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Indian Rupee Symbol

The jury has given its verdict: the rupee will retain its Indian character with an international flavour. The five-member panel has chosen IIT post-graduate D Udaya Kumar’s design from among five shortlisted symbols and recommended it for Cabinet approval.


Kumar’s symbol (on the left) is an amalgam of the Devanagari ‘Ra’ and the Roman capital ‘R’ without the stem, very much in line with what Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee had envisioned. “We intend to formalise a symbol for the Indian rupee which reflects and captures Indian ethos and culture,” Mukherjee said in his Budget speech this year.

The chosen symbol has the Finance Minister’s approval, said a Ministry official.
The Ministry had organised a symbol design competition with a prize money of Rs 2.5 lakh with the condition that it should be applicable to the standard keyboard, be in the national language script or a visual representation and should represent the historical and cultural ethos of the country.

Refer: indianexpress.com/news/iit-postgraduate-gives-rupee-its-symbol/646761/

Twenty20

Twenty20 is a form of cricket, originally introduced in the United Kingdom for professional inter-county competition by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), in 2003. A Twenty20 game involves two teams, each has a single innings, batting for a maximum of 20 overs. Twenty20 cricket is also known as T20 cricket.

A Twenty20 game is completed in about three and half hours, with each innings lasting around 75 minutes, thus bringing the game closer to the time span of other popular team sports. It was introduced to create a lively form of the game which would be attractive to spectators at the ground and viewers on television and as such it has been very successful. The ECB did not intend that Twenty20 would replace other forms of cricket and these have continued alongside it.

Since its inception the game has spread around the cricket world. On most international tours there is at least one Twenty20 match and most Test-playing nations have a domestic cup competition. The inaugural World Twenty20 was played in South Africa in 2007 with India defeating Pakistan in the final by five runs. Pakistan again featured in the final of the 2009 World Twenty20, this time against Sri Lanka, winning by eight wickets.

Dissolution of the Long Parliament

This is the famous speech of Oliver Cromwell delivered to the house of commons in 20th April 1653.

Dissolution of the Long Parliament

It is high time for me to put an end to your sitting in this place, which you have dishonored by your contempt of all virtue, and defiled by your practice of every vice; ye are a factious crew, and enemies to all good government; ye are a pack of mercenary wretches, and would like Esau sell your country for a mess of pottage, and like Judas betray your God for a few pieces of money.

Is there a single virtue now remaining amongst you? Is there one vice you do not possess? Ye have no more religion than my horse; gold is your God; which of you have not barter'd your conscience for bribes? Is there a man amongst you that has the least care for the good of the Commonwealth?

Ye sordid prostitutes have you not defil'd this sacred place, and turn'd the Lord's temple into a den of thieves, by your immoral principles and wicked practices? Ye are grown intolerably odious to the whole nation; you were deputed here by the people to get grievances redress'd, are yourselves gone! So! Take away that shining bauble there, and lock up the doors. In the name of God, go!

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein was a German born Swiss-American theoretical physicist, philosopher and author born on 14th march 1879. He is one of the best known scientist and most influential intellectuals of all the times. He is also known as the father of modern science.

For his service to the theoretical physics and for the discovery of the photoelectric effect he won the Nobel Prize in 1921.

His contributions to physics include

Theories of relativity
Founding of relativistic cosmology
First post-Newtonian expansion
Explaining the perihelion advance of Mercury
Prediction of the deflection of light by gravity and gravitational lensing
First fluctuation dissipation theorem which explained the Brownian movement of molecules
Photon theory
Wave-particle duality
Quantum theory of atomic motion in solids
Zero-point energy concept
Semiclassical version of the Schrödinger equation
Quantum theory of a monatomic gas
Einstein condensation.

Einstein has published more than 300 scientific works and over 150 non-scientific works.

His non-scientific works include:

About Zionism: Speeches and Lectures by Professor Albert Einstein (1930)? Why War?? (1933, co-authored by Sigmund Freud)
The World As I See It (1934), Out of My Later Years (1950)
A book on science for the general reader
The Evolution of Physics (1938, co-authored by Leopold Infeld)
Einstein additionally wrote and commentated prolifically on numerous philosophical and political issues.

What is Vedic Palmistry?

