For quite some time Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines have been the only two private airlines to fly abroad. But now they have to share the honour with two more players - SpiceJet and IndiGo.
The two airlines have already got the go-ahead from the Indian Civil Aviation Ministry. Now they are awaiting the completion of the necessary procedural formalities, to be conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Both the players have fulfilled one criterion, i.e. having a minimum fleet size of 20 aircrafts. And both of them will soon achieve the other criterion, i.e. having a track record of conducting domestic operations for 5 years, uninterruptedly.
Notably, neither of the two players is eyeing far away destinations, like Europe and US. Rather both of them have their focus on South Asian region.
Good luck, guys. Wish you people all the best.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
India Proceeds Towards Elite Mobile Technology Arena
So at last the bidding for 3G mobile technology spectrum has started in India? It’s really so thrilling!
In fact, it is something that should have happened long back. Already around 130 countries of the world are using 3G mobile technology, and India is going to be one of the last countries in the world to embrace the same. And that is not only embarrassing, but also quite surprising. Apart from being an emerging economy, which is already well-respect across the world, India is also known for having witnessed a notable telecom revolution. And Indians are also known to be connoisseurs of technology and gadgets as a whole, with telecommunications being one of their special areas of interest.
In this backdrop, it is certainly astonishing that we have been so late in moving towards this latest mobile technology. It is actually not only a question of national prestige and status, but also a question of offering latest mobile technology to a certain community (i.e. the Indian community) which genuinely deserves the same.
Anyways, better late than never. Now just let’s wait for the day that will witness the actual introduction and initiation of 3G mobile technology in our country.
And yes, right now we should decide that we will not be late in embracing the 4G mobile technology.
In fact, it is something that should have happened long back. Already around 130 countries of the world are using 3G mobile technology, and India is going to be one of the last countries in the world to embrace the same. And that is not only embarrassing, but also quite surprising. Apart from being an emerging economy, which is already well-respect across the world, India is also known for having witnessed a notable telecom revolution. And Indians are also known to be connoisseurs of technology and gadgets as a whole, with telecommunications being one of their special areas of interest.
In this backdrop, it is certainly astonishing that we have been so late in moving towards this latest mobile technology. It is actually not only a question of national prestige and status, but also a question of offering latest mobile technology to a certain community (i.e. the Indian community) which genuinely deserves the same.
Anyways, better late than never. Now just let’s wait for the day that will witness the actual introduction and initiation of 3G mobile technology in our country.
And yes, right now we should decide that we will not be late in embracing the 4G mobile technology.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Some Unquotable Quotes
Quote 1
Never judge a person’s behaviour/action in isolation. Rather, try to understand the circumstances under which he has behaved or acted in that way. You may find 100 reasons to justify his behaviour/action, no matter how much unacceptable it may have been apparently.
Quote 2
If you dislike somebody, then neither pretend to like him nor overtly display your disliking. Both the approaches are unsustainable, and you cannot carry any of them for a long time unless in rare cases.
Quote 3
The best way to deal with a tragedy or trauma? Try to make a productive use of the lessons learnt from that experience. The eventual satisfaction may enable you to accept the unfortunate incident.
Quote 4
How a person will be treated by the society is not always determined by his own actions. An ordinary person, with no notable contributions, may enjoy love and reverence simply because he or she is the son/daughter/wife, etc. of a respectable personality.
Similarly, a person of no unsavoury character or background may be hated (or at least disliked) by people, simply because he or she is related to a person who is hated or disliked by the society.
Quote 5
Every second person you come across is like a mirror, who will reflect the treatment that you will extend to him. Treat him with love and respect, and he is very much likely to give you back that love and respect. Treat him with audacity, and he is likely to give you back that audacity unless he has any compulsion.
Usually the behaviour that you get from the other person is actually the reflection of your own behaviour towards him.
Quote 6
You cannot term a person “an escapist” merely because he is avoiding a problem. An escapist is a person who knows how to solve the problem, but does not have the guts to implement that solution. But that person is not an escapist who is avoiding the problem not because he lacks the guts to solve it, but because he does not know the way to solve it in the first place.
Quote 7
The negative outcome of being too much humble – Proud and haughty people will look down upon you, as they will perceive you as a very ordinary person.
The positive outcome of being too much humble - Nice and kind people will be sympathetic to you, as they will perceive you as a very ordinary person.
Source: The heart-felt realizations of an ordinary blogger.
Never judge a person’s behaviour/action in isolation. Rather, try to understand the circumstances under which he has behaved or acted in that way. You may find 100 reasons to justify his behaviour/action, no matter how much unacceptable it may have been apparently.
Quote 2
If you dislike somebody, then neither pretend to like him nor overtly display your disliking. Both the approaches are unsustainable, and you cannot carry any of them for a long time unless in rare cases.
Quote 3
The best way to deal with a tragedy or trauma? Try to make a productive use of the lessons learnt from that experience. The eventual satisfaction may enable you to accept the unfortunate incident.
Quote 4
How a person will be treated by the society is not always determined by his own actions. An ordinary person, with no notable contributions, may enjoy love and reverence simply because he or she is the son/daughter/wife, etc. of a respectable personality.
Similarly, a person of no unsavoury character or background may be hated (or at least disliked) by people, simply because he or she is related to a person who is hated or disliked by the society.
