Archive for July 2009
Amazing Futuristic Design Concepts
Posted by: manoj1987 on: July 29, 2009
Recently , i came across this link containing an article on futuristic design concepts.. i was stunned by the innovative ideas displayed . Most of the concepts were the result thinking different and practically , from the creative cigarette case to the Audi Shark – Flying Sportscar , the concepts were awesome .
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Rules are made to be broken
Posted by: manoj1987 on: July 28, 2009
This article is published in the Tuesday issues of Deccan Chronicle .
Grammar rules exist as guidelines, so this does not mean that they are written in stone! In other words, some rules can be tweaked. Here are three that can be broken.
Rule no 1: Never begin your sentence with ‘and’ or ‘but’. Regardless of how [...]
Gates receives Indira Gandhi award
Posted by: manoj1987 on: July 28, 2009
Founder of Microsoft Bill Gates has received the Indira Gandhi award from India. It is awarded as a recognition to eminent persons for their service in the areas of Peace, Disarmament and Development . Bill Gates who runs Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has been actively involved in health and development projects in India.He has [...]
The right “time” for everything
Posted by: manoj1987 on: July 27, 2009
This article is published in the monday issues of Times of India.This article was written by Dr V Saraswathi.
Even though he could not tell time, my three year old grandson was wearing a watch when I visited him. Later, when I was putting on my coat to leave, I asked him what time it [...]
Distinctions in word usage : Day 1
Posted by: manoj1987 on: July 24, 2009
1. Able , Capable :
He is an able man .
here able is used to convey a general impression.
He is capable of uttering falsehood.
The word capable is used to denote something particular.
2. Abstain , Refrain
I abstained from meat.
refers to a thing
I refrained from fighting.
refers to an action
3. Adapt , Adopt
We must adapt ourselves to circumstances.
means [...]
