A top story from Ares Technic was making the rounds through Digg and Reddit yesterday, bashing Google for being a "little evil.

A top story from Ars Technic 

was making the rounds through Digg and Reddit yesterday, bashing Google for being a "little evil." The charge is based on an unusual case, where Google helped Indian police nab Rahul Krishnakumar Vaid, an IT professional living near New Delhi, for posting disparaging messages about Sonia Gandhi on an Orkut group. Vaid was charged under section 292 of Indian Penal Code and section 67 of the Information Technology Act, for posting disparaging, "vulgar" content about Gandhi in a group entitled "I Hate Sonia Gandhi." The creator of the group, interestingly, was not charged.

While the law may be outrageous in its limitation of free speech (my opinion), Google's response to it was far from. And it certainly wasn't evil. If Google wants to operate in India, their local branch must follow local laws. And while everyone seems to claim that Google's actions in this case, and in the infamous case of Chinese censorship, violated their motto of "Don't Be Evil," it seems that very few people actually read Google's explanation of their de facto motto. According to Google's Code of Conduct, "'Don't be evil' is...about doing the right thing more generally – following the law." Google can choose not to operate in certain marketplaces where the feel that following the local laws would clash with the other principles of "Don't Be Evil," like "acting honorably and treating each other with respect," but the search giant cannot just decide to break the law.

In any marketplace, Google needs to weigh the ethical benefit of its service, which offers free information to people, against the ethical limitations of the marketplace, such as censorship. Google decided that it was more evil in China to deprive the population of any search results than to censor some results. Now it's made the same decision in India--and rightly so.

Every time Google is required to comply with local laws, it is accused of being evil; every time Google stores or analyzes a new piece of information--like mail or health records--it is accused of being invasive and violating users' privacy. These cycles are predictable and they predictably pass (do you know anyone who doesn't use Gmail because they are worried about Google reading their email?).

"Don't Be Evil" is (sadly) a lot for any international company to live up to. Google actually pulls it off quite well.

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Solang Valley, India's newest destination for adventure sports

Solang Valley, India's newest destination for adventure sports 

India s top adventure sport destination at solang valley , manali

Manali: Winter sports is no longer confined to the breathtaking locales of Jammu and Kashmir. Solang Valley in Himachal Pradesh is fast turning into a popular destination for skiers and comes alive when much of northern India retreats into the warmth of well-heated homes.

Foreigners and locals throng the snow-capped slopes of the picturesque valley snuggled between the Beas Kund and Solang village for skiing, snowboarding and sliding. It is located 13 km northwest of the hill resort of Manali at an altitude of 8,000 ft.

The valley played host to a first-of-its-kind skiing event, the Alpine Premier League, this month. Over 350 participants showcased their skills in a bid to be anointed the king of mountains.

The Feb 5-9 competition also saw state teams from Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, besides Indian army skiers who dominated both the men's and women's fields. Twenty-four competitors from overseas came to slide down the slopes of Solang.

The daunting Himalayas and the fresh powdery snow provide the perfect setting for an adventure sport enthusiast to freak out.

Still regarded as an elitist sport because of the expensive equipment, the locals are getting adequate help from the Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports in Manali and private companies like Ski Himalayas to provide skiing equipment free for training.

Shiva Kesavan, who created history by winning India's first gold in an international winter sports event at the Asia Cup in Nagano, Japan, in December, sees Solang as a huge step forward for the sport.

Kesavan, born in Vashist near Manali, is a four-time winter sport Olympian. Highly respected and admired among the winter sport community, Kesavan feels Himachal has a lot to offer to adventure sports.

"Conditions here are perfect for winter sports; Himachal is fast becoming the hub for adventure sport in the country. However, the work is still in progress. There needs to be dedicated space for different events, the slopes are still a little bumpy but the standards will improve gradually," he told IANS.

Youngsters in Solang seem to be taking to skiing like duck to water. Enthusiastic boys keenly wait for their turn to enter the Gondola, a sort of cable car, to take them to the highest point of the slope so that they can blaze a trail down.

Kesavan feels these are encouraging signs and the government should take notice and provide support.

