Mar/090
Visit my Wiki Pages
Since my website is constantly being updated, you may find it interesting to view my Wiki Pages at http://wiki.ruzbeh.info .
It contains a lot of useful information.
Update: I am phasing out the wiki due to excessive resource usage and limitation of flexibility in editing. All information will be migrated here, directly on the blog.
Mar/100
Setting up an Instant Website using Wordpress
Wordpress Content Management System
What is Wordpress?
Wordpress is an open-source blogging platform a. k. a. content management system, which allows you to easily create your blog or website and also provides an interface for you to update it regularly.
Can Wordpress be used to create a professional website?
Yes, ofcourse. Wordpress has a wide variety of free and paid templates, which allow you to give a professional look-and-feel to your website.
What are the advantages of using Wordpress for setting up my Instant Website?
* no charges for the software, since it is an open-source software
* no need of spending hundreds of dollars on making and updating a simple website
* no headache of getting a designer to update your site
* no need to enter into any long term contracts. Your Wordpress site setup is a one-time task
* no need of purchasing a license to upgrade to the latest version of Wordpress. You automatically get access to the latest version of Wordpress for free
* no dependence on an employee to update your company's blog. It's so simple, even a CEO can use it
* instantly change the entire look of your website. Have a different look for your website, every season or festival - instantly
Features:
* Real-time updations
* Password protected pages
* Widgets
* Recent Articles calendar
* Article Tags
* Visitor and Page Statistics
* Instant Theme change
* Visitor Comments
* Multiple User accounts
* Easy HTML Editor
* Instant Backup of your entire website#
* Email alerts
* Update your website through email#
* Instant Polls
* RSS Feeds for all the updates on your site
* Accept donations and money online
* Constantly scrolling gallery of your products
* Contact Form
.....Wordpress is limited only to your imagination.....
Whom is it for?
* Students wanting a website for their projects or work showcase
* Proprietors or Upcoming Businesses with limited budget
* Traders who want to instantly update their product information
* Society's and Organisations with a Non-Profit motive
* Schools and Colleges wanting to keep their students constantly updated
* Coaching classes or hobby classes, wanting to touch base with a larger audience
- Mainly for those who want to update their site very regularly.
- Also for those who may update their site once in 6 months and want an updation tool which is easy to remember.
Whom is it not for?
* It is not for a very large business enterprise, which has a large budget and wants fancy animation with a design to be made from scratch.
Can someone setup this Wordpress site for me? What is the cost?
Of course. We are here for just that.
Work to be done:
- Installation of Wordpress (latest version)
- Guidance on selection of theme
- Implementation of theme
- Basic advice on nature / layout and format of content
- Customization of theme (Comment Removal / Page Consistency / Widget Addition / Layout Formatting)
- Content Management (Addition / Formatting / Modification of CMS) upto 10 Wordpress pages
- Basic Training on self-updation and modification through CMS
- Basic logo editing insertion
- Valid for 1 month from date of starting work
Cost: Email me on ruzbeh [@] ruzbeh.info
Can I contact you to update the site?
Yes definitely.
How much time will it take to get my website started?
If all your content and ideas are ready - It may take just between 8 - 12 hours.
If any image editing is involved, then it may take some more time.
Still not convinced.....?
http://www.expand2web.com/blog/why-use-wordpress-to-power-your-small-business-website/
http://www.expand2web.com/blog/more-benefits-of-using-wordpress-as-your-website/
GET YOUR SITE RIGHT AWAY - email me!
Feb/100
How to download or print an E-Ticket from the IRCTC.co.in website to PDF file
The following steps will enable you to download an e-ticket to your computer in a pdf format for printing at a later time. This guide does not need you to install Adobe Acrobat Distiller / Writer or any paid software.
This guide is useful for persons who want to print an e-ticket issued by Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) but do not have a printer available at that time, or want to save a soft-copy of the e-ticket on a pen drive or hard disk and transfer it at a later time. This will save the e-ticket in a PDF format adnd is useful for people who do not have Adobe PDF Writer or PDF Distiller and want a Free Solution.
Step 1: Download a PDF Printer Software
Download and install a free PDF printer software like BullZip BioPDF from http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download
OR
Install a paid PDF Printer like Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Distiller or Adobe Writer.
Step 2: Install the software to add the PDF Printer
Simply install it with basic settings. It will automatically add a printer by the name of BioPDF, to your Control Panel.
Step 3: Print the E-Ticket to a file, using the PDF Printer
When you open your e-ticket and select Print ERS, it will open in a new window and ask you to select a printer.
Click on the BioPDF option and click the Print Button. You will be prompted to put in a file name.
