Saturday, February 22, 2014

Facebook-WhatsApp acquisition

The hottest topic in Tech world for past few days was Facebook bought WhatsApp for wopping $19 billion, a highest tech acquisition in the history. Reports says Facebook was not the only company who was interested in WhatsApp but even Google offered WhatsApp $10 billion.

Is this tech start-up WhatsApp which was founded in 2009 at silicon valley with team size of 50+ worth $19 billion ?? Lets look into some stats about WhatsApp… 

WhatsApp is an instant messaging app which helps in sending text and multimedia messages to individual or groups. WhatsApp has around 350 million monthly active users and sends around 27 billion messages per day.. Yeah, the numbers seems quite high..

So is it better than other social media sites.. The answer is Yes..!! There are around 500 million tweets per day, 10 billion Facebook messages per day and and and…… 27 billion messages per day in WhatsApp…

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It doesn’t end here the user base of and messages sent in WhatsApp is increasing day by day gradually…

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The most interesting part is….. if you are a WhatsApp user, do you whats you value.??
Facebook says your value is $42 .. Yes Facebook paid $42 dollars per WhatsApp User….

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This acquisition made by Facebook rewrote the history.. Yes.!! This is the highest tech acquisition ever made..

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There are many trying to analyse whether this was a wise made by Facebook or not… But one thing is sure, Zuckerberg owns Facebook, Instagram, and now WhatsApp, so basically he has more information about people than NSA or any govt.. I am interested in seeing what he is planning to do with this data… Lets wait and see….

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

THE JOURNEY BEGINS...!!!















The days without you is not lived,

The pain throbs in my heart.

I wish I could do this over and start from the beginning.

Your emptiness targeted my happiness, and took away my fun.  

If I could touch Dali’s clock,

I’d rebuild the hands of time.

To a time, when I was with you, to restore all of my memories.

If I could cast some magic, I’d snap my fingers to bring you here.

But life is not that easy,

We make things so hard.

What started out as easy, has signed off with sorrow’s regards.

I’m in a daze, a dream which I can’t wake from.

As the world moves around me, my emotions are still numb.

If one day if I achieve things which you wished.

Believe me...

They mean nothing, if I can’t share them with you. 

As you rest on your happy pillows, I wet my pillows.

I have come to my conclusion, that separation is divine.

Maybe one day you’ll return, to color my life.

Nothing I do can reclaim you. And only God knows why.  

I’m speeding to get nowhere, while staring in my rearview.

The road has gone far away, with still no signs of you. 


Tuesday, December 3, 2013

The Art of Googling

How long have you been googling around ?? Have you got best results ??

Try this out to get best out of Google...!! Happy Googling !! 


Monday, November 18, 2013

Thank You Sachin : A Tribute by Google+ and India

Emotional Speech of Sachin Tendulkar after his retirement

The most important person in my life, and I have missed him a lot since 1999 when he passed away, my father. Without his guidance, I don't think I would have been standing here in front of you. He gave me freedom at the age of 11, and told me that [I should] chase my dreams, but make sure you do not find short cuts. The path might be difficult, but don't give up, and I have simply followed his instructions. Above all, he told me to be a nice human being, which I will continue to do and try my best. Every time I have done something special [and] showed my bat, it was [for] my father.

