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According to astronomers and research scientist, the most significant total solar eclipse of the century is falling on Wednesday July 22, 2009. Scientists and astronomers around the world are preparing to study the solar eclipse specially the study of shadow bands. Shadow bands are thin wavy lines of alternating light and dark that can be seen moving and undulating in parallel on plain-coloured surfaces immediately before and after a total solar eclipse. However, a new theory has been put forward by Dr. Stuart Eves, who works for Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL), that shadow bands might actually be caused by infrasound, which involves the shadow of the moon travelling at supersonic speed which in turn produces high frequency sound that humans can't hear and because of this, creates a shockwave in front of the shadow, which causes shadow bands. 'Maitri' the Indian astronomy station at Antarctica got the first chance to study shadaow bands for the first time on Nov...

The Chains of Belief: A Powerful Story That Will Change How You See Your Limits Sometimes, the biggest obstacles in our lives are not real. They don’t exist in the outside world. They exist inside our minds . This is a short but deeply powerful story about belief, failure, and how we unknowingly trap ourselves — even when we are strong enough to be free. The Day I Saw the Elephants A few years ago, I visited a circus while travelling. I wasn’t particularly interested in the shows. What caught my attention was something much simpler — a group of elephants standing quietly near the entrance. They were huge. Massive. Powerful. Creatures that could easily uproot trees. But something about them felt strange. A Strange Sight Each elephant was tied by just a small rope around one of its front legs. No cages. No iron chains. No guards. Just a thin rope. I stood there, confused. These animals were strong enough to break free in seconds. One gentle pull and they could walk aw...

According to the news the inflation rate in India has come down to 0.13 % which is lowest in thirty years.  As per economics Inflation means rise in general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.  A chief measure of general price-level inflation is the general inflation rate, which is the percentage change in a general price index (Consumer Price Index). When prices rise the functional currency buys fewer goods and services means decline in real value of money or loss of purchasing power of currency.  One year ago inflation rate in India reached near 11% and now it has come down to 30 year low at 0.13%. Since 13 weeks inflation rate in India is below 1%. Inflation may have reached its lowest, but still today the prices of of general items like vegetable, oils, pulses, spices are becoming more expensive and going out of reach of common man.  Government should not only take measures to check inflation but also try to keep check on pric...

Reserve Bank Of India has directed all Scheduled Commercial Indian banks to clear all local cheques in one day or at the most next day and all outstation cheques within 14 days.   For local cheques credit and debit shall be given on the same day or at the most the next day of their presentation in clearing.  Ideally, in respect of local clearing, banks shall permit usage of the shadow credit afforded to the customer accounts immediately after closure of relative return clearing and in any case withdrawal shall be allowed on the same day or maximum within an hour of commencement of business on the next working day, subject to usual safeguards.   Time frame for collection of cheques drawn on state capitals / major cities / other locations to be 7/10/14 days respectively. If there is any delay in collection beyond this period, interest at the rate specified in the CCP of the bank, shall be paid. Full notification can be read from Reserve Bank Of India official web...

The Most Dangerous Web Search Terms: How Innocent Searches Can Put Your Computer at Risk The internet has become an essential part of our daily lives. From finding song lyrics to downloading music or playing games, we rely on search engines for almost everything. But what if something as simple as typing a common phrase into a search bar could expose you to malware, viruses, or online scams? According to a study by a leading cybersecurity company, researchers analyzed thousands of popular search queries and discovered that certain keywords are far more likely to lead users to risky websites. These sites often contain malicious code, fake downloads, phishing pages, or hidden malware that can infect your device or steal personal information. In this detailed guide, we’ll explore the most dangerous search terms, why they are risky, how cybercriminals exploit them, and most importantly — how you can stay safe online. 📑 Table of Contents Understanding the Research Behind Dangerous ...

Unless you work for yourself and have no other employees, you'll need to deal with payroll, because you have to make sure that the people who give you their time get fair compensation. It used to be somewhat difficult to do payroll. It was several days of work, on and off, with paper and pen in order to figure out just how many hours everyone worked, what their rates of pay were, and whether they had any special circumstances like overtime, unpaid time off, and other issues. It is not always easy to figure all of these things out, and much of it depends on the person who is doing the payroll, how 'standard' the payroll is, and how much time is available to work on it. Now that the payroll process for most businesses has become much more automated , there are a lot of options. One of these is direct deposit. Instead of getting a check each pay period, employees would see their earnings deposited directly into their bank account. The money goes in automatically on their pay d...

Introduction: The Hidden Threat Inside Your Computer Imagine turning on your computer one morning only to discover that your files are missing, your system is running unusually slow, or worse—your personal information has been stolen. In many cases, the cause behind such disasters is malicious code , commonly known as computer viruses or malware . In today’s interconnected world, computers constantly exchange information across networks and the internet. While this connectivity has made communication and productivity easier than ever, it has also opened the door for cyber threats. One of the most common and dangerous threats is malicious software designed to damage systems, steal information, or disrupt operations. Table of Contents Understanding Malicious Code in Computing Common Types of Malicious Software How Computer Viruses Work Program or File Infector Virus Macro Computer Virus Multi-Partite Virus Polymorphic Virus Computer Worms Trojan Horses Signs Your Computer M...

