One day it all came to a stand still

One day it all came to a stand still

I do not have fairy tales to tell,
Historical events or wars to speak of
But when the next generation will ask,
I will say it with a deep pause

One day it all came to a stand still

Their curiosity is bound to rise
I will then need to surmise
For the only time in history of mankind
The entire world was under ‘Lockdown’

One day it all came to a stand still

Everything stopped! But why?
There was an invisible enemy
No one could see but had to fight
In this battle thousands had to die

One day it all came to a stand still

It will become confusing for them
I will have to give it a simple turn
It was a virus that was very deadly
It took lives which it infected

One day it all came to a stand still

For weeks and months altogether
No one moved freely on the streets
The fear of loosing life was stark
They will soon realize it was very dark

One day it all came to a stand still

Who fought the battle if everyone was home?
I will dedicate the story to them once again
Brave souls who formed essential services
The doctors and nurses who fought it hard

One day it all came to a stand still

They will be curious to know more!
The world was full of despair and lost hope
Uncertainty and fear captured all minds
With folded hands we waited for a ray of light

One day it all came to a stand still

How did we win then?
The only way was to break the chain
Pray for our families and friends
Isolate the sick and stay at home

One day it all came to a stand still

We had heard miracles happen
The enemy vanished as it came
Not before we all paid a heavy price
Taking losses was the only choice

One day it all came to a stand still

The civilisation moved with time
Transformed and changed was our world
For your beautiful today my little one
We rose again to live life, but you must remember

One day it all came to a stand still!

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Seven Leadership Lessons from Chandrayan2 Launch

Indian space research organization (ISRO) set it eyes to achieve what no one else had done before and its most ambitious project till date was launch of moon mission Chandrayan2.  This was a mission significantly different and unique in many ways like the choice of soft landing location (South Pole), the low cost of the project (940 Cr) , the indigenous nature of this program (Made in India technology) and the scientific objectives of Vikram Lander & Pragyan Rover . We traveled more than 3 lakh Km in this journey, successfully placed the moon orbiter and came as close as 2.1 kms to make a soft landing on the surface of the moon. The communication to the lander was lost just few seconds before the touchdown and it is still being contacted as i write.

ISRO Ground Station , Bengaluru

This whole initiative was led by a team of scientists from ISRO, their chairman K Sivan and most importantly our leader Hon. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi. The event gave us very important ‘Leadership lessons’ and i list them in as simple words as I can.

1.  Set out a visionary goal

PM Modi set out an objective that was never accomplished by any other country so far. The team believed in it and came together to deliver, working day and night over couple of years.

2.  Empower and entrust your team

The Indian government per se, gave full autonomy to ISRO scientists to perform. The PM kept an eye on the mission at all times and put his full trust in the team.

PM Narendra Modi with ISRO Chairman K Sivan

3.  Raise the benchmark for success and failure

ISRO had already launched a successful mission Chandrayan1 and worked in pursuit for higher excellence. Chandrayan2 was 99% accomplished, even a partial failure was better than our last best.

4.  Stand with your team at all times

Physical presence of management with their team in high pressure events, key meetings, make or break situations is a big morale booster. PM Modi returned back from an international visit but was present with ISRO scientists at 1 30 AM to witness the soft landing on moon, staying back till 3 AM and again coming back at 8 AM the same morning.

5.  Share words of wisdom & advise to boost morale

Outcomes don’t follow projections and predictions however perfect a situation is and the same happened with Vikram Lander & Pragyan Rover. The team of scientists were crest fallen and they needed their leader to belittle the miss which the PM did so gracefully. He came back to ISRO center at 8 AM and communicated with them in the most logical words. Science is all about experiments and not failures, and if we don’t experiment we don’t break the glass ceiling. The mission will succeed and our scientists will not rest until they have done so, were his words to boost their morale and re-energize them.

6.  Give a human touch

The embrace, the hug which PM Modi gave to ISRO Chairman K Sivan said so many things about his character and his humane side. Governments, Institutions, Organizations, Civilizations are nothing but the people who represent them and all events of our lives can only be depicted by these interpersonal relationships. A great leader knows the importance of a hug, an embrace, a smile, a handshake and a body language that is positive and comforting.

PM Narendra Modi and ISRO Chaairman K Sivan

7.  Give recognition to the team

Naysayers might say that live telecast of soft landing on the moon was too risky, since the cost of failure in terms of public opinion is very heavy. If one sees from the view of our Prime Minister, he wanted to give credit where it was due. The country never knew the silent warriors that our scientists are as they always keep away from limelight. With this event, the entire world came face to face with our technological prowess and the brains behind it. Men and women from all parts of the country have fought their battle to reach where they are now and they deserve respect, recognition and support. Our leader ensured that this unique window of telecast to the world gave our scientists their share of name and fame. What it also did to the young minds of the country is, a resolve to join such prestigious institutes and one day launch missions like Chandrayan.

I am hopeful of our success, optimistic about our future, proud of being born in a country of billion dreams. Ten years from now, we will be a superpower in space programs and India will contribute to the welfare of the world and this is what we as a civilization have been known for.

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India First, Narendra Modi First - Lok Sabha 2019

While i write this post, voting for the 7th phase of Lok Sabha election 2019 is underway and with its completion will end the (world's most watched after) election process in India. Our country has a population of 130 Cr + and for this year we have 90 Cr eligible voters that span across different states ,different geographies,different socio-economic segments ,caste,religion and off course different ideologies and beliefs. Consider the mammoth task a leader and his political party has cut out for them to win confidence of millions of people to be elected in centre. By the time i finish and post this article it will be close to 5 PM and exit polls will start on all the channels and a picture will emerge out as to what the general sentiment has been.So what's my reading of the scenario and the likely outcome that we all can expect on 23rd May ?

I clearly see the wave in favour of Shri Narendra Modi the current Prime Minister of India and my analysis tells me that he will certainly regain his post. Not only will he come back but the mandate will be astounding , assuring and appeasing to the political wit and wisdom of his party - Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP). I have keenly followed this election and there are certain reasons why i am so assured of this political outcome.

PM Narendra Modi will return back to power

Firstly , the performance of Modi's government has been very satisfactory and his policies, vision and actionable in the last 5 years have changed the perspective of the entire country. I can talk about so many areas that his government has touched upon but for me its Unified Taxation , Thrust on Infrastructure,  Freedom to Armed Forces, Foreign Policy , Global Outreach , Make in India & notably Digital India* program(s). There was not another opportune time in the history of this country where one felt proud of being an Indian and be living in India. The morale, optimism and national pride is all time high in this country and its citizens are looking towards a very bright and stable future under the premiership of Prime Minister Modi. . With this new found confidence we see India leading the world order in next 5-10 years and we will rightfully take that pole position which is due to us for long.

Secondly, during this election the opposition was in shambles. The country and the electorate do not know who the opposition actually is. Apart from BJP the other major national party in India is, Indian National Congress whose base has got eroded over years because its fortunes are controlled by a single family. The party ruled this country for close to 70 years but rampant corruption, appeasement policies, lacklustre leaders and remotely controlled governments led to their downfall. It is highly unlikely that they will be able to set their house in order very soon unless and until there is a revolt inside the party and it reorganizes itself. The question is, when will that revolt happen ??. No point talking about small regional parties here as they are too many and their winning few seats does not make a difference unless and until a coalition government is in place. India needs a stable government and mind you we will elect a government with full majority.

Third and most important reason why Mr. Modi will come again is , use of technology by BJP . Data Analytics, Algorithms, Sentiment Analysis , Digital Marketing , Social Media , Mass Outreach and Campaign across channels , Big Data are the tools and tackles being used by political parties this time to sway and win elections. Thanks to *Digital India program of Modi , an analysis says that more than 50 Cr out of the eligible voters use mobile phones and access data and content through it. Each citizen or voter is being tracked and he or she is seeing the content that the particular party wants them to see. These web of technology tools are seeded everywhere and all activities on internet be it online purchase , social media communication , work related access etc is intertwined with a tracking mechanism that suggests our political affiliation and the control we have over our networks. BJP has created Digital Center of excellence and this houses technology experts and infrastructure that is capable of processing tons and tons of data within no time. They have widely used Information Technology platforms to connect with the voter in the remotest part of the country and spread their messaging. I would like to also highlight here that all this would not have been possible without a cadre that is very disciplined , organised , structured and has touch points on the ground. No technology can help a party win if its booth level workers , party representatives , office bearers and leaders do not work together and that too in a common interest. In the use of technology and its cadre, BJP takes a big big lead over all its rivals.