Sachin Tendulkar's farewell speech moved the Wankhede crowd to tears. BCCI


All my friends. Settle down let me talk, I will get more and more emotional (crowd gets louder and louder as he composes himself). My life, between 22 yards for 24 years, it is hard to believe that that wonderful journey has come to an end, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank people who have played an important role in my life. Also, for the first time in my life I am carrying this list, to remember all the names in case I forget someone. I hope you understand. It's getting a little bit difficult to talk but I will manage.
My mother, I don't know how she dealt with such a naughty child like me. I was not easy to manage. She must be extremely patient. For a mother, the most important thing is that her child remains safe and healthy and fit. That was what she was most bothered and worried about. She took care of me for the last 24 years that I have played for India, but even before that she started praying for me the day I started playing cricket. She just prayed and prayed and I think her prayers and blessings have given me the strength to go out and perform, so a big thank you to my mother for all the sacrifices.
In my school days, for four years, I stayed with my uncle and aunt because my school was quite far from my home, and they treated me like their son. My aunt, after having had a hard day's play, I would be half asleep and she would be feeding me food so I could go again and play tomorrow. I can't forget these moments. I am like their son and I am glad it has continued to be the same way.
My eldest brother, Nitin, and his family, have always encouraged me. My eldest brother doesn't like to talk much, but the one thing he always told me is that whatever you do, I know you will always give it 100%, and that I have full faith and confidence in you. His encouragement meant a lot to me. My sister, Savita, and her family, was no different. The first cricket bat of my life was presented to me by my sister. It was a Kashmir willow bat. But that is where the journey began. She is one of those many who still continue to fast when I bat, so thank you very much.
Ajit, my brother, now what do I talk about him? I don't know. We have lived this dream together. He was the one who sacrificed his career for my cricket. He spotted the spark in me. And it all started from the age of 11 when he took me to Archrekar sir, my coach, and from there on my life changed. You will find this hard to believe but even last night he called to discuss my dismissal, knowing that there was a remote chance of batting again, but just the habit we have developed, the rapport we have developed, since my birth, has continued and it will continue. Maybe when I'm not playing cricket we will still be discussing technique.
Various things we agreed upon, my technique, and so many technical things which I didn't agree with him, we have had arguments and disagreements, but when I look back at all these things in my life, I would have been a lesser cricketer.
The most beautiful thing happened to me in 1990 when I met my wife, Anjali. Those were special years and it has continued and will always continue that way. I know Anjali, being a doctor; there was a wonderful career in front of her. When we decided to have a family, Anjali took the initiative to step back and say that 'you continue with your cricket and I will take the responsibility of the family'.
Without that, I don't think I would have been able to play cricket freely and without stress. Thanks for bearing with all my fuss and all my frustrations, and all sorts of rubbish that I have spoken. Thanks for bearing with me and always staying by my side through all the ups and downs. You are the best partnership I've had in my life.
Then, the two precious diamonds of my life, Sara and Arjun. They have already grown up. My daughter is 16, my son is 14. Time has flown by. I wanted to spend so much time with them on special occasions like their birthdays, their annual days, their sports day, going on holidays, whatever. I have missed out on all those things. Thanks for your understanding. Both of you have been so, so special to me you cannot imagine. I promise you [that] for 14 and 16 years I have not spent enough time with both of you, but the next 16 years or even beyond that, everything is for you.
My in-laws, Anand Mehta and Annabelle, both have been so, so supportive [and] loving and caring. I have discussed on various things in life, generally with them, and have taken their advice. You know, it's so important to have a strong family who is always with you and who are guiding you. Before you start clapping, the most important thing they did was allowing me to marry Anjali, so thank you very much.
In the last 24 years that I have played for India I have made new friends, and before that I have had friends from my childhood. They have all had a terrific contribution. As and when I have called them to come and bowl to me at the nets, they have left their work aside to come and help me. Be it joining me on holidays and having discussions with me on cricket, or how I was a little stressed and wanting to find a solution so I can perform better.
 
 
The memories you have left with me will always be with me forever and ever, especially "Sachin, Sachin" which will reverberate in my ears till I stop breathing
 
