Sankaranand Balaradjou

Month: May 2007

  • Pick the Best 250 cc bike – pulsar, fazer and taurus

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    As you all know day by day people giving up mass transit and opting to buy their own vehicle which gradually made the automobile industry hot. Nowadays we can experience an increase in vehicles as well as traffic but without caring about the future the automobile industry is firing up the market with brand new models and features that inspires customers to buy their own vehicle.

    Born out of this competition, came up these three beasts that burn up the Indian roads. They are none other than Bajaj Pulsar 250cc, TVS Taurus Fiero f3 and Yamaha Fazer 250. Economic bike drivers please stay away from this post and keep worrying about your petrol consumptions while young energetic drivers out there I am sure these bikes will quench your test. The main catch about these bikes are their 250 Cubic capacities but they inherit different design and performance.

    Hope everyone will eagerly be waiting for launch of these vehicles in India but until then I want your personal suggestion of which bike outta 3 will rock?

    So go ahead and post your comments for which out of these three bikes goanna rock the Indian roads and why?

    The nominations are

    Bajaj Pulsar 250 ccbajaj_pulsar_250.jpg

    TVS Taurus Fiero F3
    Yamaha Fazer 250yfazer250.jpg

    I am eagerly waiting for your comments on it…

  • Yahoo promotes Flickr by shutting down its photo service.

    yshut.gifThe news just hit the road about Yahoo shutting down its default online photo storage site called Yahoo photos soon. Washington posts reports that Yahoo took the decision forward for forcing and promoting Flickr a Yahoo owned Web 2.0 photo service.

    The service turn around will took place in the month of June forcing millions of yahoo photos customers to either use its Flickr service or any other alternative option. I have been expecting this from Yahoo some months ago but the decision took place right now thus promoting Flickr.

    Flickr is a great web 2.0 photo sharing site with a simple interface and power features that cannot be even be compared with any photo sharing site. I am very much impressed by Flickr’s service and quality. Although Zooomr (Another photo sharing site) gives free unlimited storage to all customers, no one thought about sticking to since the best prefers the best.

    The features available in flickr had not only inspired me but it has made me to buy a pro account that allows unlimited uploading of photos for just $24 a year. Some weeks back there were rumors regarding yahoo photos acquiring web 2.0 interfaces but they realized the catch and decided to concentrate on single photo site.

    Flickr is not only a family photo sharing site but when you explore; tend to see a group of amateur and photographers. The same stage is now on Google side over its Youtube acquisition which still lack back to merge Google videos with Youtube. Anyways seem like Flickr will come out of Gamma soon.

    For newbies who still don’t even tried exploring Flickr, just check in. Also feel free to check my photostream in Flickr.

  • Tips to beat the heat this summer

    beattheheat.gifThis summer is not going to pass like the usual summer because year 2007 is known to be hottest year ever. The combination of global warming and the El Niño weather phenomenon makes this year hotter than any other year. So your expectations of summer heat will probably be higher than the usual summer.

    As a public awareness it’s our duty to take care of our health to beat the heat. Here are some quick tips to make it up for the heat.

    Basically we tend to expose more of our body to sun especially during summer which results in the loss of water from our body by process of draining (Sweat) and so there is a lack of resistance and energy. So maintaining the body water level is very important.

    The simple best way to prevent your eye from heat exposure is to wear sunglasses. But if your sunglasses are not worth to protect your eyes from UV rays then throw it out. Already due to the depletion of Ozone layer, we are highly prone to UV rays, so the next times when you wear sunglasses make sure it protects you from UV rays.

    • In taking plenty of liquid foods like Juice, sodas, beer, shakes, WATER.
    • It is better to avoid heavy and fatty foods especially those which are oily.
    • Fruits are the best active energy agents that keep you active ever. As we all know a famous quote “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” fruits like grapes, watermelon keeps your body cool and regulate the heat.
    • Non-vegetarian foods should be avoided. Do not eat out-side or street cooked foods, try to switch for fresh and green vegetables at least for this summer.

    Also summer heat makes your hair brittle leading to hair damage. Try to use hair moisturizes if you don’t use alternative hair polishers like coconut oil, cream, gel etc. Whenever you leave outside, it’s advisory to wear a hat to prevent direct ray exposing your hair. At least carry an umbrella whenever you go outside.

    Try to avoid outing always, reduce your travels and air condition your house if possible or try to ventilate at most as possible. For protecting your screen use Sunscreen lotion.

    Non-vegetarian foods should be avoided. Do not eat out-side or street cooked foods, try to switch for fresh and green vegetables at least for this summer.

  • Nokia n95 [review]

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    The Nokia n95 is talk of the town now. What’s the real catch about this phone? Hmm let’s sneak out. The series N95 is released by Nokia after forceful requests from its customers.  The big role about this Smartphone is its 5 megapixel camera with Inbuilt GPS, Wifi. Rumors flooding around sound like this phone costs $750 (comes around 30+ thousand in rupees) which is a bit expensive for a Smartphone.

    Comparing other stocky Nokia N series this phone doesn’t fit hefty in your hand since its 3.8 in x 2.1 inches with a thickness of 0.8 inch, so one can say it’s compact and attractive. Design also takes the major role with two-way slider and also a front cover slide up.  Also the TFT display seems to be big with 2.6 inch screen size. You can still expand the memory of the phone by using a MicroSD card although it has an inbuilt memory of 160 Mb. Taking photos are even easier than before with a cute equipped flash near the lens. No words about the quality of pictures taken by this phone coz it’s a 5 megapixel with with Carl Zeiss lens (High branded lens).

    Concise Technical Details about the phone:

    • GSM 850/900/1800/1900 or WCDMA (UMTS) Band.
    • Weight 120 grams
    • Camera resolution and pixel 2592 x 1944 with 5MP
    • Symbian OS 9.2
    • Media formats supported AAC, MP3, WMA
    • Up to 380 minutes talk time
    • Connectivity USB port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Infrared
    • Inbuilt memory 160 MB (expandable memory up to 2 GB for using MicroSD cards)

     Although Nokia n95 is one of my wish lists but to be frank $750 is too expensive. Alternative option is to wait for the Apple I-phone which costs very less than Nokia N 95.

    For Additional Resources visit Nokia N95 Official here.

  • 24 hours of flickr photo project

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    Well, 24 hours of flickr is one of a global flickr community in which the members of flickr including me would share the world with our photographs taken on 05.05.2007.

    This 24 thing is about a day long project of taking photographs on 5th may. You can take as much photos as possible on and within stated day i.e. on 5th may. The next step is about sorting the best photographs of yours and uploading it to this flickr group. Once you finish uploading your best shots, the flickr team will select the best among them and it will be featured at Flickr events. The best shots are also selected for publication in the 24 Hours of Flickr commemorative book and/or displayed at a Flickr-sponsored event this summer.

    So I should probably be making up my camera ready this Saturday for the shot treat. Let me try my skill in photography although I am not a professional photographer but jus trying to put my inner piece in it.

    Anyways I am IN, what about you? Are you ready? Ok then go ahead and join the Flickr 24 hours of flickr.

    *This photo contest is open only for Flickr members.