privatization as in the
4.The doctrine of "limited nuclear war" is an ill-convinced, ill-logical, irrational and extremely dangerous concept.
5.Some simple but effective electoral reforms will enable us to retain the present parliamentary system and ensure the preservation of democracy in
6.We must have only two national parties to contest parliamentary elections and regional parties should not be allowed to contest for the same.
7.We can increase our food production not only to match our population explosion but also for export provided we adopt modern, mechanized farming methods with large size land holdings.
8.Nuclear war cannot be won and should not be fought.
9.Private enterprise and not public sector will contribute to faster and higher economic growth in
10.Inflation is inevitable in our developing country.
11.The policy of reservation is a legacy of the British and it has done more harm than good.
12.Do you think MBAs are useful in the manufacturing / production department?
13.For a marketing post graduate, without prior work experience working in a big marketing firm is a disadvantage when compared with working in a small firm. Discuss.
14.Consumerism is destroying the social fabric of Indian culture.
15.Free market is a prerequisite for growth.
16.Cricket as a national obsession is a detriment to other sports.
17.To develop
18.Formulate the government's health policy to control the spread of AIDS.
19.Advertising is a waste of resources.
20.Privatization will lead to less corruption.
22.There can never be a classless society.
23.Beauty pageants are a marketing gimmick.
24.Voting rights to illiterates in
25.Joint family is a blessing in disguise.
26.Higher education should be made possible only for those who can pay for it.
27.The weaker sex is the weakness of the stronger sex.
28.Women cannot successfully combine both career and home.
29.Women are good managers.
30.Executive should be allowed to form unions.
31.Effect of liberalization on poverty.
32.Indians perform better as individuals rather than in groups.
33.Business and ethics go hand in hand, or do they?
34.Developing countries should spend more on development than on defense.
35.Political parties have outlived their utility.
36.Is Swadeshi relevant for
37.Money is required to earn more money.
38.Foreign trade is necessary for any country to survive .
39.Presidential Vs Parliamentary form of government of
40.Technology: The Ism' Of The New Millennium?
41.Religion And Politics Should Not Mix
42.TRIPS Controversy And The Patent Act Amendment
43.Export Stagnation: Causes And Cures
44.Excessive Depiction Of Sex And Violence In Films
45.Classical Music Heritage And The Growing Pop-Culture
46.Decentralisation & The Panchayati Raj Institutions
47.Should India Sign The CTBT
48.State Interventions In Market Kind Or Mixed Economy
49.Science Is A Boon Or Bane
50.Is Swapping Terrorists For Hostages An Encouragement For Plane- Hijackers?
51.
52.Nice Guys Finish Last
53.All Work And No Play Makes Jack A Dull Boy
54.Individual Freedom And Civil Society
55.Conventionalism And Modernity: The Ever going Debate
56.Should There Be A Restriction On Permissiveness Being propagated by The MTV Culture And Foreign Media?
57.Marxism And Its Future All Over The World
58.The Growing Menace Of Casteism And Regionalism
59.Presidential Form Of Government Is Needed In
60.Bullet For Bullet: Is It The Right Policy?
61.Capitation Fees Should Be Abolished
62.Arranged Marriages Are Better Than The Love-Marriages
63.Brain-Drain Has To Be Stopped
64.Business And Ethics Can't / Don't Go Together
65.Are women As good as Men Or Inferior?
66.Nothing Succeeds Like Success
67.The Malthusian Economic Prophecy Is No Longer Relevant
68.Secessionism In The North-East: Who's To Blame?
69.Should
70.Age and Youth: Experience And Young Talent
71.`East Is East & West Is Where All The Action Is': Mark Twain
72.Freedom Of _Expression And The State Authority.