Give the file a name and location as required.
Step 4: Use the PDF file to store, copy, print or transfer the E-ticket
Transfer the PDF file to any computer that has a printer and Print your E-ticket.
You can transfer the PDF by email, pen-drive or any other media.
Nov/090
Mobile Number Portability in India
What is Mobile Number Portability (MNP) ?
Mobile Number Portability enables the mobile phone end-user to retain their telephone number without compromising on quality, reliability and operational convenience when they change their service provider in a service area. It requires the originating network to determine the correct destination for a given number and forward the call to the destination network.
Why port? What are the benefits of Mobile Number Portability?
Benefits to subscribers:
- Better quality & bouquet of value-added services offered by any operator
- Competitive tariff package will be offered by all providers
- Survival of the most competent and promising providers in the market
Benefits to mobile network providers and the mobile industry:
- Updated technology and latest sophistication prevent stagnation of resource upgradation
- Healthy competition between providers
What are the requirements for Mobile Number Portability?
An effective MNP system requires a database having information of the networks and associated imported or exported numbers. In India, a central as well as regional databases are being planned. Most countries have a centralized database service managed by a neutral third party. A centralized clearing house for electronically processing the importing / exporting requests also needs to be setup, to minimize the time to port (i.e. to transfer the numbers from one network to another).
Who manages the Ported Number Database?
The number database is managed by a neutral third party. The cost of the database is to be borne by each operator depending on the strength of their subscribers i.e. depending on their market share.
In India, Telcordia Technologies, formerly Bell Communications Research, Inc. has been granted a license by DoT to manage the portability clearing house for Zone 2 (Kolkata, Tamil Nadu including Chennai, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, North East, and Orissa).
What are the hurdles / issues faced by the MNP system?
- Handset portability from GSM to CDMA type of networks
- Constant updation of the database to keep it consistent
- SMS routing (i. e. forwarding SMS's between networks)
- routing of Long Distance (National / International) calls
- Altering the National Numbering Plan (which maintains the number format and series allocation of phone numbers for different services)
- Cooperation of all stakeholders and mobile phone service providers
- Dispute Resolution Machinery and Guidelines for mobile service providers
- Coordinated billing for multi-mode facilities
- Porting Fees and guidelines
When will MNP be implemented in India?
MNP was earlier to be implemented as below:
- Phase 1 - 31-Dec-2009: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and circle A service areas (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu)
- Phase 2 - 20-Mar-2010: Other Parts of India.
However, now MNP will be implemented from 31-Mar-2010 across India, for all circles, zones and operators. The decision was taken by the Department of Telecomm., since most of the providers had not upgraded their network and methods of working, for enabling ease of Number Portability.
What is the procedure for porting numbers?
- The end-user must submit a letter to the existing service provider, stating that he/she wishes to transfer their number to a new mobile service operator.
- Within 5 days there will be a subscriber verification and identification by the existing service provider.
- Within 2 days of verification, the application is to be sent to the clearing house to import/export the number.
- The service providers must inform the customer about the exact date and time the porting will take place.
What are the regulations, terms and conditions for porting numbers?
- The mobile number should have been with the current service provider for a term of 90 days or more. This prevents frequent change of provider and reduces the load on the porting database.
- A non-refundable fee, not exceeding Rs. 19 is to be paid to the gaining provider for every porting transaction. This is due to the fact that the gaining provider has to complete more formalities than if they get a new subscription.
- The porting request may be cancelled within 24-hours of making the application, but the porting fee will be non-refundable.
- The portability of the number will be restricted only to a given license service area / circle within a zone. You will not be allowed to shift your number to a provider in another zone/region.
- Post-paid customers can transfer their numbers only if they have cleared all outstanding payments.
- Pre-paid customers who transfer their numbers to a different provider, will forfeit the remaining pre-paid balance in their account, just as if they were terminating their account.
- The gaining provider, is not bound to pay any deposits or outstandings which are due from the old provider.
What is the Statute / Law governing Mobile Number Portability?
The Statute governing mobile number portability is called the Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charge and Dipping Charge Regulations, 2009. It is to come into effect on 31-Dec-2009, although the date for actual porting has been delayed to March 2010.
Useful Links:
- Telcordia Technologies Joint Venture - http://www.mnpindia.in/index.aspx
- Documents of Department of Telecommunications - http://dot.gov.in/as/MNP/MNPindex.htm
Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charge and Dipping Charge Regulations, 2009 Bare Act
Source: http://www.trai.gov.in/
Nov/090
Install ImageMagick convert on a CPanel / WHM Linux Server through SSH
What is ImageMagick?