All those moments my friends were with me. Even for when I was injured, I would wake up in the morning because I couldn't sleep and thought that my career was over because of injuries, that is when my friends have woken up at 3 o'clock in the morning to drive with me and make me believe that my career was not over. Life would be incomplete without all those friends. Thanks for being there for me.
My cricket career started when I was 11. The turning point of my career was when my brother (Ajit) took me to Achrekar sir. I was extremely delighted to see him up in the stands. Normally he sits in front of the television and he watches all the games that I play. When I was 11/12, those were the days when I used to hop back on his scooter and play a couple of practice matches a day. The first half the innings I would be batting at Shivaji Park, the second half, at some other match in Azad Maidan. He would take me all over Mumbai to make sure I got match practice.
On a lighter note, in the last 29 years, sir has never ever said 'well played' to me because he thought I would get complacent and I would stop working hard. Maybe he can push his luck and wish me now, well done on my career, because there are no more matches, sir, in my life. I will be witnessing cricket, and cricket will always stay in my heart, but you have had an immense contribution in my life, so thank you very much.
My cricket for Mumbai started right here on this ground, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), which is so dear to me. I remember landing from New Zealand at four o'clock in the morning, and turning up for a game here at eight o'clock just because I wanted to be a part of Mumbai cricket, and not that somebody forced me. That was for the love of Mumbai cricket, and thank you very much. The president is here so thank you very much, along with your team, for taking care of me and looking after my cricket.
The dream was obviously to play for India, and that is where my association with BCCI started. BCCI was fantastic, right from my debut they believed in my ability and selecting me into the squad at the age of 16 was a big step, so thanks to all the selectors for having faith in me and the BCCI for giving me the freedom to express myself out in the middle. Things would have been different if you had not been behind me, and I really appreciate your support. Especially when I was injured, you were right with me and making sure that all the treatments were taken care of, and that I got fit and fine and playing [right] back for India.
The journey has been special, the last 24 years, I have played with many senior cricketers, and even before that there were many senior cricketers with whom I watched on television. They inspired me to play cricket, and to play in the right way. Thanks to all those senior cricketers, and unfortunately I have not been able to play with them, but I have high regards for all their achievements and all their contributions.
Sachin Tendulkar 1990 We see it on the mega-screen, Rahul, Laxman, Sourav, and Anil, who is not here, and my team-mates right here in front me. You are like my family away from home. I have had some wonderful times with you. It is going to be difficult to not be part of the dressing room, sharing those special moments. All the coaches for their guidance, it has been special for me. I know when MS Dhoni presented me the 200th Test match cap on day one morning. I had a brief message for the team. I would like to repeat that. I just feel that all of us are so, so fortunate and proud to be part of the Indian cricket team and serving the nation.
Knowing all of you guys, I know you will continue to serve the nation in the right spirit and right values. I believe we have been the lucky ones to be chosen by the Almighty to serve this sport. Each generation gets this opportunity to take care of this sport and serve it to the best of our ability. I have full faith in you to continue to serve the nation in the right spirit and to the best of your ability, to bring all the laurels to the country. All the very best.
I would be failing in my duties if I did not thank all the doctors, the physios, the trainers, who have put this difficult body together to go back on the field and be able to play. The amount of injuries that I have had in my career, I don't know how you have managed to keep me fit, but without your special efforts, it would never have happened. The doctors have met me at weird hours. I mean I have called them from Mumbai to Chennai, Mumbai to Delhi, I mean wherever. They have just taken the next flight and left their work and families to be with me, which has allowed me to play. So a big thank you to all three of you for keeping me in good shape.
My dear friend, late Mark Mascarenhas, my first manager. We unfortunately lost him in a car accident in 2001, but he was such a well-wisher of cricket, my cricket, and especially Indian cricket. He was so passionate. He understood what it takes to represent a nation and gave me all the space to go out and express myself, and never pressurized me to do this ad or promotion or whatever the sponsors demanded. He took care of that and today I miss him, so thank you Mark for all your contribution.
My current management team, WSG, for repeating what Mark has done, because when I signed the contract I exactly told them what I want from them, and what it requires to represent me. They have done that and respected that.
Someone who has worked closely with me for 14 years is my manager, Vinod Nayudu. He is more like my family and all the sacrifices, spending time away from his family for my work, has been special, so big thank you to his family as well for giving up so much time for my work with Vinod.
In my school days, when I performed well, the media backed me a lot. They continue to do that till this morning. Thank you so much to the media for supporting and appreciating my performances. It surely had a positive effect on me. Thank you so much to all the photographers as well for those wonderfully captured moments that will stay with me for the rest of my life, so a big thank you to all the photographers.
I know my speech is getting a bit too long (crowd roars), but this is the last thing I want to say. I want to thank all the people here who have flown in from various parts of the world, and have supported me endlessly, whether I scored a 0 or a 100-plus. Your support was so dear to me and meant a lot to me. Whatever you have done for me.
I know I have met so many guys who have fasted for me, prayed for me, done so much for me. Without that life wouldn't have been like this for me. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, and also say that time has flown by rather quickly, but the memories you have left with me will always be with me forever and ever, especially "Sachin, Sachin" which will reverberate in my ears till I stop breathing. Thank you very much. If I have missed out on saying something, I hope you understand. Goodbye.