If you don't want to spend much on buying a computer system for Internet browsing or you are going to buy a new computer for broadband Internet access then there is a good news for you!  Bharti Airtel , India's No. 1 private telecom operator has announced to launch Plug and play Net PC at just Rs. 7999/- Airtel Net PC is a plug and play online computer which includes 15-inch LCD monitor, mouse, keyboard and a Nivio companion which connects to the Linux run servers for storage and applications. Airtel has priced this Net PC at Rs. 7999/- If the customer don't want LCD monitor then the price will be 4999/- The Airtel Net PC will initially be available at Next Electronic Stores and Airtel stores in Gurgaon, Delhi and Noida.  The Microsoft and Nivio powered online Net PC is primarily designed personal computing and small businesses. The positive aspect is that it ha very low cost, handy, light weight, supports Linux, Windows, consumes only 5-10 watts of electricity but t...

We have all been there. You are right in the middle of a critical project, your AI assistant is drafting a summary in the background, and suddenly—the cursor stutters. That familiar "spinning wheel" appears, and you realize your once-zippy Windows 11 system has slowed to a crawl. In 2026, our computers are more than just tools; they are AI-powered workstations. While Windows 11 brought a sleek design, it also introduced "AI bloat," memory-hungry system widgets, and background telemetry that can overwhelm even modern hardware. When these processes clash with a cluttered system registry, your productivity takes a hit. The good news? You do not need a new machine. The secret to reclaiming that "day one" speed often lies in optimizing the hidden core of your OS. Table of Contents The 2026 Productivity Challenge: AI and Background Tasks Common Symptoms of a Fragmented Windows 11 System The Windows Registry: The Digital Brain of Your 2026 PC The Hidden Culprit: ...

Insurance for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Future Have you ever had a "What if?" moment? What if I get sick and can't work? What if my car gets damaged in a storm? What if my laptop breaks right before a big project? In life, these "what ifs" are called risks . Most people think they just have to cross their fingers and hope for the best. But there is a much smarter way to live. It’s called Insurance . Insurance is like a financial umbrella. You don't want it to rain, but if it does, you’ll be very glad you’re carrying it! In this guide, we’re going to break down exactly how insurance works in plain, simple English so you can make the best choices for your wallet. Table of Contents 1. What is Insurance in Simple Words? 2. How Does It Actually Work? 3. The Two Main Players: Insurer and Insured 4. What is a Premium? (And Why You Pay It) 5. Why Should You Buy Insurance? 6. Common Types of Insurance You Should Kno...

Future AdSense payment delivery Options Changed :  Google has announced a good news for Indian AdSense Publishers. AdSense publishers who have opted secured express delivery for AdSense payments checks will not be charged for delivery within India. Earlier any AdSense publisher who use to receive payment by checks and wanted secured express delivery had to shell out US$ 25 as delivery charges.  Now Google has tied up with Blue Dart Courier company for delivery of checks within India. Now Google will not charge any fees for delivery of checks. So its a saving of $25, specially big saving for those publishers who receive their payment every month. Publishers can also track their payments by tracking number at https://www.bluedart.com which will be posted on 15th on any month.  Google AdSense has automatically changed the secured delivery option as Standard delivery in the account of Indian AdSense publishers. In areas where Blue Dart service is not available checks wil...

Do you have more than one blog and you want to republish and cross promote your content as an html then BuzzBoost feature of feedburner can be of your great use.   I will show you how to cross promote and republish your content via buzzboost feature in simple steps. If you already have a feedburner feed then the work is half done and if not then first create a feed in feedburner .  Log in to your Feedburner account> Click publicize button> You will find BuzzBoost option in left sidebar... click it.  Now here you will find a snippet of javascript.  Just copy and paste the code anywhere in our other blog or site. Your content is ready to travel. You can also use it as a widget in sidebar of your blog or site. You also get several options such as how many number of items to display, in what way you want to display your content etc. This is such a good feature that it can be republish your blog content anywhere in the blog or site in a very neat and cle...

From 1st April 2009 you don't need to search ATM of your own bank. Now you can withdraw cash from any bank ATM of your choice. Last year Reserve Bank of India had issued directives to limit withdrawal charges from other bank ATM to 20/- Rs. Now from 1st April there will be no charges for withdrawal of cash from any bank ATM. There is also no charges for checking account balance from any bank. However bank can charge extra fees if withdrawal is made from a Credit Card .

I was surprised to see Google Adsense report today. It is showing wrong reports. In Adsense for search it is showing one search and one click with eCPM of $4.44 but in earnings column it is zero. I got one click for adsense for content with earning of $ 0.35 The total earning however shows $ 0.36. I am unable to understand why it is so. Either it is a bug or something which is showing incorrect information or may be some other fault. Here is the screenshot of the same- I am sure many bloggers might have noticed same incorrect reports. Please post comments if you also have experienced such wrong Adsense reports.

Switch off your lights for one hour- Earth Hour and join the world in making the statement against global warming. Earth hour in India will be celebrated on 28th march 2008 from 8:30 Pm to 9:30 PM IST. People from over 1858 cities across 81 countries are turning off their lights to VOTE EARTH. You can vote too. You can choose between the Earth and Global Warming in the world's first global election. Use your light to switch to vote. Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into global sustainability movement with 50 million people switching off their lights. WWF is urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes which will be presented to world leaders at Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009. This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance ...