Hey guyz ....waise toh u must b feeling very tired after following d every nuz related to Mumbai TERROR attack...right???
This terror attack was d worst one that we have seen in d long time..it killed about 200 lives including some top officials like ATS chief- etc.
But the great ex-C.M of Maharashtra said such incidents happens in big cities.
Although he had to quit but u must have seen him laughing at d press conference...
Some people says we are more united now .. n they (d terrorist) can't divide us on religion..
We showed our patriotism or say it anger to be more precise, by doing rounds of SMSes... holding some rallyz... walking wid a candle in the hand.. placards showing the reflection of our thinking..burning some effigies..
That's d way we react all the time. so nothing nu about it...but tell me.. is that enough?
Can't we do something that can help?

We always criticize the whole system..We often use “THEY ALL ARE CORRUPTED” and finish the discussion... M I right (again :D)? But thats not funny...
Now u'l say ki “HUM KAR BHI KYA SAKTE HAI”???
But I think there is at least one thing that we can do...we can 'VOTE'.. Don't u think ki somehow we are d real culprit?? We elect these people toh basically it is our fault..
In our country the voting rate is always below par..and those who vote, I doubt..what is their criteria of voting a person...some says “HUM TO HAMESHA SE HI HAATH PE MOHAR LAGAATE HAI”... Sometimes toh they don't even know d representative... So how we can be sure that our country is in safe hands?? Here m feeling lyk using d F word..
So,what I wanna say is please yaar.. come forward and Vote..m not asking you to pay nething but your consciousness...
I bet most of u don't even own a Voter Id card...even I don't have one...but I have applied for it now..
Recently there was some nuz that nu registration for Voter Ids are on.. but I found it a bit tedious.. u can check it, if u find it then please go forward and make sure u own a Voter Id now...
Otherwise keep reading this article :D

I found a simple way... JAAGO RE.. u must have seen this on TV..

All what u have to do is..go to www.jaagore.com n d site will itself guide u to the entire process..

after registering to d site, it will provide u a FORM 6.. which u will have to submit to your neighborhood. Don't worry d site will provide u the address too...

So u see how simple it is :)

And please don't think ki m getting something from JAAGO RE ;)

I hope ki aap log ab JAAG gaye ho.. please try to wake some more people and take a step forward to do something for our motherland otherwise...hmm... i don't know.

..k then, see you in the polling booth..take care

[contributed by: Sandeep Aggarwal, CS, 4^th year]

Well, as it seems, I’m supposed to be writing something REAL and FRUITFUL here. Both of the aforementioned words might sound creepy or CRAPPY as you might, but wait, don’t get scared and run away. The article might not turn out as horrendous as it is presently sounding, I hope.

With exams up-n-running for us, it’s time to unleash all the creativity that’s hibernated for a while now (to be precise, since the last semester exams ended). Being the seventh semester for us final years, it’s just a repeat performance time. Nothing to be afraid of (at least for us CS IT guys), things would fall fine. It’s just a mug-up-n-spit-out process for many a few. Sorry if some of you are offended, but that is just the way it is.

Bringing into perspective the 'article' I penned down 3 yrs down the timeline, the present state of the economy and of the market makes me thoughtful even more than it did back then. Are we putting our ‘selves’ at stake? For those who are blank about all of it; let me get things straight. I wrote something on what this regular job-life is really going to give us; save from the possible millions, which too now seems a feeble and bleak possibility. Call me all the names you want, pessimist would just be the beginning of a possibly unending queue, or 'linked-list' maybe. I beg to restate here that I am not any economist, let alone the one with a foresight. All my petty head can accumulate is that there have been things that shouldn't, and maybe it’s payback time for many a few. The whole system-gone-wrong that has needed an overhaul for so long a time is now in an emergent situation, maybe comparable to a patient in ICU.

But what the hell, we as the educated n ultra-KNOL-edged ones at that, maybe need to consider our options. I understand that my article might not be able to mean absolutely anything to many of you revered souls. It might sound like sheer CRAP (on a totally different level, it actually is!), but as I've already stated, I’m not here to cast my vote to your idio(syn)cracy. Nor do I mean to paint doomsday scenarios for you guys. A few do that to themselves all the time (now THAT's pessimism). Economy should and it hopefully would get back to its strong self in minimalistic time. But my quest is not about uncertainties. It’s more about the spirit in us that's GOT THE KICKS!