73.Capital Punishment Should Be Abolished
74.Tuitions Should Be Banned
75.India Needs Gujral Doctrine For Better International Relations
76.Doctors' Accountability To Improve Health-Care
77.Universal Disarmament Is A Must
78.Indian Cricket Team Shouldn't Be Allowed To Play Abroad
ECONOMIC TOPICS:
1. In our economic matters, there is an excessive tendency towards the thinking rather than doing.
2. Every cloud has a silver lining
3. Can the economy achieve an 8 percent growth rate?.
4. Is disinvestment really that good for
5. Are co-operatives relevant in today's globalised environment?.
6. Foreign aid is a dangerous drug that can stimulate in small doses but become fatally addictive in larger doses.
7. Modern day sport in industrialised society is an industry, as anything else.
8. Government should clean its own hands before pointing finger at the private sector for corruption.
9. Is the NPA ordinance too harsh?
10. Reforms have to grow up.
11. The future lies with glocalisation .
12. Is the consumer really the king in
13. Globalisation versus nationalism
14. Conditional access system for cable TV watchers: boon or bane?
15. If
16. Commercialisation of health care : Good or Bad ?
17. For globalisation to succeed in
18. Is the
19. Economic freedom not old fashioned theories of development will lead to growth and prosperity
20. Markets left to themselves encourage greed.
21. For globalisation to succeed in
22. Should businessmen run the finance ministry
23. Should important services like transport be left to market forces?.
24. Is there any point in having a business strategy when the world changes from month to month?
25. Is the patents bill good for
26. Is the business of business only business?.
27. Globalisation is good for developing countries
28. Public sector being a guarantor of job security is a myth.
29. Is industryless growth here to stay ?
30. Capitalism is a very flawed system but the others are so much worse ?
31. How can business get rid of the bad name that it has earned?
32. Government pumping money into the economy is not the solution for
our economic problems
33. Business ethics are no longer a luxury for corporates but a necessity?
34. How should privatisation proceeds be utilised ?
35. Is the budgeting exercise of any use?
36. Should agricultural subsidies be stopped ?
37. Will Mumbai's film industry ever evolve into a truly modern corporatised one?
38. Will market reforms enrich rich states further, while poorer ones lag further?.
39. Why do we lag behind
40. Who says MNCs are superior to Indian companies ?.
41. Why not use a brand index to measure national prosperity?.
42. What we need to reduce scams is better regulatory bodies.
43. War rhetoric is misplaced in a country like
44. Trade can help the poor ?
45. The power ministry should cut off supplies to all the defaulting SEBs.
46. Steal a few lakhs and you're a criminal. Steal a few hundred crores and you become an industrialist.
47. Should PSUs be divested through strategic sale or public offer?
48. The state is above the law?
Management Education Topics:
1. Managerial skills learnt in the classroom can never match those learnt from experience
2. Democracy is hampering
3. MBA in
4. Religion is a private affair and should be of no concern for the state
5. Decreasing defense expenditure and increasing social expenditure is the need of the hour
ECONOMIC TOPICS:
1. Developing countries need trade, not aid.
2. Why do we lag behindChina
3. Capitalism is a very flawed system but the others are so much worse.
4. Flexibility of labour laws is the key to attracting more Foreign Direct Investment.
5. Is the business of business only business?
POLITICAL TOPICS:
1. Reserving seats for women in Panchayat has not only been a farce but has distracted from developing a more genuine voice of women.
2. Have the nuclear tests of 1998 benefited or harmedIndia
3. Voters, not, political parties are responsible for the criminalisation of politics.
4. The voters are required to be well informed and educated about their candidates so that they can elect the right aspirant by their own assessment.
5.India
1. Developing countries need trade, not aid.
2. Why do we lag behind
3. Capitalism is a very flawed system but the others are so much worse.
4. Flexibility of labour laws is the key to attracting more Foreign Direct Investment.
5. Is the business of business only business?
POLITICAL TOPICS:
1. Reserving seats for women in Panchayat has not only been a farce but has distracted from developing a more genuine voice of women.
2. Have the nuclear tests of 1998 benefited or harmed
3. Voters, not, political parties are responsible for the criminalisation of politics.
4. The voters are required to be well informed and educated about their candidates so that they can elect the right aspirant by their own assessment.
5.
