Saurabh Goswami

Googlle Has Shutdown

Last week, I covered Googlle opening a school in India. Googlle, not to be confused with Google. Obviously, this was a site and service set up to trick people, as they were even ripping-off Google’s logo. Well guess what? After the publicity, they decided to Shutdown the Site.

I wonder why do people in india think that they can start any fake company & give certifications & degrees which have no value in the market. I also wrote a post on Un-Employment Oriented Degree For SALE in which i tried to show how degrees & certifications are being provided to poor Mango People ( Unemployed & Desperate People )

This is what people have say about this:

netsendjoe on 03 Jan 2010 – 10:57

this school soooo doesnt matter.
what makes people think that they can go through schooling somewhere for cheap and get a job with a CERTIFICATE, when people have gone to real institutes and gotten certificates or have gone to an accredited college and gotten a degree and neither of those people have been able to get a tech job.
wtf? in all the newspapers i’ve seen all the job offerings say things like : “Looking for a senior developer. Must know Java, SQL, ASP, PHP, Perl, Oracle, etc….” “Must have A+, MCSE, etc…. certifications.” “Must have at least 5 years experience.”
I mean come on.. first of all no one is hiring entry level because the economy sucks and companies are giving employees buyout options for them to retire. My dad worked for AT&T back when they were just Bell Labs in Murray Hill, NJ. He was told he had to take the buyout or get nothing and this was 7 or 8 years ago… before this recession happened.
Soooo… bottom line is that this “Googlle Institute” is a joke. Don’t get me wrong schooling is a good idea, but go to a real college and wait until the economy is stable again in a few years to find a decent tech job.

Tim Dawg on 04 Jan 2010 – 21:44

Yes that all makes sense but there will be people out there that will see this as a shortcut to a high paying job (or a job at all). Most people realize the economy will recover eventually and these people are hoping to jump on that wave to gainful employment even though it would be border-line fraud (even though it’s not actual fraud thanks to the extra “L”. No matter how ridiculous there will always be people willing to spend money on it.

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Thanks Sarah

24 January 10 at 16:51

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Thanks John.. Glad You Liked It

24 January 10 at 16:51

Gyan Vs Knowledge

So here’s the Qestion. Do you have Gyan ?

The obvious answer will be, YES i have Gyan.. Knowledge Right !!

I would say… No my dear friend you are mistaken. Gyan in today’s world is information.. which you can share or distribute.

However the ” Gyan ” you thought i was talking about is called Bhuddhi, which very few people have. Many people nowdays share information which they have collected from many place like schools, colleges, work place etc etc.

However, Bhuddhi ( I term it as expertise ) is something very few people have.

Have seen many ads in the TV of Jaago India Jaago.. But has india even thought about it.

I remember watching an interview of Ratan Tata in which he said. ” Let Politetions make Bharat, We will make India”.

I sometimes ask Myself ” Mr. Saurabh, What’s Your Bhuddhi ? ” Have you ?

PS: Gyan & Bhuddhi Dont resemble to any Noun ( a person Place Animal or Thing )… A Small Gyan

- Saurabh

Harley-Davidson in India & ICICI Financed

Buying a Harley-Davidson motorcycle in India is now easier

With finance from ICICI Bank

Known American bike manufacturer Harley-Davidson besides launching their international line-up at the Auto Expo also announced the signing of a MOU with ICICI Bank in India. The association of the bank with HD ensures finance in case you wish to purchase a Harley or set-up a Harley showroom in India. ICICI will offer loans for upto five years at an interest rate of 11 per cent for buying the bikes. The lowest calculated EMI for a Harley is Rs 12845 for the 2010 HD XL883 Low Sportster, and goes up for other models.

Here is the original press release:

“NEW DELHI (January 7, 2010) – Harley-Davidson India and ICICI Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a broad spectrum of banking services required by Harley-Davidson India for the launch and operations of its business in India. This memorandum was inked by Anoop Prakash, Managing Director, Harley-Davidson India and Vijay Chandok, Senior General Manager, ICICI Bank at the 10th Auto Expo in New Delhi.

This alliance establishes a preferred relationship between ICICI Bank and Harley-Davidson India in the areas of consumer financing, dealer financing and banking services to Harley-Davidson India.

