http://www.samachar.com/tech/archives/techtalk15.html
Entrepreneurship: Envision the Future ----rajesh jain
The last year has seen a wave of entrepreneurship unleashed in India. This was fuelled partly by the dotcom frenzy and partly by the dramatic increase in venture capital money available in India (investments up 7 fold to USD 700 million in 2000, expected to at least double this year). Yet, knowledge-driven entrepreneurship is relatively new in India and in its first wave. It is not something may have been through, and there aren't many associations (formal or informal) one can turn to.
Entrepreneurship is a lot more than just getting an idea and starting a company. It is the tougher choice, not the easier one. It requires a great deal of sacrifice. The odds of failure are incredibly high (9 out of 10 startups will fail within the first two years). To succeed, one needs an incredible amount of dedication and a generous degree of luck. But this is one journey where the joy is as much in the ride as in reaching the destination.
In this week's series of TechTalks, I will draw upon my experiences in having been an entrepreneur (more failures than successes!) and present some of my learnings. What is presented here is applicable not just if you are starting or running your own company but also where you are working, so you can make the project you are doing more entrepreneurial to be benefit of yourself and your employer.
Perhaps the most important aspect of being an entrepreneur is developing a vision for the future. You need to build an understanding of the business you are in, a mental map of the players, the companies and the trends in the marketplace. This is not something which will happen overnight, but requires an immense amount of reading and thinking.
Very few people actually take the trouble of understanding the industry they are part of. You need to develop this thinking as if your life depends on it (doesn't it?) so you can place developments as they happen in this map, and even anticipate what is going to happen. This envisioning of the future also lets you paint a picture of tomorrow's world to your employees and customers, and enables you to see trends in the industry faster. Write CK Prahalad and Gary Hamel in "Competing for the Future":
Competition for the future is competition to create and dominate emerging opportunities - to stake out new competitive space. Creating the future is more challenging than playing catch up, in that you have to create your own road map. The goal isto develop an independent point of view about tomorrow's opportunities and how to exploit them. Pathbreaking is a lot more rewarding than benchmarking. One doesn't get to the future first by letting someone else blaze the trail.
There is not one future but hundreds. Getting to the future first is not just about outrunning competitors bent on reaching the same prize. It is also about having one's view of what the prize is. There can be as many prizes as runners; imagination is the only limiting factor.In business, as in art, what distinguishes leaders from laggards, and greatness from mediocrity, is the ability to uniquely imagine what could be.
Other people and companies may have more resources, more money, more everything, but what you have as an entrepreneur is your vision, your imagination, your passion. Define what will be, define tomorrow, envision the future. And then make others play according to the rules you set.
'I have an Idea!'
Once you have a vision of tomorrow's world, the next step is to build a plan to create that future. In doing so, Ideas form a very important part. Ideas are like Lego blocks - they can be assembled in many different ways. At the same time, Ideas are not everything. We get Ideas all the time. The problem is that we all get too fascinated with Ideas. In fact, it should be just the other way around. All Ideas are in general good. Its what you make of these Ideas that separates winners from losers, leaders from laggards.
I tend to view Ideas as commodities, to be shared with everyone. Only if you share will you get new inputs, fresh insights from others who may have a different perspective. This is how Ideas get refined. But too many of us tend to keep our Ideas to ourselves, thinking they are the Ultimate Things. Only if you discuss your Ideas with others, only if you present your Ideas to people different from yourself, will you get viewpoints which can add depth to your thinking and provide varying ways of getting to that future. It is important also to expose yourself to various situations which can stimulate thinking - it could be reading different books, meeting people you've never met before, visiting trade shows and conferences, and just reflecting in a different environment on what you've been thinking.
As you sample through different Ideas, what plays an important role in prioritising Ideas, along with your vision for the future, is your Gut. Many times, it is very hard to explain why you feel in a certain way about something. It's a topic on which little is known, but a recent article in the Harvard Business Review by Alden Hayashi sheds some light:
Over the years, management studies have found that executives routinely rely on their intuitions to solve complex problems when logical methods simply won't do. In fact, the consensus is that the higher up on the corporate ladder people climb, the more they'll need well-honed business instincts. In other words, intuition is one of the X factors separating the men from the boys.
Our emotions and feelings might not only be important in our intuitive ability to make good decisions but may actually be essentialTruly inspired decisions seem to require an ability to see similar patterns across disparate fields. A CEO who possesses that ability can craft a perfect strategy by detecting patterns that others either overlook or mistake for random noise.
When you think about Ideas, do not think in the short-term. Keep a time horizon of a few years in mind. You are not trying to get into a 100-metre race, you are running a marathon. (This is what many of the dotcom entrepreneurs forgot as money was spent freely, businesses had no differentiators and the only goal was to cash out in a few months.) In fact, the lesser the money that you have available, the harder you will think about being different from the others, and the more innovative you will actually be.
Ideas need to get converted into two tangibles: Target Markets/Customers and Products/Services.
Target Markets and Customers
Vision of the Future and Ideas are good. But at some stage, we need to convert that into customers who will pay us money. This constitutes the target market. Two excellent references for thinking about high-tech markets are Geoffrey Moore's "Crossing the Chasm" and "Inside the Tornado."