Palmistry or chiromancy (also spelled cheiromancy, Greek cheir (χειρ), “hand”; manteia (μαντεία), “divination”), is the art of characterization and foretelling the future through the study of the palm, also known as palm reading, or chirology. Palmistry is also known as the art and science of self-discovery. Fundamental to Vedic palmistry is that as we continuously change and evolve, so do the hand lines on our palms.

By studying both hands – the non-dominant hand (past) and dominant hand (present) – we can recognize the traceable link between our past behavioral patterns and our present personality, thoughts and experiences. With this understanding, we can shape our future in a constructive, fulfilling way, making positive choices regarding our work, our dealings with people around us, and many other important aspects of life.

Vedic palmistry known as Hast Jyotish traces its roots back to Vedic Astrology, its sister science.

Homeschool Quotes

There is more to life than increasing its speed.
~ Gandhi

I remember that I was never able to get along at school. I was always at the foot of the class.
~ Thomas Edison

Never teach my pupils. I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.
~ Albert Einstein

n the first place God made idiots. That was for practice. Then he made school boards.
~ Mark Twain

Education: the inculcation of the incomprehensible into the indifferent by the incompetent.
~ John Maynard Keyes

Intelligence appears to be the thing that enables a man to get along without education. Education enables a man to get along without the use of his intelligence.
~ Albert Edward Wiggam

By bells and many other similar techniques [schools] teach that nothing is worth finishing. The gross error of this is progressive: if nothing is worth finishing then by extension nothing is worth starting either. Few children are so thick-skulled they miss the point.
~ John Taylor Gatto

The greatest enemy of the excellent is the good.
~ American Proverb

The education of all children, from the moment that they can get along without a mother's care, shall be in state institutions at state expense.
~ Karl Marx, The Communist Manifesto

A totalitarian state will give its youth to no one, but will itself take youth and give to youth its own education and its own upbringing.
~ Adolf Hitler

Parents give up their rights when they drop the children off at public school.
~ Melinda Harmon

Schooling confuses teaching with learning, grade advancement with education, a diploma with competence, and fluency with the ability to say something new.
~ Wendy Priesnitz

Life of Gandhi

October 2, 1869 - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on Porbandar, India.

1876 – Gandhi was a seven year old boy at this age itself he became aware of the faults in the Indian caste system.

1883 – At the age of 13 Gandhi marries Kasturbai Makanji

1888 - Gandhi become a Law Student

1891 – Successfully completed the bar exam and returned to India to practice law.

1893 – To work as a lawyer he went to Durban, South Africa

1894 - Gandhi holds a campaign to uphold the South African Indians right to vote.

1896 – Gandhi was beaten by the white South Africans as a result he began his fits Satyagraha.

1909 – Wrote his first book Hind Swaraj.

1920 – Became the president of all India home rule league.

1925-1928 – Travelled all over India giving speeches on social reforms. Also wrote
his autobiography The Story of My Experiments with Truth.

1930 - Dandi March

1931 – Time magazine named Gandhi as "Man of the Year"

1932 - Gandhi fasted for the Untouchables to protect their rights

1933-1939 – Gandhi travelled again all over India giving speeches for the welfare of the people and for speaking about the important issues in the country.

Serving Others

The significance of serving others can never be over emphasized. King Benjamin said “When you are in the service of the fellow beings you are only in the service of your god”. This is a very powerful statement but it is the truth.

How many of us think that we are too busy to think of other who needs us? In a single day have we answered to the call of anyone who needs our help just when we are trying to get something done? Following is a touchable story that is related to love and compassion.

The Seattle Special Olympics only had nine contestants who were equipped to run a
100-yard race; all of the contestants were children and they were physically or mentally handicapped. The children were filled with joy. Each and everyone in the place cheered the children. The parents and relatives called out their child name and encouraged them. Since one of them has the proud privilege to keep their child trophy in the living room for all to see it.

As the race started and all the contestants were about to reach the finishing line a small boy stumbled and fell down on the ground. On hearing the weep of the boy all the other eight participants slowed down and each one turned around and went back to help the young boy. All their thoughts of winning the race have gone since their friend was in a trouble.

A girl suffering from Down’s syndrome kissed the boy and said “this will make it better”.

All the nine contestants linked their arms together and walked to the finishing line together. There was even a single dry eye in the congregation when they saw the act of compassion and love for others. Everyone in the stadium stood up and cheered the participants by the claps and tears.

The best that really matter in our life is that helping others to win. It is not where we serve and whom we serve but it is how we serve. We must serve with love and compassion. We will have our rewards when we serve others with love and that reward bring us great joy.