Before  i end this article, i predict BJP coming close to 300 seats alone and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of which BJP is a part reaching 350~360 seats. My best wishes to the man who during these gruelling elections logged over 1 lakh kms, leading 142 rallies across the length and breadth of the country, gave interviews across the board , connected with masses through all possible means of communication and with only one interest being supreme that is INDIA FIRST !!

Ladies and Gentlemen !! Please give a standing ovation to Hon. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi who returns to power with all boxes ticked and rightfully deserves this win.

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Sales is the greatest profession in this world

There are thousand of jobs people can chose from, to make a living yet few stand apart by the basic nature of their profile. Till few years back i used to believe doctors, military personnel, administrators, artists and politicians are rare breed and they rightfully command the respect for their professions in the society, but not anymore. After spending more than 10+ years in IT industry doing Sales for services and product companies i have realized that Sales is world's greatest profession and it should be recognized as one. I being a Sales guy myself will delve further on to this self propagated theory.

Think of any sphere in your life and their will be products or services that you ,your family, relatives and friends are consuming. Like it or not, you are sold on to those and that's why they are taking away a share of your wallet on priority. Though i believe that intrinsic nature of goods and services is a major parameter considered before buying but unless and until a smart salesperson sells you that idea or concept one does not realize the complete benefit of it. To add to this, take a thorough look at all your major and minor purchases in life and i bet not all of them were necessarily required and even if they were, a god send sales person made you realize the need for it.

Let me give some more insights into a Sales person profile and how this breed is far more superior than rest of the crowd. 90% of job profiles are clearly defined , expected deliverable and outcomes written over in the form of Job Descriptions (JD's) but for poor sales guys there is just one deliverable and that is Sales and achievement of targets and no one tells you how to reach the finish line.  Neither the inventor of the product/service , nor your employer nor the HR has the slightest of the idea as to how these front end guys will make their salaries and their variables but they hardly give you a choice. Now this supposedly omniscient creature has to pull out all tricks from his sleeves and make the magic happen. One got to think out of box, assess all the loose ends , prepare as many propositions as needed , patiently pursue the sale and chase it till completion. Think of this single guy as a deadly combination of technical, commercial , legal who is high on interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities and best networking capabilities. Also, ironically  for a sales professional failure is individual and success belongs to the complete organization. All in all, a sales guy to become successful should be a 'Superman' who has all the arrows in his quiver. 

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No idea in this world ever became acceptable or reached to masses till it was taken up by a confident ,smart, suave ,dynamic, ambitious and visionary Sales person.  Would you and me be flying on planes ,using electronic gadgets ,consuming delightful services and affording luxury had it not been presented to us as an option or an alternative in the first place? Behind every major breakthrough, every empire, every growth story someone from the elite sales fraternity decided to make it a reality. Dear Friends ! if you have read this post till this point i am sure you would be a little jealous of this superior and elite community but let's sportingly accept the fact that Sales is the greatest profession in this world. Sales person are a different breed and after all a sale is a sale as it sets the cash registers rolling and the entire drama in this world is about taking your money honey !

 

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Happy New Year 2017

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Season’s Greetings for a Happy New Year 2017

For the last time today, I will stop

To reflect on the year that is passing by

Take a stock of what I could or I could not

Smile on wins and humbled by losses

For the last time today, I will ponder

To count my blessings that I earned

Thank all those who came along or left

Carry the good and forget the bitter

For the last time today, I will regret

To have missed opportunities

Relationships that I could not keep

Self-Goals that I did or did not accomplish

But for a life time, I will uphold

To keep giving my best

With renewed focus and nerve

And be the best I can

Welcoming new year with open arms

Wishes for colleagues, family and friends

To make this year even better than before

Happiness ,Success and Good Health at galore !

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I am in love again

When in love announce to the world, blessings come home soon. Family and friends will make it a great feeling to live with, and the heart will know it has found the reason for its existence.