"Youngsters here are taking to the sport in a big way - this is great news. The Indian government needs to start a comprehensive training programme so that these guys can make it to the international stage," he said.

Peter Tobler, a snowboard instructor in Switzerland, first came to Manali 16 years ago. Since then the Durham-born Englishman has been a regular here and feels it is one of the best places in the world to snowboard.

"Snow conditions here are fantastic; the slope is a great challenge. Solang is a paradise for winter sport. The valley has great potential and is as good a place as any in the world," Peter said. ians

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holidays in 2012 good places

Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, at about 1600 m above sea level, this hill station once used to be the summer resort of the erstwhile British administration in south India.

Munnar is considered to be one of the most favored romantic/honeymoon destinations in India. Its cool climate, pristine fresh environment and green waved tea carpeted mountains are the perfect setting for a great kerala honeymoon or romantic holiday.

Munnar Tea plantations

Munnar has a lot of stories to tell about itself. The story of the tea plantation dates back to the British era in India, an experimentation on 20 acres of land lead to a successful growth of the tea plantations in Munnar. Today, most parts of Munnar are carpeted with the breath taking greenery of tea plantations. Before, it was home to tribal communities and many species of wild animals.

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IPL 2012: Glittering ceremony marks Pune Warriors India's first home match

Visakhapatnam: Apr 8, 2012

After suffering reverses in their respective previous encounters, both Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargerswould look to get their campaign on track when they meet in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Monday.

 

Pune: Apr 8, 2012

Pune IPL franchisee owner Sahara India Pariwar hosted a grand opening ceremony of its Pune Warrior team ahead of their first home match against Kings XI Punjab at the new Subroto Roy Sahara Stadium in Pune.

Bollywood divas, including Preity Zinta, Jacqueline Fernandes, Dia Mirza, Neha Dhupia, Prachi Desai, Sameera Reddy, Bipasha Basu and Priyanka Chopra performed in the ceremony.

The inauguration was conducted by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and 'Saharasri' Subroto Roy Sahara, Managing Worker and Chairman Sahara India Pariwar.

Bachchan said, "Subroto Roy Sahara Stadium is not just a cricket stadium but a world class hi-tech stadium which is build with a unique blend of art and technology, human mind and machine, dream and reality, and passion and dedication. In this stadium the warriors of today will show their might and the warriors of future will get trained."

Thanking Bachchan, Roy said, "I am not worthy for these words and nor that such a beautiful stadium's name is kept on my name. It was my helplessness that I had to do this. Pune is my city and I love the people of Pune. I dedicate the stadium to the people of Pune and the citizen of our nation."(PTI)

A hard fought win for pune this ! They were restricted to a below par total but their bowlers fought it out hard after getting the danger man levi in the first over.Dinda was the star of the day and he picket up four wicket-two in his very first over.Murali kartik bowled brilliantly too Disappointment for mumbai , they were certainly the stronger team on paper but their batsmen let them down

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hanuman story

• Hanuman Aarti Lyrics In english

  
  

  jai hanumanji .jai bajrang bali ,jai shri 

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  hey dear friends we all know that on (7sep2011) baali comes for meeting from baal maruti and said to him that "maruti u does'nt looks as u can fly also than maruti's all friends says that if u can't believe than organise a competition b/w u and our maruti , all thing will clear than bali agrees and says to jambant for organising a competition , jambant throws a black coloured oval shape stone in sky (the person who will catches it first , he will be winner) bali fly back to that stone for catching it first after passing some time maruti also fly and arrive beside the bali in sky. maruti can hold that stone but he leaves it and bali catch up that stone.

  
  

  
  

  Hanuman is well known name by Hindus to worship as god of Power and knowledge. Hanuman was the son of “Kesary” and mata “Anjani”, so he is also famous by name “Kesari nandan” and “Anjani putra”.

  Hanuman was very close and best friend of Lord Ram. He helps Lord Ram in many times and in battle of Lanka too. He is the God of today’s Period called “Kalyug” according to Hindus religion.

  He removes all king of difficulties of his devotees, so he is also known as “Sankatmochan”. People worship god Hanuman on Tuesday and Saturday for well being and secure from the crucial sight of God Shani. Aarti of god hanuman is describes the personality and activity of his life within Lord Ram. It is sung by people at temple of God Hanuman and Lord Ram.