During a war a young soldier asked his commanding officer to that if he could save his co-comrade who was severely wounded. The officer stood a while and thought by narrowing his eyes and then said I will give you permission but it is not worthy. Your friend may be dead and you will be putting your own life in risk.

The young solider saluted the officer and proceeded in his own way. The solider ran by escaping from the fired bullets and he managed to reach his friend. He took his friend in his shoulder and quickly brought him to the trench.

The officer inspected the wounded soldier and said that he was dead. He looked at the young solider and also sawed a red spot on his shirt and he added that you are wounded and I told you know that it wound be worthy.

The young officer said that it was a worth only sir.

The officer said that you are wounded and it was all for nothing.

The solider replied no sir it was a worth one since when I knelt down beside my friend he said to me that “I know you will come”.

Most popular passwords

Below are the most popular passwords that were used by the computer users. Using these kinds of passwords headed by 123 helps the hacker to easily hack the user’s information that is encrypted.

• 123456
• 12345
• 123456789
• Password
• iloveyou
• princess
• rockyou
• 1234567
• 12345678
• abc123

Try avoiding using these kids of passwords. A password must be combination of alphabets, numbers, and symbols for more security.

200 AD Swiss Army Knife

First Swiss army knife in the world has been unearthed in the Mediterranean Sea 20 years ago. This knife would have been designed approximately 200 AD at the time of ancient Rome.

At present the knife is placed in the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England where large collections of artifacts materials that date back to the ancient Rome and Greece period are preserved.

The knife is made of silver. In addition it has a spoon along with the blades. It also has a fork, spatula, small toothpick and a spike says the Daily Mail.

The knife is about 3”*6” size and it demonstrates the skill and the potential of the Roman Empire peoples.

Top 10 Surprising Things that Make You Live Longer

Exercise and healthy diet are the main key strategy to the healthy life. This is a know fact to everyone. But there are also other strategies that make things in the life easy and expand the life time and also make you to stay healthy. They are:

1. Extra weight
2. Marriage
3. Good Night Sleep
4. Sex
5. Chocolate
6. Optimism
7. Flossing
8. Friends
9. Outdoor Games
10. Red Wine