The current recession, also dubbed The Depression 2.0, as you might be aware, has lead to the shutting down of many financial organizations, wrecked the finances of many top-of-the-riches-list billionaires, and at its worst, caused thousands to lose their jobs. As they say, bad times teach us things, as have these times done; they have showed us that each day is not sunshine and we must have the habit of saving for a rainy day.

As per my opinion, we must look for a job in our area of interest, instead of just blindly following our peers. After all, we all are engineers (almost there), and at least have an idea of what makes our adrenaline rush. I am not saying here to step into adventure sports (but if you feel it is your true calling, just go for it); my point here is that whatever you step into after college life should give a satiating feeling. For some of us, who live on the surreal edge of the world, it might be a bit hard to achieve, but that’s about it. Remember that nothing that one can think or hope for, that has or has not happened till today, is impossible and you very much have the potential of achieving whatever you wish to in every walk of life. Remember that ‘Dreams are the making of our Destiny’. Learn to dream and then work hard enough to turn your dreams into a reality. Sounding clichéd? It might feel so; but to be honest, this is what life is about. What is the whole point of life if you live in constant fear of failure and slog yourself while crushing all the pleasure out of your life? You guys might easily be creating virtual dementors (refer Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) in your life and sucking the ‘life’ out of your life. True enjoyment comes to you when you set out to seek what you want and give yourself to it till you get it. A lot can be said about it, but all that does matter is how many of us give ourselves to the goals that we make. Remember that money or pelf might seem goals as of now, as the youth within wishes to explore and seek the world, but soon all of it is going to sound crazy and stupid. Not just that, it has been discovered by researchers that by 35+, all that matters is satisfaction in the job and in the life. So what moot point do we wish to chase and by running after absolute blankness.

Come to think about it, about what you wish to achieve in life and what do you expect your life to give you as a trophy at the end of it all because money or moolah might seem prime as of now, but in the end, it doesn’t even matter.

Bhashkar Sharma, IT-IVth year

Well it's 11:30pm and the date is 1^st march 2008. It's a long time since dark shadow's have taken over the blue sky. The sun seems to have sunk deep and it seems it would never come on top again.

I am not sure but at this moment I feel to cry as hell, I really do not know what's the reason for such profound grief. Maybe the loss of my dearest dog “Montie”. It was really traumatic and heart throbbing emotions when I heard of my dog's death (from my sister at around 7:30pm).

He has been with us for 14 long years. I still remember the day when I and my brother brought him from my aunt's house, at that time he was just 22 days old, very sweet quiet puppy much like a toy. He was kept in a small poly-bag with his head popping out of it. He was brownish white with black patches around his eyelids and looked like a perfect creation for a puppy.

Since then he has always been with us (until today), in our griefs our sorrows, our joys. He was the favorite of my father, my grandmother both of whom always loved him more than anything. I think today they have finally called him to their place where one day each one has to go.

In my entire walk of life (still have to go far ahead) I have heard of people dying, myself experienced the death of closed one's. I am not able to understand this aspect of nature. Why did the god want us to die? If he wants so then why did he create us in the first place?? Why he wants other people to suffer grief over the death of their close one's? Well I think no one knows the answer but one thing is very sure that each one has to go through this phase of life or rather death.

I wrote like this because today I have lost my dearest one (my dog was more like a family member to us). I feel like splurging out my emotions on this very entry.

My mind is filled with every picture of him. His cute little little eyes, how I used to play with him, how he used to wag his tail whenever he saw anyone of us returning home.

I know I wont experience any of his such gestures from now onwards and this very thought leaves tears in my eyes.

I feel that god would have not created such rule of life and death, I experience this because I have lost someone special. Nothing can stop it, we as human beings have to bow down to the laws of nature, the laws of GOD.