ICICI will offer finance options for Harley-Davidson customers starting at 11% r.o.i. for a period of up to five years, with a starting EMI of Rs. 12,845/- per month only for a 2010 XL883 Low Sportster. Customers can also calculate EMIs for other models via an EMI calculator at the Harley-Davidson India website: www.harley-davidson.in

“We are delighted to partner with ICICI and are confident that our customers will be well-served by their pan-India network. These financing options are comparable to those of premier car manufacturers, for enthusiasts seeking to realize their desire to join the global Harley-Davidson riding community.” said Anoop Prakash, MD, Harley-Davidson India. ”We have also established a dealer financing relationship to ensure dealers can provide the full Harley-Davidson selection, experience and support to our customers.”

On this occasion, Vijay Chandok, Senior General Manager, ICICI Bank said, “ICICI Bank has played a large role in the growth of Automobile sector in the country. We are committed to play a catalyzing role in the growth of the automobile sector in India and this partnership with an iconic brand like Harley-Davidson is yet another step in this direction. ICICI bank under this arrangement aims to provide quality products and services to Harley-Davidson and their customers.”

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is the US based global leader in cruising and touring motorcycles and ranks as one of the strongest brands in the world, with complete line of motorcycles, accessories and general merchandise in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson India’s web site at www.harley-davidson.in.”

Source : Overdrive

Tohar Bilva – Laloo Prasad At his Best

Laloo Prasad sent his Bio Data – to apply for a post in Microsoft Corporation, USA .
A few days later he got this reply:

Dear Mr. Laloo Prasad,
You do not meet our requirements. Please do not send any further correspondence.
No phone call shall be entertained.

Thanks
Bill Gates.

Laloo prasad jumped with joy on receiving this reply.
He arranged a press conference : “Bhaiyon aur Behno, aap ko jaan kar khushi hogee ki hum ko Amereeca mein naukri mil gayee hai.”
Everyone was delighted. Laloo prasad continued……. “Ab hum aap sab ko apnaa appointment Letter padkar sun aongaa ? par letter angreeze main hai – isliyen saath-saath Hindi main translate bhee karoonga.

Dear Mr. Laloo Prasad —– Pyare Laloo prasad bhaiyya
You do not meet —–aap to miltay hee naheen ho
our requirement —– humko to zaroorat hai
Please do not send any furthur correspondance —– ab Letter vetter bhejne ka kaouno zaroorat nahee.
No phone call —– phoonwa ka bhee zaroorat nahee hai
shall be entertained —– bahut khaatir kee jayegi.
Thanks —– aapkaa bahut bahut dhanyavad..
Bill Gates. —- Tohar Bilva.

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10 tips & Reasons to get serious about social media

Is it about time that you get serious about social media? Amber Naslund of Social Media Today has compiled a list of ten recommendations if you’re ready to take buckle down. Here are her first three:

1. Quit counting fans, followers, and blog subscribers like bottle caps.
2. Learn how to measure stuff, and quit making excuses for why you can’t do it.
3. Learn what case studies can and can’t do for you.

Be sure to read her entire posting to get the full scoop on how to make social media effective for you.

Full Article Here

More Than 15,740 Social Media Experts on Twitter

Social media is growing fast, but how fast? Using Tweepsearch to search bios on Twitter profiles, blogger B. L. Ochman found there were 4,487 social media experts in May 2009. Today there are 15,740.

The stats, which include variations like social media- “guru”, “ninja” and “superstar,” show that “marketer” is by far the most-used name.

There’s amusement to be found in the numbers, too: The blog Broadstuff points out that “This represents a 3.5x increase every six months. Projecting this growth forward means that there will be nearly 30m social media experts etc on Twitter by this time in 2012.”

That humorous observation raises a legitimate point: A growing industry needs trust and reputation. With social media growing so rapidly and no certification yet established, how do we go about establishing reputation?

Without it, such stats provide fodder for those who would say that social media — which is touching every industry from entertainment to air travel — is simply hot air.

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“Googlle” opens a school in India

That’s right, “Googlle”—some company in Bhubaneswar about one L better than tech giant Google—has opened a school in India, offering GCPA degrees (Googlle Certified Professional In Advanced Computing) and GCPE degrees (Googlle Certified Professional in E-commerce). Tech reporter MG Siegler does some digging on the “Googlle Insitute of Software Studies,” a (painful) rip off of Google branding trying to lure in innocent, naive folks with finger ticks. Googlle (how do you even say that?) is actually a division of C.B.Online pvt. ltd, an “Online Software Solution Provider” in India whose cafeteria is of dubious extravagance.