Famous births of today

1948 - Takeshi Kitano, Tokyo Japan, actor (Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence)
1949 - Philippe Starck, French designer
1949 - Bill Keller, American newspaper editor
1950 - Claudia de Colombia, Bogato Columbia, spanish singer (Yo Creo En Ti)
1950 - Gilles Villeneuve, Canadian auto racer
1950 - John Hughes, director (Breakfast Club, 16 Candles, Weird Science)
1951 - Bob Latchford, English footballer
1951 - Bram Behr, Surinamese journalist (d. 1982)
1952 - R. Stevie Moore, American singer, songwriter, and home recording pioneer
1952 - Michael Behe, American advocate of Intelligent Design
1953 - Brett Hudson, Portland Ore, comedian (Bonkers, Hudson Brothers Show)
1954 - Ted DiBiase, Retired Professional Wrestler
1955 - Johannes AM "Hans" van Tongeren, Dutch actor (Hunk)
1955 - Kevin Costner, LA Calif, actor (Fandango, Silverado, Bull Durham)
1955 - Mable Fergerson, LA Calif, 4x400m runner (Olympic-silver-1972)
1956 - Mark Collie, Waynesboro Tn, country singer (Another Old Soldier)
1956 - Sharon Mitchell, American porn actress
1957 - Tom Bailey, rock vocalist/keyboardist (Thompson Twins-Doctor Doctor)
1958 - Jeffrey N Williams, Superior Wisc, Major Army/astronaut
1958 - Larry Smith, NBA player
1959 - Bob Rosenberg, rocker (Will To Power)
1961 - Mark D Messier, Edmonton Alberta, NHL Center (Edmonton, NY Rangers)
1961 - Peter Beardsley, English footballer
1961 - Jeff Yagher, American actor
1962 - Alison Arngrim, actress (Nellie-Little House of the Prairie)
1962 - David O'Connor, equestrian 3-day (Olympics-silver-96)
1963 - Jane Horrocks, Lancashire England, actress (Absolutely Fabulous)
1963 - Maxime Bernier, French Canadian politician
1963 - Martin O'Malley, Governor of Maryland
1963 - Yury Zakharevich, Soviet weightlifter
1964 - Brady Anderson, Silver Spring MD, outfielder (Baltimore Orioles)
1964 - Jenny Holliday, Australian softball pitcher (Olympics-bronze-96)
1964 - Enrico Lo Verso, Italian actor
1965 - Richard Dunwoody, British(?) jockey)
1965 - Dave Attell, American writer and comedian
1966 - Alexander Khalifman, Russian chess player
1966 - André Ribeiro, Brazilian racing driver
1967 - Kim Perrot, WNBA guard (Houston Comets)
1967 - M C Tab, [Sharon Richard], NYC, rapper
1967 - Peter Cox Jr, Bronxville NY, fencer-sabre (Olympics-96)
1967 - Iván Zamorano, Chilean footballer
1968 - Frank Quitely, Scottish comic book artist
1969 - Larry Webster, defensive tackle (Baltimore Ravens)
1969 - Marvin Pope, CFL defensive end (Calgary Stampeders)
1969 - Jesse L. Martin, American actor and singer
1969 - Dave Bautista, American professional wrestler
1970 - Leo Araguz, NLF/WLAF punter (Oakland Raiders, Rhein Fire)
1970 - DJ Quik, American rapper
1970 - Peter van Petegem, Belgian cyclist
1971 - Andre Coleman, NFL wide receiver/kick returner (SD Chargers)
1971 - Greg Engel, NFL center (SD Chargers)
1971 - Jonathan Davis, American singer (KoЯn)
1971 - Christian Fittipaldi, Brazilian race car driver
1971 - Josep Guardiola, Spanish footballer
1971 - Seamus O'Regan, Canadian broadcast journalist
1972 - Dwayne Carswell, NFL tight end (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32)
1972 - Mike Lieberthal, Glendale CA, catcher (Phila Phillies)
1972 - Ryan Kuehl, defensive tackle (Washington Redskins)
1972 - Steven Conley, linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers)
1972 - Vinod Kambli, cricketer (prolific Indian batsman 1993-)
1973 - Crispian Mills, London, vocalist/guitarist (Kula Shaker)
1973 - Edward Jasper, defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles)
1973 - Junior Burrough, NBA forward (Boston Celtics)
1973 - Regilio Vreede, soccer player (Blue White, RKC)
1974 - Devon Odessa, actor (Sharon-My So Called Life, Girl of Limberlost)
1974 - Shane Burton, defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins)
1974 - Michael Tunn, Australian television and radio
1974 - Christian Burns, English musician (BBMak)
1974 - Maulik Pancholy, American actor
1974 - Princess Claire of Belgium
1975 - Derek Smith, linebacker (Washington Redskins)
1976 - Laurence Courtois, Kortrijk Belg, tennis star (1995 finalist Jakarta)
1976 - Vincent Polvliet, soccer player (FC Utrecht)
1976 - Damien Leith, Australian Idol 2006
1977 - Curtis Cregan, American actor
1977 - Alina Jidkova, Russian tennis player
1977 - Richard Archer, British singer (lead singer of Hard-Fi)
1978 - Brian Falkenborg, American baseball player
1979 - Paulo Ferreira, Portuguese footballer
1979 - Jay Chou, Taiwanese singer and producer
1979 - Brian Gionta, American ice hockey player
1979 - Kenyatta Jones, American football player
1980 - Robert Green, English footballer
1980 - Julius Peppers, American football player
1980 - Jason Segel, American actor
1980 - Estelle Swaray, English singer
1981 - Kimberly Gloudemans, Miss California Teen USA (1997)
1981 - Latoya Farley, Miss Oklahoma Teen USA (1996)
1981 - Khari Stephenson, Jamaican footballer
1981 - Kang Dong-won, South Korean model and actor
1981 - Olivier Rochus, Belgian tennis player
1982 - Joanna Newsom, American harpist
1983 - Samantha Mumba, Irish singer and actress
1984 - Benji Schwimmer, American dancer
1984 - Maarja Kivi, Estonian singer
1984 - Seung-Hui Cho, shooter at Virginia Tech
1984 - Kristy Lee Cook, American Idol 7 cast member
1984 - Michael Kearney, American child prodigy
1985 - Dale Begg-Smith, Australian freestyle skier
1985 - Riccardo Montolivo, Italian soccer player
1985 - Minnisha Lamba, Indian Actress and Model
1988 - Ronald Guglielmone Jr., American singer-songwriter
1993 - Morgan York, American actress