“In memory of my cute little dog MONTIE”

Dated : 1^st Feb 2008

May God give peace to his soul

Vivek Bahuguna

E.T-Final Year

SCJP is one of these numerous certifications which Sun Microsystems provide, but is one of the hardest examinations in the IT industry till date.

SCJP that's for Sun Certified Java Programmer which says once you get this certification; the probability of getting placed becomes quite high 'coz it proves to your prospective employer; that you are one of those wiz kids, which are hard to find.

Its one of the toughest examinations in the IT industry which even most of these so called experienced programmers are not capable of cracking; that is because most of the time they don't study for it. So, once you get this hightly reputed certification there is no looking back.

It proves three things to your employer:

• You are “smart” or PRETTY

• You know how to prepare for a challenge test (which proves you never cheated in your exams)

• And you know how to speak.

  I mean JAVA is a LANGUAGE right!!

Currently there are 8 Java certifications but you can't even apply for them if you haven't passed this one.

It just needs 59% score to get through.

That's much for the importance. Lets talk how these 98% holders study for that exam.

They write a lot of code.
Most questions asked are related to debugging; in fact all of them.

You need to find the O/P (output) or obviously the error, it goes the either way.

You can simply read this book authored by Kathy Seirra and Bert Bates.

Name of the Book is.... Any Guesses??

SCJP Exam Study Guide (never mind, that indeed was a difficult one. :P)

It has got many questions and the same number of answers (don't go inside the mathematics of this statement.. Its complex)

But to study this book, you need to know the basics of Java before; only then try to mess with this book. After completing the book; start doing the mock paper.

Did I say paper?

Its not exactly a paper; its a CBT (Computer Based Test)

Just like GRE or like BITS paper you tried... BUT.... !!!

Its not over yet. Go to javaranch.com and search for more SCJP dump (Dump is a set of sample and previous time's questions).

Once you start debugging the problems even without reading them; its time to take the test.

“But do read them in the question paper. Don't be complacent.”

And not you don't get this SCJP “golden chance” for free.

Sylvan Prometrics is an organization which schedules these tests. They have their centers in literally every city in the world; though they are not in the villages yet. Well I don't care.

You can buy it from Sun's website java.sun.com or even these Sylvan guys can buy it for you.

It has a validity of 6-12 months and you can take it anytime between this interval (on the manufacturing date or the expiry)

Thanks a lot for your “Vella” time.

Need to know more!! Contact Sun Microsystems. Don't even dare to bother me.

Nishant Rawat, IT-C, 3^rd year.

All you lovelorn out there... ever gone through that excruciating activity in your brains that keeps on nipping at you for not getting those glances you have always longed for..??

Well.. mark my words there – Guys fall in love with their eyes while girls fall in love with their ears!! Truly! Alright, lets shape something fundamental which will definitely win you over your respectable counterparts.

For those Visiting us from Mars

• get yourself a “language tutor” or join an “English Speaking Course in 10days”.. Just kidding.
  Your better halves like it, when you talk sense.
  

• Make them feel they are extremely intelligent and smart.
  

• Get yourself a good pair of sneakers. This will add up to your C.Q. (= Coolness Quotient)
  

• Gone are those days when you spent hours, appreciating the unfathomable depth of their eyes. Believe me! They are much smarter now!! sophisticated way you carry yourself..” and alike....>
  

• Hygiene and neatness could be your biggest turn ons.

• Chivalry, my boys is one Knightly virtue which definitely gonna win you your lady-love.
  

Though the above stated ones are enough to set electro-pulses in their otherwise dormant neurons, you surely gotta have impeccable manners and a calm demeanor to sustain it.

Guys . Guys... I know that won't be a cake walk but then who said Love was easy!!

For those coming from Venus

Dear Venus inhabitants, though by the grace of nature, you need not make extra efforts, but your counterparts from Mars have risen from their slumber and have started loving somewhat with their ears.. Oh dear, don't sob...
Here are a few pointers you may find helpful.

• Never make yourself dumb in front of them or “I'm this little innocent child lost in this big crowd...”.
  

• Show them your humorous side.
  

• Get rid of your prima donna demeanors.
  

• As with guys you need to be neat and fragrant all the times.
  

• Most importantly – Be unpredictable and an ultra-amusing muse.