Hopefully the poor construction of the Googlle Web site will dissuade people from throwing away their money. But then again, if someone is fooled by “Googlle,” who knows what will slip past their radars? As of Saturday night, the Googlle Institute’s site is reporting exceeded bandwith limit—which probably means we’re all rushing in for our Googlle degrees! Or people are visiting for a few tickles.

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Chetan Bhagat | 3 Idiots & The End of Story

With reference to my last post Chetan Bhagat | 3 Idiots – The Real Truth

We have a conclusion to all this controversy. Chetan has Posted a new blog in which he says :

” When you are saying ‘based on a novel by’ in a movie, you cannot have a separate original Story credit in the film “
” While they did fulfill the ‘based on the novel by’ credit as per contract, by claiming the story as original and claiming it as theirs alone “
” To the extent they have done this, all I merely ask is put my name as one of the writers in the ‘Story’ credit. They can keep their names above me, and make me the third writer of the story. The screenplay is theirs anyway. “

Now This clearly means that todays Show Baaji was a fixed match between them & now all Chetan Needs is his name in the end ” Story – Chetan Bhagat ” which is very correct & i support his demand.

However this was not a very big issue if raised earlier & definately did not require all this Show Baaji.

So Readers Like me of Chetan’s Books ” ALLL IZZZ WELLL “

Chetan Has His Readers

Raju Hirani Has his Movie

We the Mango People In our workplace  & other places discuss & say  ” Bollywood Mein Ye Sab Hota Hai ”

Cheers !!

ME

COMMENTS WELCOME

Kabir

It’s become a habit in Bollywood to take things and not give credit. Though I believe in the motto ” ...

2 January 10 at 18:53

Chetan Bhagat | 3 Idiots – The Real Truth

From the past couple of days ive been tracking the Chetan Bhagat & 3Idots Controversy. I had many questions in mind about who is correct and who is not. I love Chetan Bhagat & have ready all of his books including FPS.

Now Lets Make This controversy simple.

1. Chetan wrote the book & Millions of prople liked it.

2. Raj Kumar Hirani BOUGHT the Rights of the books to make the Movie & paid him Good amount of Money

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3. Now Chetan is Accusing Producers of not giving him credit

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• Everyone in the whole world knows that the movie had been in the news with ” Based on the Novel Five Point Someone By Chetan Bhagat “
• The contract clearly states that CB would be credited in rolling credits of film. As far as I know, rolling credits are only at end, not beginning of film.
• Why does Chetan Changes his Comments…

What he said earlier

” The director took my book as the base but he has changed it according to his requirements. He took permission from me before taking my story, but has not involved me in making it into the final script. But, he has shown me the final script and I have liked it too”

Source: An Interview given by Chetan Bhagat

What he’s saying now

“I wanted to see the final script – it was never shown to me.”

Source: Chetan Bhagat Blog

In the End I Want to say ” ALL IZZ WELL “

For Chetan : He Gets His Fans Support and becomes a Hero

For Raju Hirani : His Movie Gets the Most News. After few days people would forget everyting & say ” Bollywood Mein Ye Sab Hota Hai ”

For Us: ALL IZZZ WELL . Chill Maro & Enjoy the New Year !!

For More reading

25 reasons why 3 idiots != Five Point Someone

The Vidhu Vinod Chopra & Chetan Bhagat Agreement

Comments Always Welcome

The Wordpress Scare – Silly Mistake

The Big Bad Wordpress Problem

Ok. I did Screw Up with wordpress today.

I tried to try my hands under the General Settings Pannel and SNAP.. Things Went Crazy..

SO this is What Happened.

THE PROBLEM ( Scare )

1. I went to the General Settings Pannel

2. I changed the WordPress address (URL) to http://saurabhgoswami.wordpress.com ( Thinking i would link my wordpress site to my Domain.

3. & I Saved It..

This Was the Big Shock. I Realised that when i tried to goto the Admin Pannel it redirects it to http://saurabhgoswami.wordpress.com/wp-admin

To my horror i could not make any changes anymore to the themes etc. & my blog went crazyyyy & Me tooo..

THE SOLUTON

1. Looked into options-general.php for something but did not find anything

2. Then i was more scared & called for help to my friend Swapnil.

3. The Solution Worked… Yipeee…

Just Goto The Database and change it.

In the end i learnt. ” Coding is Portey ” ( If you are a poet )

Else Stay away from Experimenting.

However.. U get to Lean from your mistakes

Cheers!!

ME