Let's first begin with Moore's definition of what constitutes a market:
a set of actual or potential customers
for a given set of products or services
who have a common set of needs or wants, and
who reference each other when making a buying decision
The last point above is very important and something we tend to forget. Customers (individuals and corporates) tend to talk to others before making a buying decision. This word-of-mouth element is very critical. It is what helped us at IndiaWorld build the readership for Samachar without ever advertising it! Create something that people like, and they will tell others about it. Advertising can only get people once to a website, it is the quality of the site itself and its attractiveness which will get them back again - and again.
More talks about the Technology Adoption Life Cycle, and the different market segments which exist: Innovators (Tech Enthusiasts), Early Adopters (Visionaries), Early Majority (Pragmatists), Late Majority (Conservatives) and Laggards (Skeptics).
The strategies to be followed to target each of these segments is quite different, and in some cases, the opposite of what was used to target the previous group.
Opportunities and markets do not go away, so it is not critical to necessarily be the first to target specific segments. What is important is to do it right. It is very important to understand the mindset of the customer. Many times, we create things and imagine markets where none exist - because we fall in love with our Idea or technology. One has to be realistic. Inertia is one of the single biggest challenges that you will ever encounter - and it can work both ways: for you if you are the incumbent, and against you if you are trying to wean people away or change their habits.
In the case of IndiaWorld, what made a big difference in our early days was my experience of having been in the US. I had lived as an NRI for 4 years, and NRIs were our initial target market. When I had to make the choice between creating a narrow service (say, focused on business) or a broader news, information and entertainment service, I chose the latter despite advice to the contrary from many people I met. My thinking was that a "thali" approach would work well with NRIs who had no more than 5-minutes for India everyday and we wanted to maximise the portion of that time that was spent with us. Only later did we specialise into verticals.
Products and Services
The make-or-break for an entrepreneur is the actual product/service offering. Here again, the package of offerings and the sequence has to be just right. One way to think about products and services is the disruption they can cause. If there is one word which should define what you do, it is Innovation. A good source for thinking about disruptive technologies is Clayton Christensen's "The Innovator's Dilemma".
Christensen discusses disruptive technologies and their impact on markets and companies. Disruptive technologies are "innovations that result in worse product performance, at least in the near-term, and bring to the market a very different value proposition than had been available previously." He goes on:
First, disruptive technologies are simpler and cheaper; they generally promise lower margins, not greater profits. Second, disruptive technologies typically are first commercialized in emerging or insignificant markets. And third, leading firms' most profitable customers generally don't want, and indeed initially, can't use, products based on disruptive technologies. By and large, a disruptive technology is initially embraced by the least profitable customers in a market.
Innovation and Disruptive technology are what you as an entrepreneur must be thinking of. How can you be innovative in what you are doing: how can you 10-10-10 the market: 10x cheaper, 10x faster and 10x more reliable that whatever exists today.
How can you also work on the fringe markets initially so that you can build a credible customer base to allow you to attack the mass-market? To do so, there has to be something disruptive about your technology; incremental enhancements are what the existing players will be doing anyways so you do not stand a chance against them.
Another important point when thinking abourt products and services is to think of, in the words of Geoffrey Moore, is the "Whole Product." Early adopters may go with part solutions because they want the latest and newest gizmo, but the mass market wants to improve productivity, it wants a complete solution. The whole product is defined as "the minimum set of products and services necessary to ensure that the target customer will achieve his or her compelling reason to buy." This also means that the product must satisfy all the requirements of at least one niche market segment, rather than have everything for nobody.
Going back to our IndiaWorld example, when we launched Khel.com as a cricket site in 1997, we made sure it had everything that a cricket fan(atic) would ever want: daily news, live coverage of matches, statistics, scorecards of all Tests and one-day matches, records, interactive queries, and a plethora of cross-links. It ensured that the site was a complete package, a "whole product" - enough to ensure that the visitor would came back for more!
Money and Other Matters
This column is a collection of some random thoughts related to entrepreneurship.
One of the things uppermost in the mind of an entrepreneur is how to raise capital. Luckily, in India today, there is no shortage of capital. The best way to raise capital for your business is by being profitable. Having less money can make you think harder - not just about using the available resources better, but also coming up with out-of-the-box ideas and focusing hard on the things that matter. Also, control your costs from day one. Even if you have raised capital from outside, treat it as if your own hard-earned cash.
As an entrepreneur, what can be your biggest strength (especially in selling) is your "infectious enthusiasm." People need to see your passion for the business: that is what can help you stand apart, and bring it in that extra element of luck which a business needs. For entrepreneurs, there is no separation of personal and business lives. Life is business, and vice-versa. That is the kind of commitment which will needed from you and your team to make the venture successful.
When you are building a business, do not think of exits. You should only be building a business if you believe enough in it to run it for the rest of your life. If an opportunity for an exit comes, "think from the head, and not from the heart." Making money has to be an important objective, but if you run after money, it will not come. Build the business as a labour of love. Make it the best thing you've ever done. No half-measures, no short-cuts. Your passion must reflect in every aspect of the business. And then, leave the rest to God.
What the Nasdaq and BSE Sensex do is irrelevant to your business. Technology makes it so much easy for us to be aware of what is happening worldwide. Awareness is good, and in fact important. But do not become obsessed with the markets. Focus on your business. Even if you want to list on the public markets, it is an event which is likely to three or more years away, and what the market will be then you do not know (or care about) at this point of time.