Alright! Folks, that wouldn't be a tough cookie for you to bite when the returns are …....

Legen... wait-for-it... Dary!!

Legendary!!

[Writer is a engineering student. Currently in IT-4^th year]

--JEAN.P.SASSON

“IT IS DIFFICULT TO APPRECIATE THE PRIVILEGES THAT WE HAVE UNTIL WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE CRUELTY AROUND THE WORLD....”

PRINCESS: A true story of life behind the veil in Saudi Arabia, describes the life of 'Sultana', a princess in the royal house of Saudi Arabia. The biography leads us from Sultana's childhood to adulthood, and with that we witness the horrific sense of male dominance in the Middle East. This book unfolds how Arabian men defy the Islamic decree (which allows polygamy, subjected to various terms and conditions. Eg. providing equal facilities to all the 4 Begums (wives) and manipulate the verses for their sexual gratification. The book is a chilling portrait of rank misogamy and hypocrisy. It reveals how young girls at a tender age of 13 or 14 years are compelled to many men 5 times their age. And then how their Shauhars (husbands) rape them under the legalized canopy of Nikaah (marriage). Sara (one of Sultana's Islamic sisters) was one such victim. With every passing chapter one will learn how women are killed by drowning, stoning or by isolating them in the room. The book is also very informative as it makes us aware of many Islamic words, various maps and laws of Saudi Arabia and most importantly, chronology.

--Maithili Massey

READER'S SPEAK:

• The story is an incredible insight of a women's struggle. I think this is a fantastic and heart warming book. It was so captivating a story that, while reading, it seemed to me as if i was out there watching it happen. The culture shock is disturbing. The whole thing made me shudder. I HIGHLY recommend it all to all the girls and to the boys as well. READ IT!! if you like to appreciate how lucky and free some of us women are! And also how helpless one can feel just reading about it. It is really eye opening and a reminder to the world that “EVERYTHING THAT GLITTER'S IS NOT GOLD....”.

This book certainly changed my views on the world and on my own life [as well].

--Maithili Massey

• The book opened in front of me, unimagined appalling life conditions of the women of the Gulf. It speaks volumes of the soul of a women named sultana who has been born and brought up in Arab royal family and has rebellious demeanor. The princess herself unveils the torturous life, which women in her country are subjected to. Education is a distant dream or not even a dream....... the polygamy imposed onto the poor little girl's and just entering their puberty and treated merely as heir producing machine's, is absolutely distasteful. The remarkable work puts a reality check and compels one to put off one's rose tinted glasses and see in the harsh real sunlight, how blessed one is to be born in a country like India, where women are put on a pedestal.

A recommended read for women of all ages.

--Swati Sati

IT-Final Year

• Princess turned out to be one of the most enthralling book's I have ever read. The courage, endurance and the indomitable spirit portrayed by the protagonist seemed quite incredible but coming from a native women it became believable. It is an absolutely unforgettable book which would touch any body's heart.
  
  I was very startled to read about the outrageous acts inflicted upon the women of Saudi Arabia.

--Monika Pandey

Civil-First Year

other books[sequels] by the author: Daughter's of Arabia (2^nd), Desert Royal (3^rd), Mayada

What I see is what I pen,
What I hear is what i dont understand.
GOLEMS ,we have turned into
We eat because we have to,
Sleep because mom tells to.

GRADES our life has become,
"GRADE ME! GRADE ME!!", another bookworm beckons!!!
One's with A's are the one's high,
B's and C's are on economy class flight..
And the poor D's and E's are just outclassed.

WHY dont we love what we do..
or rather why dont we do what we love.
Time we realise we arent free,
Time we stop celebrating INDEPENDENCE DAY,
its nothing but history.
And damn you stop looking for a rhyme...
I aint a cozy poet,
It aint a rosy jingle.

OPEN up your eyes...
Be what YOU wanna BE
not what THEY want you to be..
because what i see is ignorance,,
and this ignorance aint bliss.
WHAT i hear is words,
words surely not HIS.
and I AM A LOSER POET...
BECAUSE i have LOST IT!

[Contributed by: Vivek Saurav]