24th June, 2016 is when i saw her for the first time and it was love at first sight. I know i am a married man but have i not been telling my wife for so long that i will have a rocking affair going on soon.  Alas ! i found her after so many years. I dreamt of her , made plans for future even before i knew she was going to come in my life. Was there a thought so dear in the last few years that engrossed me so deeply? Guess not. So when i saw her beautiful face, rosy lips , sparkling eyes and a touch that tickled me to the core, love was committed for life.

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Interestingly my new found love is one sided because she has not uttered a word so far. Few mumbling , playful sounds and all smiles is what i get always. Enough for me to come back again and again with a hope that soon she will reciprocate and if not it does not even matter. Such strong is the feeling in love that no cost is dear to be with that special one. I have chosen to pursue my part diligently for the rest of my life and give the best to my sweetheart.

We will go for walks,long drives , movies , theatres , malls, pubs, discos and what not. I intend to give my tooth and nail to be with her at each opportunity. I would want her to sing someday , may be play an instrument , recite some poems , give speeches on a public forum , dance to her heart's will. So many things to discuss between two of us, important decisions to make , ideas to nurture and memories to create. I can't tell how much excited i am, to live for these future events.

So Ladies and Gentleman , Boys and Girls , Young and Old  please join me in welcoming 'Aarna' in our lives. I am proud dad to the world's sweetest girl and commit my life for her well being, happiness and a bright future. No feeling came as close to this one and i want to close my eyes and relish each day as it passes. Aarna i want to tell you today that you are your dad's luck , fortune , happiness and love . God Bless you my angel!

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Happy Deepawali 2015

Happy Deepawali 2015

Salutations to the Lord of auspicious beginnings,

The protector and remover of obstacles in life.

Obeisance to the Goddess of prosperity, wealth,

The embodiment of beauty, grace and charm.

I invoke Shri Ganesha to accept my prayers,

To bless my family ,friends & colleagues this Deepawali.

Inspire us with creativity & content,

And bless us with intellect and wisdom.

I meditate Mahalakshmi to fulfill our desires,

Bestow my family , friends & colleagues again.

With inexhaustible wealth and prosperity,

That brings the greatest joys and satisfaction along.

May this festival be a celebration of life ,

Of vigour , intent and achievement.

The pride of improving and changing lives,

The joy of spreading smiles.

Happy Deepawali  and warm wishes to you and your family!!

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Tanu Weds Manu Returns is a bollywood classic

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I have watched #TanuWedsManuReturns twice and still feel as if there is a need to sit for another show. The words that can at best describe this movie are bombastic, fantabulous, special, extraordinary and once in a decade kind of an occurrence.

I have not been able to reconcile #KanganaRanaut  (best depicted by Tanuja Trivedi) with Ms. Sangwan ,they are so different that makes you believe that they are just two different individuals from a different world altogether. The dexterity and the deftness with which kangna has essayed both the roles, one really wonders if she is the same person. I get a feel as if they are real life characters and I might one day bump into Kusum Sangwan at Shivaji stadium in New Delhi. While i write this review #TanuWedsManuReturns is running house full in the 2^nd week and is for sure expected to cross 100 Cr mark in domestic business. Mind you we don’t have a Khan spearheading this movie, nor there is Akshay or Ajay adding sheen to the movie. So if in absence of these superstars one movie enters the coveted 100 Cr club there has to be something special in it. The differentiator and the hero of the movie is #KanganaRanaut. She has matured beyond years in playing the double role and I would go out to say that it might even happen that this is her best ever performance in the entire lifetime.

Let’s start with the characters first. I already spoke about Kangna Ranaut and I can sum it up with one remark that if she does not win a national award for this movie it will be slight for all the hard work she has put in. @ActorMadhavan is as expressive as ever and we don’t need to add extra dialogues to his character, he is gifted to deliver the best performances with his expressions and demeanor.  @deepakdobriyal my friend what have you done?? The comic timing and the gift of gab that you have, do you need anything more to prove your acting prowess? One would remember his performance in the first version of the movie and he raises the benchmark even higher. Spontaneous, brilliant and adept in his role and he deserves notice. I am sure the filmmakers are going to reward this talented actor and we will get to see more of him in the years to come.  @jimmysheirgill is a synonym for intensity and passion and he carries the same fire and restlessness in this movie. His dialogues are great and delivery even greater; one would go on to repeat few of his one liner over the years. In fact this single movie has good eight to ten dialogues that are hallmark of this film. All other actors have done a wonderful job and it is not a mean feat to pull through a sequel with better commercial success.