Make sure you have good legal advice from the start. You will need to sign agreements, do partnerships, and so on. Some of the things you do in the early stages of your business may come back to haunt you at a later point of time. So, be careful and seek good advice at every stage. The investment will be well worth it. In the same vein, stay away from "marriages of convenience" - have confidence in your own abilities: if you cannot make it happen, no one else can.
Take some time off periodically - not necessarily vacation, but some time when you can think on what you are doing. A typical day in the life of an entrepreneur is very reactive: there are so many unplanned things which happen, so many fires to be fought daily. It does not give much time to think about what you are doing. That is why it is important to, firstly, have a deep understanding of the market space in which you are operating so you can make decisions quickly, and, secondly, to take time once in a while to reflect on the changes which are taking place. You can also use this time to expose yourself to different situations, so there is new learning which takes place. Remember: you are the eyes and ears of your company, so everyone looks at you for the vision and direction.
You also need to accept that you cannot do everything. This means being open to ideas and suggestions from others. Listen to people and then make up your mind. Also, make sure you manage the relationships with your employees, customers, partners and vendors well. Being a small company gives you the advantage of adding in that personal touch - which can make all the difference.
In taking risks (and entrepreneurship is about making bets), you should be prepared to fail. Failure is the best teacher, as long as you can learn. Imagine and be aware of the worst case scenario. Know when to call it quits. No one creates a business to fail, but in the event that your business does fail, get ready to start all over again: make a clean break from the past, and focus on the future. There is always some good which comes out of everything.
In today's India, ideas and capital are not in short supply. If there is a shortage of anything, it is innovative, disruptive technologies from people who understand the marketplace and are willing to think deeply about the future. Best of Luck!
India News (Samachar.com) - Tech Samachar
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Entrepreneurship: Envision the Future
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Refuse-Derived Fuel Processing
Waste to Energy Facilities
Solid Waste Incinerators, Refuse-Derived Fuel Processing and Solid Waste Pyrolysis Units
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/sldwaste/facilities/wte.htm
Solid Waste Incinerators, Refuse-Derived Fuel Processing and Solid Waste Pyrolysis Units
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/sldwaste/facilities/wte.htm
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
25 coolest websites of 2006
http://www.time.com/time/2006/50coolest/index.html
1.apple movie trailers---movie trailers, requires broadband internet connection
2.blogger--blog
3.craiglist---classified ads
4.drudge report----current news
5.factcheck.org--- political
6.flickr---photo online
7.howstuffworks---how things works like hybrid cars, human kidneys
8.lifehacker---computer tips
9.museum of modern art
10.netflix---online DVD titles
11.national public radio
12.rotten tomatoes---movie reviews
13.shopzilla---best comparision shopping site
14. the onion---humour
15. technorati---blogfinder
16.television without pity---funny tv
17.the smoking gun
18.internet movie database---movie encyclopedia online
19.wikipedia---encyclopedia online
20.zappos.com---shop for shoes online
21.gizmodo
22.slashdot.org
23.movies.com
24.become.com
25.ebay
1.apple movie trailers---movie trailers, requires broadband internet connection
2.blogger--blog
3.craiglist---classified ads
4.drudge report----current news
5.factcheck.org--- political
6.flickr---photo online
7.howstuffworks---how things works like hybrid cars, human kidneys
8.lifehacker---computer tips
9.museum of modern art
10.netflix---online DVD titles
11.national public radio
12.rotten tomatoes---movie reviews
13.shopzilla---best comparision shopping site
14. the onion---humour
15. technorati---blogfinder
16.television without pity---funny tv
17.the smoking gun
18.internet movie database---movie encyclopedia online
19.wikipedia---encyclopedia online
20.zappos.com---shop for shoes online
21.gizmodo
22.slashdot.org
23.movies.com
24.become.com
25.ebay
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Monday, November 27, 2006
only today i have gauged the popularity of my blog which has attracted more than 20,000 visits
after receiving a note from Mr.Roxy this morning i have changed the Blog description to---"SALEEM INDIA BLOG
THIS IS SALEEM FROM DELHI INDIA. PROFESSIONALLY CONSULTANT FOR WATER TREATMENT, WASTE WATER TREATMENT,POLLUTION CONTROL & ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES . I have collected Articles i found interesting here so that i can read them at my leisure. 90% of the posts are not written by me .i can chat with you if you add me as buddy saleemasraf@yahoo.com"
so that people dont think that i am a very learned person and i am writting all these beautiful things myself.
in this blog i am collecting these informations only for my own personal use in future.
only today i have gauged the popularity of my blog which has attracted more than 20,000 visits from around the world.