ImageMagick is a software suite for image manipulation and display, supporting close to 100 image formats, it is mainly used to perform various transformation and conversion operations on images.
How do I install the RPM of Image Magick on my Linux Server with CPanel / WHM?
- Login to your root login through SSH
- Check if ImageMagick is already installed by typing in the following command at the prompt: /scripts/checkimagemagick
- If it is not installed it will give you an output of Missing else it will give you an output of OK
- You can install it by typing in the following command at the prompt: /scripts/installimagemagick
Oct/090
Cloud Computing
What is Cloud Computing?
It is just like ordering food from a restaurant. You do not have to bother about the cooking / dishes / heating / re-heating etc. You only have to enjoy the food when it arrives.
Why Cloud Computing?
It is called cloud computing, because everything is internet based and works off the internet, it is not dependant on a certain computer or server or service. It is like a huge pool of information, which is used for multiple mammoth services.
It is called "Cloud" computing because in Network diagrams, we use the cloud as a symbol for the Internet.
Benefits:
- Cloud computing is seen as a way to break the barriers of space / resources and limited capacity of computers, by putting everything on the cloud i.e. the internet. This reduces cost and allows scalability in seconds.
- Instead of running your applications yourself, they run on a shared data center. When you use any application that runs in the cloud, you just log in, customize it, and start using it. That’s the power of cloud computing.
- CRM, HR, accounting etc. Cloud-based apps can be up and running in a few days
- No need to buy servers and software. When your apps run in the cloud, you don’t buy anything. It’s all rolled up into a predictable monthly subscription, so you only pay for what you actually use. Perfect for the Indian Econo-Budgets.
- It also does away with multiple IT Professionals / Support staff, since there is no maintenance required from the users end.
Examples:
Skype / Windows Live / Zoho (which mirakle couriers uses as an ERP) / SalesForce
Sep/090
Advocate General of (a State in India)
- legal adviser to a state government
- post is created by the Constitution of India
- corresponds to that of Attorney General of India at the central or union government level
Hierarchy
Central Government:
>Attorney General of India
>>Solicitor General of India
>>> (4) Addl. Solicitor General(s) of India
State Government:
>Advocate General of (a State of India)
Sep/090
Solicitor General of India
- subordinate to the Attorney General of India.
- second law officer of the country
- assisted by four Additional Solicitors General for India.
- Unlike the Attorney General, Solicitor General does not tender legal advice to the Government of India. His workload is confined to appear in courts on behalf of the Union of India.
Sep/090
The Attorney General of India
About:
- Indian government's chief legal advisor
- primary lawyer for the government in the Supreme Court of India.
- appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
- person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- responsible for giving advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters
- perform such other duties of legal character as may be referred or assigned to him by the President.
- has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
- The Attorney General appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases(including suits, appeals and other proceedings) in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
- represents the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.
- The Attorney General is assisted by a Solicitor General and four Additional Solicitors Generals.
- to be consulted only in legal matters of real importance and only after the Ministry of Law has been consulted.
- cannot appear against the Government.
- cannot defend an accused in the criminal proceedings
- cannot accept the directorship of a company without the permission of the Government.
- Unlike the Attorney General of the United States, the Attorney General of India does not have any executive authority, and is not a political appointee; those functions are performed by the Law Minister of India.
Aug/090
Frequencies
Very Low Frequency (VLF)
- 3-30 KHz
- Also known as Surface Waves
- Propogation / Transmission through the surface of the earth
- Radiation range is thousands of kilometers
- Requires large transmission power due to absorption by the earth.
- Wavelength is very high
- Huge antenna structures required
- Waveband is not preferred by HAMs
Low Frequency (LF)
- 30-300 KHz
- Progopation same as VLF
- Range same as VLF
- Limitations same as VLF
- This wave band is used for Ship-shore navigational aids.
Medium Frequency
- 300-3000 KHz
- Also known as Tropospheric Waves
- Propogation / Transmission through the troposphere
- Popular Medium Wave (MW)
- Radiation range is upto 700 km during the day but increases during the night
- Requires large transmission power due to absorption by the earth.
- Wavelength is high
- Huge antenna structures required
- Waveband is not preferredby HAMs
High Frequency (HF)
- 3-30 MHz
- Also known as Sky Waves
- Most popular short wave band.
- World Wide Communication for all services including Amateur Bands
- Waves travel from the antenna, into the Ionosphere and reflected to a distant point.
- The wave encircles the globe (circumference of 40,087 Kms) in 150 milliseconds over 300,000 hops.