The man who has to be rightfully credited for this movie is @aanandlrai . I read his interview very recently where he said , in all his movies there is a part of him and quite rightly said. The nuances have been well taken care off, the background settings are so simple and real that one can easily relate to this movie. Unless and until you grow up in that typical middle class household you will not be able to story tell such a fine script or screen play. The locales in Lucknow(UP)  ,New Delhi and Jajjar (Haryana) are ordinary and believably true, and one can easily connect with the milieu . In a nutshell the director has an eye for details and has not left a single effort to take you to a setting which is the reality of majority of north indian families. No pretenses, no goody goody feeling, no unreal world but simple and real identities and settings. Add to this the ear warming and soulful music, the journey becomes even more endearing; the songs are fresh, melodious and hummable.

The viewers have given full marks to this movie and I dare not deduct even half a point out of five. Before I close Take a bow Kumari Kusum Sangwan . What a feat! You have done the unthinkable.

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Happy Deepawali 2014

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The flicker the glimmer the sparkling skies,

Everything bathing in colorful lights.

The festival filling hearts with delight,

Giving us so many reasons to rejoice.

Mood is upbeat and smiles all around,

Joys bubbling with effervescence abound.

Kids running helter skelter making sounds,

Enjoyment with family and friends well found.

Spread sweets , share gifts and gesture kind,

Renew the ties between the hearts inclined.

It's all about relishing the moments combined,

Finding meaning to life with festivals to remind.

May this Diwali be brighter than ever,

Rewarding you for all your endeavor.

Ganesha's favor remain with you forever,

Goddess Lakshmi's abundance to pamper.

I wish you and your family the festivals of lights,

Make it big with blessings of the divine.

May you be happy, healthy and prosperous

Your life is a plateful and sumptuous.

Happy Deepawali 2014 !!

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A happy kid makes a healthy home

It seems like the entire fulcrum of my happiness has shifted to my toddler who is going to be three soon. His ways are innocent, charming, fresh and full of love for the two people he has started relating as mom and dad.  Our world is small, yet so expansive with this beautiful gift of god and he is the binding force, source of energy, bundle of joy and the passion that keeps us going. The short description that I gave about my family would hold true for so many nuclear families and even extended homes. Consider for a moment that this precious little falls sick or stop his/her activities that have become inseparable part of our daily lives. God forbid this happens but the truth is such events inevitably do happen.

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Relating from one of the very recent experiences we have had I can tell you how excruciating it becomes to pass each moment when the child has taken ill. We reside in Northern part of india that sees extreme weather conditions, be it high temperatures in summers or chilling winters.The entire year even sees whimsical weather conditions owing to global warming and imbalance in the nature’s cycle. Add to this pollution and bad quality of air and you have a perfect case for respiratory diseases and infections. My son has been a victim of air borne infections and frequent seasonal changes which I learnt has become very common in kids in this region.

It started with the usual running nose, slight coughing and aggravated into high temperature, cold and uninterrupted coughing. Within few hours my otherwise active and naughty son was in bed suffering with high fever and cold. At first I thought this too will pass but as the hours passed by, his condition refused to correct. My wife kept on raising an alarm and pushed me to hurry up to the doctor. We visited a reputed hospital and took a set of prescriptions to bring my kid out of the current bout of illness. Things did not pick up at the pace as we expected and contacted another child specialist to get faster relief. Same medicines with higher power were prescribed and even a hint was dropped to get our kid admitted to the hospital. My wife was in tears and all I could do is hold back my emotions and handle the situation. God willing my son was back to normal in 3-4 days and we felt a bit relieved. The entire atmosphere had become so tense and monotonous in these days that we always dread facing it again.