VISITS TO THE BLOG "SALEEM INDIA BLOG"
Total 21,044
Average Per Day 71
Average Visit Length 1:16
Last Hour 3
Today 48
This Week 497
PAGE VIEWS
Total 26,691
Average Per Day 106
Average Per Visit 1.5
Last Hour 3
Today 79
This Week 744
LAST VISITOR
124.125.111.# Mumbai, Maharashtra 3:17:57 pm 1 0:00
Domain Name (Unknown)
IP Address 124.125.111.# (Reliance Infocom Ltd)
ISP Reliance Infocom Ltd
Location Continent : Asia
Country : India (Facts)
State/Region : Maharashtra
City : Mumbai
Lat/Long : 18.975, 72.8258 (Map)
Distance : 364 miles (local visitor)
Language English (United States)
en-us
Operating System Microsoft WinXP
Browser Internet Explorer 6.0
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Javascript version 1.3
Monitor Resolution : 1024 x 768
Color Depth : 32 bits
Time of Visit Nov 27 2006 3:17:57 pm
Last Page View Nov 27 2006 3:17:57 pm
Visit Length 0 seconds
Page Views 1
Referring URL http://www.google.co...ia&btnG=Search&meta=
Search Engine google.co.in
Search Words new eshtablished companies in india
Visit Entry Page http://saleemindia.b...5_10_01_archive.html
Visit Exit Page http://saleemindia.b...5_10_01_archive.html
Out Click
Time Zone UTC+6:00
Visitor's Time Nov 27 2006 4:47:57 pm
Visit Number 21,044
THIS IS SALEEM FROM DELHI INDIA. PROFESSIONALLY CONSULTANT FOR WATER TREATMENT, WASTE WATER TREATMENT,POLLUTION CONTROL & ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES . I have collected Articles i found interesting here so that i can read them at my leisure. 90% of the posts are not written by me .i can chat with you if you add me as buddy saleemasraf@yahoo.com"
so that people dont think that i am a very learned person and i am writting all these beautiful things myself.
in this blog i am collecting these informations only for my own personal use in future.
only today i have gauged the popularity of my blog which has attracted more than 20,000 visits from around the world.
VISITS TO THE BLOG "SALEEM INDIA BLOG"
Total 21,044
Average Per Day 71
Average Visit Length 1:16
Last Hour 3
Today 48
This Week 497
PAGE VIEWS
Total 26,691
Average Per Day 106
Average Per Visit 1.5
Last Hour 3
Today 79
This Week 744
LAST VISITOR
124.125.111.# Mumbai, Maharashtra 3:17:57 pm 1 0:00
Domain Name (Unknown)
IP Address 124.125.111.# (Reliance Infocom Ltd)
ISP Reliance Infocom Ltd
Location Continent : Asia
Country : India (Facts)
State/Region : Maharashtra
City : Mumbai
Lat/Long : 18.975, 72.8258 (Map)
Distance : 364 miles (local visitor)
Language English (United States)
en-us
Operating System Microsoft WinXP
Browser Internet Explorer 6.0
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1; SV1)
Javascript version 1.3
Monitor Resolution : 1024 x 768
Color Depth : 32 bits
Time of Visit Nov 27 2006 3:17:57 pm
Last Page View Nov 27 2006 3:17:57 pm
Visit Length 0 seconds
Page Views 1
Referring URL http://www.google.co...ia&btnG=Search&meta=
Search Engine google.co.in
Search Words new eshtablished companies in india
Visit Entry Page http://saleemindia.b...5_10_01_archive.html
Visit Exit Page http://saleemindia.b...5_10_01_archive.html
Out Click
Time Zone UTC+6:00
Visitor's Time Nov 27 2006 4:47:57 pm
Visit Number 21,044
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Wonder fuel of the future (and ancient past): charcoal
Wonder fuel of the future (and ancient past): charcoal
Posted by John McGrath at 9:09 PM on 26 Nov 2006
I'm shamelessly spreading this link around, because it's one of the most interesting pieces I've read in a while: Engineer-Poet at his blog The Ergosphere has a detailed and fascinating exploration of the possibility of using charcoal (derived from biomass and wastes) to fuel America, with many, many charts and numbers for the wonkishly inclined.
The short version is: If we're smart about it, we can generate enough electricity and liquid fuels from biomass in the United States to replace all fossil fuels and then some, plus rejuvenate long-suffering American soils, plus sequester billions of tons of CO2.
http://ergosphere.blogspot.com/2006/11/sustainability-energy-independence-and.html
Posted by John McGrath at 9:09 PM on 26 Nov 2006
I'm shamelessly spreading this link around, because it's one of the most interesting pieces I've read in a while: Engineer-Poet at his blog The Ergosphere has a detailed and fascinating exploration of the possibility of using charcoal (derived from biomass and wastes) to fuel America, with many, many charts and numbers for the wonkishly inclined.
The short version is: If we're smart about it, we can generate enough electricity and liquid fuels from biomass in the United States to replace all fossil fuels and then some, plus rejuvenate long-suffering American soils, plus sequester billions of tons of CO2.
http://ergosphere.blogspot.com/2006/11/sustainability-energy-independence-and.html
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE AUTHOR'S NAME IN ALL FUTURE POSTINGS AS WELL, SO THAT THEY GET DUE CREDIT
----- Original Message -----
From: Roxy
To: saleemasraf@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 11:46 AM
Subject: [SALEEM INDIA BLOG] New comment on It's because he stealsarticles.
Roxy has left a new comment on your post "It's because he steals articles":
THANKS FOR RECTIFYING YOUR MISTAKE AND WRITING THE AUTHOR'S NAME FOR THE "LEADERSHIP: DO YOU HAVE IT IN YOU?" ARTICLE. PLEASE DO THE SAME IMMEDIATELY FOR THE "SEVEN TECHNIQUES TO HELP YOU RELAX" ARTICLE BY WRITING THE AUTHOR'S NAME IN THAT ONE TOO. PLEASE INCLUDE THE AUTHOR'S NAME IN ALL FUTURE POSTINGS AS WELL, SO THAT THEY GET DUE CREDIT. THANK YOU.