Quote 5
Every second person you come across is like a mirror, who will reflect the treatment that you will extend to him. Treat him with love and respect, and he is very much likely to give you back that love and respect. Treat him with audacity, and he is likely to give you back that audacity unless he has any compulsion.
Usually the behaviour that you get from the other person is actually the reflection of your own behaviour towards him.
Quote 6
You cannot term a person “an escapist” merely because he is avoiding a problem. An escapist is a person who knows how to solve the problem, but does not have the guts to implement that solution. But that person is not an escapist who is avoiding the problem not because he lacks the guts to solve it, but because he does not know the way to solve it in the first place.
Quote 7
The negative outcome of being too much humble – Proud and haughty people will look down upon you, as they will perceive you as a very ordinary person.
The positive outcome of being too much humble - Nice and kind people will be sympathetic to you, as they will perceive you as a very ordinary person.
Source: The heart-felt realizations of an ordinary blogger.
Sikkim – The Fairy Tale Land That This World Is Lucky To Have
On the lap of snow-white mountains – amidst lush green forests and crystal clear rivers – there lies a fairy tale land
Named Sikkim, it is a land that in the true sense is amazing, magnificent and grand.
Boasting of rich and colourful folk cultures, courtesy its indigenous communities
Sikkim also has a marvelous religious appeal, being a key hub of Buddhist practice.
It is a spectacular land that personifies beauty, enigma, mysticism and myth
It is a piece of land that this world is genuinely fortunate to have been endowed with.
Named Sikkim, it is a land that in the true sense is amazing, magnificent and grand.
Boasting of rich and colourful folk cultures, courtesy its indigenous communities
Sikkim also has a marvelous religious appeal, being a key hub of Buddhist practice.
It is a spectacular land that personifies beauty, enigma, mysticism and myth
It is a piece of land that this world is genuinely fortunate to have been endowed with.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Uttarakhand – The Abode Of God
Mountains, waterfalls, streams and jungles
Which place am I talking about, any guess?
Home for some interesting tribes, like Tharus, Vanrawats and Jaunsaris
And blessed with the Hindu pilgrimage of Kedar Vadri, where people flock in search of religious quest and mental peace.
A place that epitomizes natural beauty, and has had famous residents like Jim Corbett and Ruskin Bond
Yes, you are right, I am talking about the “Devbhumi” (Abode of God) named Uttarakhand.
Which place am I talking about, any guess?
Home for some interesting tribes, like Tharus, Vanrawats and Jaunsaris
And blessed with the Hindu pilgrimage of Kedar Vadri, where people flock in search of religious quest and mental peace.
A place that epitomizes natural beauty, and has had famous residents like Jim Corbett and Ruskin Bond
Yes, you are right, I am talking about the “Devbhumi” (Abode of God) named Uttarakhand.
Arunachal Pradesh – The Picturesque Land of Dawn Lit Mountains
“The Land of Dawn Lit Mountains”, Arunachal Pradesh is captivating, enchanting and amazing
Representing an out-of-the-world natural beauty that one can imagine only in dreams.
A wonder of the world, Arunachal Pradesh is richly bejeweled with mountains, forests, streams and wildlife
And is the beloved home for Monpa, Nishi, Adi, Apatani, and a host of other interesting and hardy tribes.
A hub of Buddhism, the place boasts gorgeous and magnificent monasteries
Visit the place to taste real natural splendour and tranquility, and regain your mental peace.
Representing an out-of-the-world natural beauty that one can imagine only in dreams.
A wonder of the world, Arunachal Pradesh is richly bejeweled with mountains, forests, streams and wildlife
And is the beloved home for Monpa, Nishi, Adi, Apatani, and a host of other interesting and hardy tribes.
A hub of Buddhism, the place boasts gorgeous and magnificent monasteries
Visit the place to taste real natural splendour and tranquility, and regain your mental peace.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Calera’s “CO2-Cement” Claim. Is It Bankable?
I was thrilled to know that Silicon Valley start-up company Calera has claimed that it has invented a way wherein it can capture the carbon dioxide emissions from coal and gas power plants, before turning them into cement.
Now, if Calera (funded by noted Silicon Valley venture capitalist Vinod Khosla) can really do it, and that too on a mass scale, then it will be a double benefit for the world. On one hand it will reduce CO2 emissions, and on the other hand it will result in the production of a highly usable commodity. So it is everybody’s guess how important a development it can be. In fact, Calera has claimed that it has already drawn an investment of $15 million from world’s biggest coal company Peabody Energy.
However, there are some experts who are not ready to bank much on this claim. They feel that Calera will not be able to produce large quantities of cement that is both sustainable as well as environment-friendly.
Let’s see what happens. Only time can tell whether Calera will be successful in doing what many players have tried to do for around 15 years.
Now, if Calera (funded by noted Silicon Valley venture capitalist Vinod Khosla) can really do it, and that too on a mass scale, then it will be a double benefit for the world. On one hand it will reduce CO2 emissions, and on the other hand it will result in the production of a highly usable commodity. So it is everybody’s guess how important a development it can be. In fact, Calera has claimed that it has already drawn an investment of $15 million from world’s biggest coal company Peabody Energy.
However, there are some experts who are not ready to bank much on this claim. They feel that Calera will not be able to produce large quantities of cement that is both sustainable as well as environment-friendly.
Let’s see what happens. Only time can tell whether Calera will be successful in doing what many players have tried to do for around 15 years.
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