Creative Topics:
1.The Wheel is Turning Round and Round
2.If I was the Finance Minister/Prime Minister
3.There is no right way to do a wrong thing
4.Group Task: How can we have Mount Everest in India?
5.Do Beauty and Brains Go Together?
6.When I woke up in the morning I saw�
7.A ship docked in harbour cannot face the storms
8.Up the Down Staircase
9.Just as we have smoke free zones, we should have child free zones
10.Marriage is a social trap
SOCIAL TOPICS:
1. The Internet chains have come on the wings of science and technology but are no less restrictive for all that.
2. Secularism has become a tool to justify the wrongs done by the minorities.
3. Media is a mixed blessing/How ethical is media?
4. To fight AIDs, stop being coy about sex education.
5. What shouldIndia
1.The Wheel is Turning Round and Round
2.If I was the Finance Minister/Prime Minister
3.There is no right way to do a wrong thing
4.Group Task: How can we have Mount Everest in India?
5.Do Beauty and Brains Go Together?
6.When I woke up in the morning I saw�
7.A ship docked in harbour cannot face the storms
8.Up the Down Staircase
9.Just as we have smoke free zones, we should have child free zones
10.Marriage is a social trap
SOCIAL TOPICS:
1. The Internet chains have come on the wings of science and technology but are no less restrictive for all that.
2. Secularism has become a tool to justify the wrongs done by the minorities.
3. Media is a mixed blessing/How ethical is media?
4. To fight AIDs, stop being coy about sex education.
5. What should
Social Topics:
1.Are Big Dams Necessary?
2.Films are corrupting the Indian Youth
3.A Gandhian State selling liquor is an anomaly
4.Bride burning and dowry may look bad, but are an integral part of India.
5.Our Culture is Decaying
6.We are not serious about saving Wildlife/Environment
7.The education system needs serious reforms
8.The impact of MTV on our psyche
9.Showing Violence and Crimes should not be allowed in films and on television.
10.Let us legalise gambling
Management Topics:
1.Is management an art or a science?
2.The Rush for MBA is really a rush for big money
3.Ethics in Business are just a passing fashion
4.The objective of Management is to maximise profits
5.Do professional managers have a chance in our family run businesses?
6.The Internet is an exercise in hype
7.Is an MBA necessary to succeed in life?
8.Family owned business vs professionally run businesses
9.Smaller businesses and start-ups have more scope for professional growth.
10.Dot com or doubt com?
1.Are Big Dams Necessary?
2.Films are corrupting the Indian Youth
3.A Gandhian State selling liquor is an anomaly
4.Bride burning and dowry may look bad, but are an integral part of India.
5.Our Culture is Decaying
6.We are not serious about saving Wildlife/Environment
7.The education system needs serious reforms
8.The impact of MTV on our psyche
9.Showing Violence and Crimes should not be allowed in films and on television.
10.Let us legalise gambling
Management Topics:
1.Is management an art or a science?
2.The Rush for MBA is really a rush for big money
3.Ethics in Business are just a passing fashion
4.The objective of Management is to maximise profits
5.Do professional managers have a chance in our family run businesses?
6.The Internet is an exercise in hype
7.Is an MBA necessary to succeed in life?
8.Family owned business vs professionally run businesses
9.Smaller businesses and start-ups have more scope for professional growth.
10.Dot com or doubt com?
Hot Topics:
1.How to deal with international terrorism.
2.Should we pursue our policy of dialogue withPakistan
3.Is peace and non-violence outdated concepts?
Current Topics:
1.A Unipolar World spells disaster for underdeveloped countries likeIndia
2.Is Globalisation Really Necessary?
3.What shall we do about our ever-increasing Population?
4.Corruption is the price we pay for Democracy.
5.Foreign Television Channels are destroying our culture.
6.WhatIndia
7.With media publishing and telecasting trivia, censorship is the need of the hour.
8.Kaun Banega Krorepati is less about knowledge but more about money and personality.