From: Roxy
To: saleemasraf@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 11:46 AM
Subject: [SALEEM INDIA BLOG] New comment on It's because he stealsarticles.
Roxy has left a new comment on your post "It's because he steals articles":
THANKS FOR RECTIFYING YOUR MISTAKE AND WRITING THE AUTHOR'S NAME FOR THE "LEADERSHIP: DO YOU HAVE IT IN YOU?" ARTICLE. PLEASE DO THE SAME IMMEDIATELY FOR THE "SEVEN TECHNIQUES TO HELP YOU RELAX" ARTICLE BY WRITING THE AUTHOR'S NAME IN THAT ONE TOO. PLEASE INCLUDE THE AUTHOR'S NAME IN ALL FUTURE POSTINGS AS WELL, SO THAT THEY GET DUE CREDIT. THANK YOU.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
It's because he steals articles
sir,
your comments alongwith the clarifications are published in the blog and i have corrected myself and taken care of your views.thanx for pointing out the mistake on my part which i have done unknowingly. and again thanx for reading my blog. AND KINDLY NOTE THE URL OF ALL ARTICLES WRITTEN BY OTHERS ARE GIVEN IN THE LINK FIELD.you have missed to notice that.anyway i will always keep ur point in mind from now on .
regards.
----- Original Message -----
From: Roxy
To: saleemasraf@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 10:20 AM
Subject: [SALEEM INDIA BLOG] New comment on Seven techniques to helpyou relax.
Roxy has left a new comment on your post "Seven techniques to help you relax":
How does he manage to write such "wonderful" blogs? It's because he steals articles from various websites without even giving the writer due credit...it's in fact a matter of copyright infringement. This is a very popular article written by a writer of Rediff. If you don't believe me, google the article and you will see. He should rectify this immediately. I am extremely surprised to find this article here with this blogger pretending that it is his own work.
your comments alongwith the clarifications are published in the blog and i have corrected myself and taken care of your views.thanx for pointing out the mistake on my part which i have done unknowingly. and again thanx for reading my blog. AND KINDLY NOTE THE URL OF ALL ARTICLES WRITTEN BY OTHERS ARE GIVEN IN THE LINK FIELD.you have missed to notice that.anyway i will always keep ur point in mind from now on .
regards.
----- Original Message -----
From: Roxy
To: saleemasraf@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 10:20 AM
Subject: [SALEEM INDIA BLOG] New comment on Seven techniques to helpyou relax.
Roxy has left a new comment on your post "Seven techniques to help you relax":
How does he manage to write such "wonderful" blogs? It's because he steals articles from various websites without even giving the writer due credit...it's in fact a matter of copyright infringement. This is a very popular article written by a writer of Rediff. If you don't believe me, google the article and you will see. He should rectify this immediately. I am extremely surprised to find this article here with this blogger pretending that it is his own work.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
always indicate the source---by Mr.Roxy
Sir,
The url of the artcle is given in the title itself.u have missed to notice.anyway thanx, bcoz i have a lot to learn. in all the articles that i find interesting and paste in the blog i always indicate the source by showing the url .
Do spare your valuable time to visit our blog at http://saleemindia.blogspot.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Roxy
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Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 10:19 PM
Subject: [SALEEM INDIA BLOG] New comment on Leadership: Do you have itin you?.
Roxy has left a new comment on your post "Leadership: Do you have it in you?":
PLEASE WRITE THE AUTHOR'S NAME FOR THIS ARTICLE WHICH IS TITLED "LEADERSHIP: DO YOU HAVE IT IN YOU?" IMMEDIATELY. THE WRITERS NAME SHOULD BE WRITTEN IN THE SAME POSTING
The url of the artcle is given in the title itself.u have missed to notice.anyway thanx, bcoz i have a lot to learn. in all the articles that i find interesting and paste in the blog i always indicate the source by showing the url .
Do spare your valuable time to visit our blog at http://saleemindia.blogspot.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Roxy
To: saleemasraf@gmail.com
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 10:19 PM
Subject: [SALEEM INDIA BLOG] New comment on Leadership: Do you have itin you?.