Monday, November 4, 2013

The words that worth Billion Dollars

The misfits.

The rebels.

The troublemakers.

The round pegs in the square holes.

The ones who see things differently.

They're not fond of rules.

And they have no respect for the status quo.

You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing you can't do is ignore them.

Because they change things.
They push the human race forward.
While some see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.

Because the people who are crazy enough to think
they can change the world, are the ones who do.


  - Apple TV Ads: Think Different (1998).

Thursday, September 12, 2013

For You Nirbhaya .. Hang The Rapist !!!

Please take 5 minutes to read this post. I write this post for Nirbhaya, the Delhi Brave Heart. I know nothing is going to change by me writing this post because we live in INDIA. I am not here to criticize India; I just want to express my feelings.
 
Hang the rapist

The incident happened on 16th December 2012, Delhi, India. A 23 year girl was brutally killed by 6 animals (they don’t deserve to be addressed as humans). Even animals won’t do such things. The girl was beaten with iron rod and raped by those 6 animals. The iron rod was used for penetration which damaged her internal organs. The police spokesman said one of the accuse abused the victim twice and ripped off the internal organs with bare hands. Due to internal injuries, bleeding and organ failure she died in 13 days of incident. The case was put into fast court and it took 9 months to process (fast court in India is 9 months).
In those 6 animals, one person named Ram Singh committed suicide in the jail, am happy that he took his own punishment. One of the guy was minor, he was the guy who inserted iron rod and damaged her internal organs, that brutal animal was given minimal punishment of just 3 years imprisonment in a reform facility which was inclusive of the eight months he spent in remand during the trial. That was not a fair justice though he passed 18 years now. The other 4 was bought to court and sentence was to be given on September 13th 2013.
There are many public protests going on in Delhi and various other places in India. This verdict should be the end of all crimes against women in India. There shouldn’t be given any mercy for this act. They should be hanged. The punishment given to them should teach lessons to each and every person in our country. According to me even hanging them is not the ultimate punishment, hanging them will make them feel the pain of death just for few seconds. They should be given more brutal punishment which should make them realize the pain of brave girl who is resting in peace now. The punishment should create fear in each individual which should make them not even to think such things.
Crime against women is never ending story in India. Even after death of Nirbhaya, there were many rape cases reported like 5 year old girl who was raped by inserting bottles and candles, photo journalist in Bombay and the list goes on. So what’s the end of such crime? The judgment of this case decides the fate of Indian women in the future.

Main Accused in Nirbhaya Rape Case Hangs Himself You Say

Let’s join our hands. Come forward. Protest to protect our women around us. Hang the rapist! There shouldn’t be any second thoughts, if such crimes are found the rapist should be hanged immediately. This should be made compulsory law. It is more brutal than murder because, if a person is murder they are dead immediately but after rape she have to live her whole life with that pain. That’s the worst thing that could happen to anyone.
Before thinking about doing such things, just think, today it could be someone; tomorrow it will be to your friend or relative. So let’s come forward to protect our friend, relative, women of future India. Never forget you are into this earth because of a women, respect women, protect women. Thank you.