  
  

  
  

  108 Names of  Lord Hanuman

  
  
• Shree Hanuman Chalisa

  
  
• Lord Hanuman Mantras

  
  
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II Shri Hanuman ji Ki Aarti II

श्री हनुमान जी की आरती

Hanuman Aarti Lyrics In English :

Aarti Ke Jai Hanuman Lalaki.

Dusht dalan Raghunath kalaki

Jaakay bal say giriwar kaapay,

Roog doosh jakay nikat na jhankay.

Anjani putra maha balli daayee,

Santan kay prabhu sada sahaye.

Day beeraa Raghunath pataway,

Lanka jaaree seeya soodi laayee

Lanka so koti Samundra Seekhaayee,

Jaat pawansut baran layee

Lanka Jaari Asur Sanghaaray,

Seeya Ramjee kay kaaj sawaray.

Lakshman moor chet paray Sakaaray,

Aani Sajeewan praan ubaaray

Paitee pataal toori jam kaaray,

Ahi Ravana kee bujaa ukhaaray

Baayay bujaa asur dhal maaray,

Dahinay bujaa sant jam taray.

Sur nar Muni arati utaray,

Jai jai jai Hanuman ucharaay

Kanchan thaar Kapoor loo chaayee,

Aaaarati karat Anjani maayee

Jo Hanuman kee Aaarati gaaway,

Basee Baikoontha param pad paaway.

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2011 Astronomy Season Begins at Town Creek Indian Mound

The astronomy season of 2011 at Town Creek Indian Mound will begin on Saturday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. The crisp, cold air of January nights offers some of the best viewing of the wintery skies above. And with a moonless night, the stars will shine even brighter for skywatchers.


The planet Jupiter will be the brightest “star” shining in the night sky near the constellation Pisces, the Fishes. Pisces is one of the oldest constellations in the sky and represents two fish fleeing, one toward the western horizon and one northward. When the Sun is positioned in the zodiacal constellation of Pisces, it signals the Vernal Equinox or first day of spring.


Monthly astronomy events at Town Creek Indian Mound are free and open to the public. Those interested in participating are encouraged to bring personal telescopes and binoculars. The site will have its own telescopes on hand for observation. Participants may bring blankets or chairs for outside viewing and are advised to dress for the weather.




For more than a thousand years, American Indians farmed lands later known as North Carolina. Around A.D. 1000, a new cultural tradition arrived in the Pee Dee River Valley. Throughout Georgia, South Carolina, eastern Tennessee, and western and southern Piedmont North Carolina, the Mississippian tradition spawned complex societies. Inhabitants built earthen mounds for their leaders, engaged in widespread trade, supported craftspeople and celebrated a new form of religion.


In 1937, excavations began at Town Creek Indian Mound. Key features of the site were reconstructed, including the mound, two temple structures, a burial hut and surrounding stockade. Archaeologists’ excavations revealed that the mound at Town Creek was constructed over an early rectangular structure known as an “earth lodge.”


The mission of Town Creek Indian Mound is to interpret the history of the American Indians who once lived here. The visitor center features interpretive exhibits, as well as audiovisual displays. A national historic landmark, Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site is North Carolina’s only state historic site dedicated to American Indian heritage. Tour groups are welcome and encouraged.


The site is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.  It is closed to the public Mondays and most major holidays.

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miss india worldwide

)Miss India Worldwide Pageant 2Labels012

World Hot and Top Trend News ― Thirty-five contestants of Indian origin from different countries are competing in the pageant.Final accommodation of the 23rd copy of the antagonism will be out on 26, Feb. Miss India Worldwide adversary Eram Karim of India performs in the aptitude... (more                   Thirty-five contestants of Indian origin from different countries are competing in the pageant.

Final accommodation of the 23rd copy of the antagonism will be out on 26, Feb. Miss India Worldwide adversary Eram Karim of India performs in the aptitude allocation of the celebration in Paramaribo, February 23, 2012.Miss India Worldwide adversary Rose of Australia performs in aptitude allocation of the celebration in Paramaribo.

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