Roxy has left a new comment on your post "Leadership: Do you have it in you?":
PLEASE WRITE THE AUTHOR'S NAME FOR THIS ARTICLE WHICH IS TITLED "LEADERSHIP: DO YOU HAVE IT IN YOU?" IMMEDIATELY. THE WRITERS NAME SHOULD BE WRITTEN IN THE SAME POSTING
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
CAMERA PHONE COMPARE NOKIA N71 VS SONY ERICSSON K750i
Best Mobile Imaging Device: Sony Ericsson K750i
Sony Ericsson K750i is a high class mobile phone. It will be useful for business, but its entertaining functions are also very good - 2 MP camera, MP3 player and radio. Even that the size of the phone is basically the same as the K700, I find it more compact. The display looks really good; it has the well known resolution of 176x220 pixels, but now it displays 262K colors. Sony Ericsson K750i is a very nice phone. It adds some very useful improvements to the older model K700: a memory card, much better camera and some other features. Data Sheet General Networks GSM Tri Band 900/1800/1900 Weight (g) 99 Dimensions 100 x 46 x 20.5 mm Colour(s) Silver, Black Display Display Type TFT, 256K colors Display Size 176 x 220 pixels Connectivity Browser WAP 2.0 Connection GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), Bluetooth, Infrared + USB port Data speed GPRS: 32 - 48 kbps Multimedia Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging Camera 2 MP, 1632x1224 pixels, autofocus, video, flash Features Software Java, MP3/AAC/Video player, Image viewer, Picture editor, SyncML Input T9 Sound Polyphonic (40 channels), MP3, FM radio with RDS Organizer supports all major PIM functions Phonebook 500 entries, Caller ID, 30 received, dialed and missed calls Memory 38 MB, Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot (up to 1 GB), 64 MB card included Batterie Li-Ion 900 mAh, Talk time: 9 h / Standby: 400 h
Sony Ericsson K750i is a high class mobile phone. It will be useful for business, but its entertaining functions are also very good - 2 MP camera, MP3 player and radio. Even that the size of the phone is basically the same as the K700, I find it more compact. The display looks really good; it has the well known resolution of 176x220 pixels, but now it displays 262K colors. Sony Ericsson K750i is a very nice phone. It adds some very useful improvements to the older model K700: a memory card, much better camera and some other features. Data Sheet General Networks GSM Tri Band 900/1800/1900 Weight (g) 99 Dimensions 100 x 46 x 20.5 mm Colour(s) Silver, Black Display Display Type TFT, 256K colors Display Size 176 x 220 pixels Connectivity Browser WAP 2.0 Connection GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), Bluetooth, Infrared + USB port Data speed GPRS: 32 - 48 kbps Multimedia Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging Camera 2 MP, 1632x1224 pixels, autofocus, video, flash Features Software Java, MP3/AAC/Video player, Image viewer, Picture editor, SyncML Input T9 Sound Polyphonic (40 channels), MP3, FM radio with RDS Organizer supports all major PIM functions Phonebook 500 entries, Caller ID, 30 received, dialed and missed calls Memory 38 MB, Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot (up to 1 GB), 64 MB card included Batterie Li-Ion 900 mAh, Talk time: 9 h / Standby: 400 h
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Leadership: Do you have it in you?
Nothing succeeds like success, they say. We all want to be successful in our careers, be it in our roles as individuals, team players or team leaders. Taking responsibility for one's actions is a key component of success as an individual. And taking responsibilty for what your team does is a key component of leadership. When one doesn't do that, failure is just around the corner.
At your workplace, you will often hear people passing the buck when something goes wrong. These people are definitely not going very high up the ladder. You will find most of them projecting the same pattern in their reasoning and approach to life, as well -- that nothing was their fault, including the incidents that happen in their personal lives as well.
Blame and excuses: hallmarks of an unsuccessful leader
Avoiding responsibility in one's personal life carries over into one's professional life, and vice versa. Excuses for failure and the choices you make at workplace fuel dysfunctional thinking and, subsequently, undesirable behaviour and actions. "Making excuses, rather than taking 100 per cent responsibility for your actions, decisions, and their outcomes, is the hallmark of future failures," feels Anjali Singh, a 27-year old manager with a finance company in Delhi.
This is why taking responsibility is so powerfully important and is the essence of what can make or break a leader.
Take responsibility at workplace
Taking responsibility is the underlying factor behind success at work. If someone in your team makes a mistake, you must be able to admit it, take the necessary action and then proceed. This is something that many do not understand. No leader can be successful without being accountable for his/her own actions.
Being responsible ensures that even when events outside your control go awry, you can at least determine how you will react to the situation. You can make the situation a disaster or you can use it as an opportunity to learn and to grow.
"My friend is a manager in a new startup venture. Every time we meet, I am taken aback by her failure to take responsibility for what's going on in her work and life. Everything is always someone else's fault. She explains away each problem with reasons about why she can't influence the outcome," says Anjali.
"We are continuously confronted with external pressures at work that affect us greatly. It is how we react to these pressures that largely determine what we accomplish in our career. Those who take responsibility and recognise their own weakness in the way it relates to the problem are the ones who grow and accomplish. Those who blame others or ignore their roles, stagnate and achieve less," says Rishi Gupta, 29, a manager in a telecom company.
Why people don't admit their mistakes
"Mistakes bring about a feeling of tension and anxiety within the individual. At such times, the mind seeks rational ways of escaping the situation. A range of defence mechanisms can be triggered. These defence mechanisms are subconsciously employed to protect the ego and they tend to distort, transform, or otherwise falsify reality. One uses these 'deceptions' to avoid facing issues of guilt, failure, fear, emotional pain, or embarrassment. In distorting reality, there is a change in perception which helps to lessen anxiety," says psychologist Dr. Kanchan Misra. There are many defence mechanisms. Some examples are:
Denial: Claiming/believing what is true to be false
Projection: Attributing uncomfortable feelings to others
Displacement: Redirecting emotions to a substitute target
Rationalisation: Creating false but credible justifications
Reaction formation: Overeacting in an opposite way to the fear
Intellectualisation: Taking an objective viewpoint in order to ignore the emotional aspect
Regression: Going back to acting like a child
Repression: Pushing uncomfortable thoughts into the subconscious
Sublimation: Redirecting 'wrong' urges into socially acceptable actions
"Some defence mechanisms are healthy. However, we sometimes either use them at the wrong time or overuse them, which can be destructive," says Dr Misra. For example, a leader whose team keeps failing, may misuse defence mechanisms such as rationalisation, projection, or denial, often.