I am of the opinion that seeing an allopathic doctor is not right and I don’t want to put my kid on Anti-biotic, Anti-allergy, Antipyretics and Analgesics. This cycle of infection, cough, cold and fever has become so repetitive and same medicines get prescribed again and again. Though I am not a medico but do understand that these allopathic medicines give temporary relief but do not provide a long term solution. The crucial aspect of treating this cyclical illness lies in improving immunity and making the kid lesser and lesser susceptible to infections. We as a family took some simple steps in building a healthy atmosphere at home for our kid. Honey , Ginger , Tulsi leaves , Chawanprash , Aamla , Herbs  etc have become an integral part of our daily lives and a deep thought goes in what we eat and how do we eat.

The closer to nature we stay more the healthier our lives becomes.  As parents we have the responsibility to provide a healthy environment to our kids and happiness will naturally follow. If the kid is healthy the entire home is cheerful and happy!

Dabur Chyawanprash’s magnificent brew of Ayurvedic herbs strengthens the body’s natural defence mechanism by stimulating your NK cells* (Natural Killer Cells). NK cells assist in fighting with virus and bacteria in your body, thus giving us increased immunity from various infections . 

For more info please visit  https://www.liveveda.com/daburchyawanprash/.

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The Summer Tale

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I remember waiting for summers as a kid,
End of school and holidays in bulk
TV , Indoor games ,Comics to start with,
Morning jog , cricket and movies
Grand plans to visit far off cousins,
Excitement doubled up now and then
The days were scorching and hot ,
Yet we had loads of fun.

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Rasna , Icecreams and Cold drinks,
I even won't forget savoring watermelon
Hobby classes and pursuits considered idle,
All became important as none
Clothes of bright colors and light feathers
Had never been fancied more before,
The mercury always headed north,
The hot sun showing lots of tantrums.

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Long spell of afternoon nap,
Coolers running with water up to the brim
Mom made so many dishes,
Friends invited for parties with small funds
Relatives visiting our homes for long stay,
Counting every day and enjoying together
Our world was small and summers large
The summers were indeed pleasure some.

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ASUS Transformer Book T100 is a good bet

There were days when we as students had a dedicated computer lab with workstations that had big protruding monitors along with CPU's that had slots for 5 and half inch floppy device. Increased Processing Power, Memory, Flexibility of usage, Low Consumption, Compact and lighter hardware was on our wish list and technology has taken big leaps to hand us over the gadgets that are designed for the future. The concepts are modular, the approach is highly flexible, the inter-connectivity is seamless and the whole concept of technology has become all pervasive yet leaving space for round the clock innovations. The rate of technology obsolescence has forced the market to create gadgets which can capture the imagination of the users and let them define how they want to make the fullest use of it. This phenomenon of bidirectional dialogue and delivery has changed the business models and if put it rightly, it is “Time to Transform".

ASUS Transformer T100

ASUS has come up with a new product Transformer Book T100 ‘to transform’ user’s expectations about technology. The ASUS Transformer Book T100 comes with a detachable touch screen, a two-part dockable design, long enough battery for all-day computing, productivity features of a laptop with the portability of a tablet. The Transformer Book T100 is a combination of notebook and tablet experience bundled in one single machine with the following specifications:

Type                             2-In-1 Ultraportable Laptop with 10-Inch Tablet Operating System

CPU                              Intel® AtomTM Processor Z3740 (Up to 2.3GHz, 2M)

OPERATING SYSTEM     Windows 8.1

SCREEN                        25.6 cm (10.1) HD Glare Touch Panel

VGA                             Intel® Gen7 Graphics

RAM                             2 GB LPDDR3 1067 MHz

STORAGE                      32 GB EMMC

WIRELESS                      WLAN 802.11 b/g/n + BT 4.0

CAMERA                       1.2 Mega Pixel

BATTERY                      2 Cell

Weight                         0.54kg (Tablet) and 0.54kg (Dock)

USB 3.0                        1

My Impressions of Transformer Book T100 and how it fits my Personal & Professional lifestyle:

Aesthetic Design and light weight:   With individual weights of the Tablet and the docking station being 0.54 Kg each carrying it around is not cumbersome. The look and feel of the device gives this a perceived value higher than its cost.