9.Beauty contests degrade womanhood
10.The rise of regional blocs threatens independent nations likeIndia
11.Six billion and one bronze!
12.Is dependence on computers a good thing?
13.Should the public sector be privatised?
14.China and India are similar nations with contrasting ways
15.IsIndia
16.Value based politics is the need of the hour
17.Religion should not be mixed with politics
18.How to deal with high oil prices
19.Our cricketers are not to blame for match fixing
20.Why cant we be world players in industry as we are in software?
21.Multinational corporations: Are they devils in disguise?
22.Should there be limits on artistic freedom (the controversy on Fire).
23.Should there be private universities?
24.Does banning fashion shows and New Year parties save our culture?
1.How to deal with international terrorism.
2.Should we pursue our policy of dialogue with
3.Is peace and non-violence outdated concepts?
Current Topics:
1.A Unipolar World spells disaster for underdeveloped countries like
2.Is Globalisation Really Necessary?
3.What shall we do about our ever-increasing Population?
4.Corruption is the price we pay for Democracy.
5.Foreign Television Channels are destroying our culture.
6.What
7.With media publishing and telecasting trivia, censorship is the need of the hour.
8.Kaun Banega Krorepati is less about knowledge but more about money and personality.
9.Beauty contests degrade womanhood
10.The rise of regional blocs threatens independent nations like
11.Six billion and one bronze!
12.Is dependence on computers a good thing?
13.Should the public sector be privatised?
14.
15.Is
16.Value based politics is the need of the hour
17.Religion should not be mixed with politics
18.How to deal with high oil prices
19.Our cricketers are not to blame for match fixing
20.Why cant we be world players in industry as we are in software?
21.Multinational corporations: Are they devils in disguise?
22.Should there be limits on artistic freedom (the controversy on Fire).
23.Should there be private universities?
24.Does banning fashion shows and New Year parties save our culture?
Satyam GD Probables:
1. US war on iraq-justified or not.
2. Role of UN in peacekeeping.
3. Position of Women inIndia
4. Environment MAnagement.
5. IsChina better than India
6. Should SONIA gandhi be made the PM
7. BPOs inINDIA
8. Govt contribution to IT
9. Will punch lines rule the Advt
10. premaritial sex
11. is china a threat to indian industry
12.india
13. water resources should be nationalised
14."BALANCE BETWEEN PROFESSIONALISM AND FAMILY"
15. Effect of cinema on Youth
16. Education inIndia
17. Is it necessary to ban COCOCOLA inIndia
18. What is the effect of movies on youth.(is it good or bad)
19. Are studies more benifitial inIndia
20."UN's peace activities" and "America 's war on Iraq
21."Environment-Whose Responisibility".
22.IsChina
23.Role of UN in Peace keeping
24.War onIraq
25.About Hockey being the primary game inIndia
26.Canamerica occupy iraq
27.Cricket shud be banned or not.
28.ISCHINA A THREAT TO INDIA
29.Present state of Indian Cricket team.
30.Love marriage/Arranged marriage.
31.Advantages of Co-education.
1. US war on iraq-justified or not.
2. Role of UN in peacekeeping.
3. Position of Women in
4. Environment MAnagement.
5. Is
6. Should SONIA gandhi be made the PM
7. BPOs in
8. Govt contribution to IT
9. Will punch lines rule the Advt
10. premaritial sex
11. is china a threat to indian industry
12.
13. water resources should be nationalised
14."BALANCE BETWEEN PROFESSIONALISM AND FAMILY"
15. Effect of cinema on Youth
16. Education in
17. Is it necessary to ban COCOCOLA in
18. What is the effect of movies on youth.(is it good or bad)
19. Are studies more benifitial in
20."UN's peace activities" and "
21."Environment-Whose Responisibility".
22.Is
23.Role of UN in Peace keeping
24.War on
25.About Hockey being the primary game in
26.Can
27.Cricket shud be banned or not.
28.IS
29.Present state of Indian Cricket team.
30.Love marriage/Arranged marriage.
31.Advantages of Co-education.
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