- The reflected distance depends upon the angle of radiation from the antenna with respect to the earth. Radiation angle determines the distance coverage, which in turn increases the reflected angle. The effect is extended distance coverage. Lowering the antenna height produces the inverse effect.
Very High Frequency (VHF)
- 30 - 300 MHz
- This wave penetrates the ionosphere and does not reflect back to earth, hence long distance communication is not possible.
- It is also known as space wave.
- It is most effective for line of sight communication and local mobile operation.
- The range of this wave is dependant on the height of the antenna. The higher the antenna, the larger the range.
- The normal average range is 50-75 Kms., and with an antenna can extend beyond 100 Kms.
Ultra High Frequency (UHF)
- 300 - 3000 MHz
- Similar to the VHF and also works for Line of Sight Communication (Space Waves)
- Penetration into the ionosphere is even sharper than VHF and thus works very well for satellite communication and outer space communication (like with the moon or space crafts).
- HAMs also use the lower part of this band for local communication just like VHF, but the Line of Sight is more critical here.
Super High Frequency (SHF)
- 3 - 30 GHz
- Similar to UHF and is exclusively used for space communication.
- Requires precise alignment of both Rx and Tx antennas.
- This frequency on commercial bands is used for TV and Radio Relay using Geo Stationery satellites in space and dish antennas on earth.
Extremely High Frequency (EHF)
- 30 - 300 GHz
Aug/090
List of Government Authorised Hospitals for treatment of Swine Flu in India
| City | Hospital | Address | Contact |
| Chennai | King Institute of Preventive Medicine (24/7 Service) | Guindy, Chennai – 32 | (044) 22501520, 22501521 & 22501522 |
| Communicable Diseases Hospital | Thondiarpet, Chennai | (044) 25912686/87/88, 9444459543 | |
| Government General Hospital | Opp. Central Railway Station, Chennai – 03 | (044) 25305000, 25305723, 25305721, 25330300 | |
| Pune | Naidu Hospital | Nr Le'Meridian, Raja Bahadur Mill, GPO, Pune - 01 | (020) 26058243 |
| National Institute of Virology | 20A Ambedkar Road, Pune - 11 | (020) 26006290 | |
| Kolkata | ID Hospital | 57,Beliaghata, Beliaghata Road, Kolkata - 10ý | (033) 23701252 |
| Coimbatore | Government General Hospital | Near Railway Station, Trichy Road, Coimbatore - 18 |
(0422) 2301393, 2301394, 2301395, 2301396 |
| Hyderabad | Govt. General and Chest Diseases Hospital, | Erragadda, Hyderabad | (040) 23814939 |
| Mumbai | Kasturba Gandhi Hospital | Arthur Road, N M Joshi Marg, Jacob Circle, Mumbai - 11 | (022) 23083901, 23092458, 23004512 |
| Sir J J Hospital | J J Marg, Byculla, Mumbai - 08 | (022) 23735555, 23739031, 23760943, 23768400 / 23731144 / 5555 / 23701393 / 1366 | |
| Haffkine Institute | Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai - 12 | (022) 24160947, 24160961, 24160962 | |
| Kochi | Government Medical College | Gandhi Nagar P O, Kottayam - 08 | (0481) 2597311,2597312 |
| Government Medical College | Vandanam P O, Allapuzha - 05 | (0477) 2282015 | |
| Taluk Hospital | Railway Station Road, Alwaye, Ernakulam | (0484) 2624040 Sathyajit - 09847840051 | |
| Taluk Hospital | Perumbavoor PO, Ernakulam 542 | (0484) 2523138 Vipin - 09447305200 | |
| Gurgaon & Delhi |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) | Ansari Nagar, Aurobindo Marg Ring Road, New Delhi - 29 | (011) 26594404, 26861698 Prof. R C Deka - 9868397464 |
| National Institute for Communicable Diseases | 22, Sham Nath Marg, New Delhi - 54 |
(011) 23971272/060/344/524/449/326 | |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital | Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi - 01 |
(011) 23741640, 23741649, 23741639 Dr. N K Chaturvedi – 9811101704 |
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| Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute | University Enclave, New Delhi- 07 | (011) 27667102, 27667441, 27667667, 27666182 | |
| Bangalore | Victoria Hospital | K R Market, Kalasipalayam, Bangalore - 02 | (080) 26703294 Dr. Gangadhar - 94480-49863 |
| SDS Tuberculosis & Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases | Hosur Road, Hombegowda Nagar, Bangalore - 29 | (080) 26631923 Dr. Shivaraj - 99801-48780 |
Symptoms of Influenza A (H1N1)
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Sore Throat
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Fever