I won’t mind flashing my T100 at airports and public places or even during client meetings while using it as a tablet.

Screen: Since this is a tablet as well, positioning it at different angles without any discoloration makes it better than a conventional laptop. A 10.1 inch screen is any day better than a phablet and unless once is bent upon viewing objects in a 14 -15 inch screen T 100 will work good.

The distinct advantage of a small screen with portable tablet serves my purpose of playing Subway Surfer and Temple Run.

Performance: A comparison with a full blown laptop might not serve a purpose because the comparison is between a convertible and a conventional device. It depends if one is ready to adapt to the hybrid model and in that case the performance will sound good in this price range. Multitasking, high definition games, development work is not what T 100 is good for but this should be comparable in performance to the high end note books of today.

I am yet to test if Microsoft Outlook, MS Office Suite and other necessary Software will run smoothly but looks like they should and I am happy doing that trade off with the built in portability and flexibility.

Memory: The 32GB of storage will get consumed by Windows OS and any programs that need to be installed. Additional memory will be required for media and 32 GB specification works well only if viewed as a tablet. I would think internet browsing and gaming is best suited for this memory. 

Camera: 1.2 Mega Pixel is weak and this needs to at least go up to 5 or 8 MP. Since I would be using it as a tablet, video call is definitely a feature I would like to use and need a more robust camera.

Battery: The features tell me that T 100 is capable of supporting for 10 hours of internet browsing and that is good enough any day.  This is definitely a differentiator for this product and supports mobility big time.

Priced at Rs 32,000 the Transformer Book T100 is definitely to be recommended because of its price. If comparing with Android and iOS tablets, Transformer T100 will be a distant third but as laptop it is a good bet in the same segment. When compared with conventional laptops T100 will again lack features but as a hybrid of Laptop and a Tablet T100 works. I would definitely use the gadget for its convertible docking set up , battery life , connectivity and light weight. 

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Lok Sabha Elections 2014 Update from Delhi /NCR

Lok Sabha Elections 2014

1. Very recently there was an article in Times of India on the demographic change in voter's profile of Noida , pointing at addition of new residents who did not exist in 2009. I along with wife applied for new voter id card to be able to vote in Noida since going back to my hometown is not possible and i see a similar trend in other residents here. The underlying current points at awareness about these elections and how important it is for everyone to exercise his or her ballot. A positive and encouraging sign.

2. Interestingly i had an opportunity to meet Booth Level Officer (BLO) for my area and she shared that this time people are pepped up to vote for performance , economic growth and most importantly 'Change'. No prizes for guessing who is the pick of the lot 

3. I have been engaging in discussions with family, friends , strangers; online as well as offline to catch the pulse and the mood of the nation. Again the same sentiment for change is getting echoed , resentment for Congress and equal dislike for small regional parties (that very much includes AAP) is being reflected.

4. ICC world cup is underway and the creative ads by BJP have found many takers. Very simple messaging yet very powerful and effective.

5. The ads on Radio FM (Delhi) are fresh and hit a chord with the masses. I must say BJP is doing everything possible to get closer to the magic figure of 272 and this is getting clearer and clearer.

6. There are mobile vans in my area canvassing for BJP and using NaMo as the face of it, yet another marketing initiative but is getting eyeballs. The general perception is that there is battle being waged but the only man in arms is Modi and rest all party leaders are hiding in their closets. They seem disinterested , insecure , skeptical and fearful .

7. People who supported Kejriwal and AAP are feeling demoralized and cheated and have taken extreme positions which will surely reflect in their voting. Interestingly no one is discussing Congress and the entire debate is on how will Modi lift fortunes of India.

8. There are no billboards in Delhi or even Noida highlighting UPA's achievements, no ads in Radio and no effort to woo voters. Similar is the case with Mr. Kejriwal who was very vocal couple of months back but is not being seen anywhere. I don't understand why UPA has chosen a defeatist mindset.

9. In local markets more and more people are seen wearing NaMo caps where as few months back it was AAP cap. It seems that there is no secrecy left for ballot and people have taken extreme positions.

I must say the environment is heating up and we will witness a change of guard on May the 16th ,2014 . Friends please update your observations from which ever city you are in. 

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