Common defensive expressions used at the workplace
"It was not my fault." (blaming others without accepting personal responsibility)
"It wasn't all that important." (belittling the act)
"It happened a long time ago." (implying it doesn't matter anymore)
"They made me do it." (blaming others for a personal wrong act)
"There was no other way out." (justification of wrong)
"It only happened once." (rationalisation)
"Everyone does it." (rationalisation)
"I am only human." (indirectly blaming god)
"Well, no one is perfect." (general comparison to shift the guilt)
"The contract we lost was not a good one anyway." (a case of 'sour grapes' -- another defense mechanism)
How to take responsibility as a leader
"You have to be emotionally mature enough to see your decisions through and deal with the outcomes, whether positive or negative," says Rishi. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind:
Acknowledge that your work is your responsibility
No matter how much you try to blame others for the events at work, each event is the outcome of choices you made and are making. Demonstrate accountability.
Make no excuses
Listen to the little voice inside your head. "The next time you catch yourself making an excuse, whether for a missed deadline or an unmet goal, gently remind yourself -- no excuses," says Anjali. Excuses fuel failure.
Listen to yourself when you speak
"Observe yourself talking with colleagues and friends. In your conversation, do you hear yourself blaming others for things that aren't going exactly as you wish? If you can sense your blaming patterns, you can stop them," says Dr Misra.
Take feedback seriously
If someone gives you feedback that you make excuses and blame others for your troubles, control your defensive reaction, explore examples and deepen your understanding of the situation.
Thus, when events at the workplace exert pressure on you, you can respond positively or negatively. Those who respond positively and take responsibility rather than blame others or be indifferent are the ones who grow as leaders. Consequently, they develop the foundation for great positive responses, great achievement, and great success in leadership.
So, are you ready to take responsibility for your actions?
---richa pant
At your workplace, you will often hear people passing the buck when something goes wrong. These people are definitely not going very high up the ladder. You will find most of them projecting the same pattern in their reasoning and approach to life, as well -- that nothing was their fault, including the incidents that happen in their personal lives as well.
Blame and excuses: hallmarks of an unsuccessful leader
Avoiding responsibility in one's personal life carries over into one's professional life, and vice versa. Excuses for failure and the choices you make at workplace fuel dysfunctional thinking and, subsequently, undesirable behaviour and actions. "Making excuses, rather than taking 100 per cent responsibility for your actions, decisions, and their outcomes, is the hallmark of future failures," feels Anjali Singh, a 27-year old manager with a finance company in Delhi.
This is why taking responsibility is so powerfully important and is the essence of what can make or break a leader.
Take responsibility at workplace
Taking responsibility is the underlying factor behind success at work. If someone in your team makes a mistake, you must be able to admit it, take the necessary action and then proceed. This is something that many do not understand. No leader can be successful without being accountable for his/her own actions.
Being responsible ensures that even when events outside your control go awry, you can at least determine how you will react to the situation. You can make the situation a disaster or you can use it as an opportunity to learn and to grow.
"My friend is a manager in a new startup venture. Every time we meet, I am taken aback by her failure to take responsibility for what's going on in her work and life. Everything is always someone else's fault. She explains away each problem with reasons about why she can't influence the outcome," says Anjali.
"We are continuously confronted with external pressures at work that affect us greatly. It is how we react to these pressures that largely determine what we accomplish in our career. Those who take responsibility and recognise their own weakness in the way it relates to the problem are the ones who grow and accomplish. Those who blame others or ignore their roles, stagnate and achieve less," says Rishi Gupta, 29, a manager in a telecom company.
Why people don't admit their mistakes
"Mistakes bring about a feeling of tension and anxiety within the individual. At such times, the mind seeks rational ways of escaping the situation. A range of defence mechanisms can be triggered. These defence mechanisms are subconsciously employed to protect the ego and they tend to distort, transform, or otherwise falsify reality. One uses these 'deceptions' to avoid facing issues of guilt, failure, fear, emotional pain, or embarrassment. In distorting reality, there is a change in perception which helps to lessen anxiety," says psychologist Dr. Kanchan Misra. There are many defence mechanisms. Some examples are:
Denial: Claiming/believing what is true to be false
Projection: Attributing uncomfortable feelings to others
Displacement: Redirecting emotions to a substitute target
Rationalisation: Creating false but credible justifications
Reaction formation: Overeacting in an opposite way to the fear
Intellectualisation: Taking an objective viewpoint in order to ignore the emotional aspect
Regression: Going back to acting like a child
Repression: Pushing uncomfortable thoughts into the subconscious
Sublimation: Redirecting 'wrong' urges into socially acceptable actions
"Some defence mechanisms are healthy. However, we sometimes either use them at the wrong time or overuse them, which can be destructive," says Dr Misra. For example, a leader whose team keeps failing, may misuse defence mechanisms such as rationalisation, projection, or denial, often.
Common defensive expressions used at the workplace
"It was not my fault." (blaming others without accepting personal responsibility)
"It wasn't all that important." (belittling the act)
"It happened a long time ago." (implying it doesn't matter anymore)
"They made me do it." (blaming others for a personal wrong act)
"There was no other way out." (justification of wrong)
"It only happened once." (rationalisation)
"Everyone does it." (rationalisation)
"I am only human." (indirectly blaming god)
"Well, no one is perfect." (general comparison to shift the guilt)
"The contract we lost was not a good one anyway." (a case of 'sour grapes' -- another defense mechanism)
How to take responsibility as a leader
"You have to be emotionally mature enough to see your decisions through and deal with the outcomes, whether positive or negative," says Rishi. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind:
Acknowledge that your work is your responsibility
No matter how much you try to blame others for the events at work, each event is the outcome of choices you made and are making. Demonstrate accountability.
Make no excuses
Listen to the little voice inside your head. "The next time you catch yourself making an excuse, whether for a missed deadline or an unmet goal, gently remind yourself -- no excuses," says Anjali. Excuses fuel failure.
Listen to yourself when you speak
"Observe yourself talking with colleagues and friends. In your conversation, do you hear yourself blaming others for things that aren't going exactly as you wish? If you can sense your blaming patterns, you can stop them," says Dr Misra.
Take feedback seriously
If someone gives you feedback that you make excuses and blame others for your troubles, control your defensive reaction, explore examples and deepen your understanding of the situation.
Thus, when events at the workplace exert pressure on you, you can respond positively or negatively. Those who respond positively and take responsibility rather than blame others or be indifferent are the ones who grow as leaders. Consequently, they develop the foundation for great positive responses, great achievement, and great success in leadership.
So, are you ready to take responsibility for your actions?
---richa pant
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
when you are the leader,do not control everything
The golden rules are..
1.Talk to your people and listen to them
2.you should make your subordinates feel as if they run the show.They are responsible
3.You should not just dream about profits,you should care and listen.
4.Dont impose huge workloads upon yourself and your subordinates around you.It will cause burnouts.
5.when you are the leader,do not control everything or try to indulge in micro-management.never assume you know it all.Truth, simplicity and sacrifice will take you up in the long run.
1.Talk to your people and listen to them
2.you should make your subordinates feel as if they run the show.They are responsible
3.You should not just dream about profits,you should care and listen.
4.Dont impose huge workloads upon yourself and your subordinates around you.It will cause burnouts.
5.when you are the leader,do not control everything or try to indulge in micro-management.never assume you know it all.Truth, simplicity and sacrifice will take you up in the long run.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Entrepreneurship: What it takes
The entrepreneur's advice
According to Raghav, if you have a passion for something, follow it. All you need to do is prioritise your ideas and work hard.
Clarity of thinking and a drive to excel is a must; you may have great ideas, but what is elementary to success is the drive to excel. Don't be afraid to make mistakes because you are bound to make them. Mistakes are integral to success.
If one start-up has failed, it doesn't mean you will lose again; it is a great learning experience that one has to go through to emerge successful.
The venture capitalist's tips
According to Sandeep, an entrepreneur must have a passion for what he is doing. The important thing to remember is that he will hit lows during the process that will make him question his decision. Belief in the idea is important though, and your passion will keep you going.
You need to have domain expertise, for which you need not have years of experience. Expertise is relative. If you are specialising in something no one else has done before, you are the expert.
You should be able to build a competitive edge in the business. It could be in technological processes, marketing relationships or solutions you offer customers.
You should be able to build the business and manage its growth -- as the company grows, the number of people will increase.
You should be able to hire the right kind of people and establish a good work culture. You should be able to manage change, retain people and scale with the business. And yes, a handful of luck helps too!
According to Raghav, if you have a passion for something, follow it. All you need to do is prioritise your ideas and work hard.
Clarity of thinking and a drive to excel is a must; you may have great ideas, but what is elementary to success is the drive to excel. Don't be afraid to make mistakes because you are bound to make them. Mistakes are integral to success.
If one start-up has failed, it doesn't mean you will lose again; it is a great learning experience that one has to go through to emerge successful.
The venture capitalist's tips
According to Sandeep, an entrepreneur must have a passion for what he is doing. The important thing to remember is that he will hit lows during the process that will make him question his decision. Belief in the idea is important though, and your passion will keep you going.
You need to have domain expertise, for which you need not have years of experience. Expertise is relative. If you are specialising in something no one else has done before, you are the expert.
You should be able to build a competitive edge in the business. It could be in technological processes, marketing relationships or solutions you offer customers.
You should be able to build the business and manage its growth -- as the company grows, the number of people will increase.
You should be able to hire the right kind of people and establish a good work culture. You should be able to manage change, retain people and scale with the business. And yes, a handful of luck helps too!
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
ITS A MATTER OF DESTINY
QUESTION:every business my husband tries to start it does not work out. He has invested money in different types of business but there is never any profit. He is very hard working, puts every effort to make the business work. For past seven years mashallah of our married life we are still not set financially. It hurts me because even after having so much faith in Allah, every loss in business he still says not to loose hope. I just wanted to know if there is some black magic done on him not to succeed in life or is his business .OR what should we do so that all our financial problems are over. Please tell me some dua i can recite so that he can find the right business and be inshallah very successful in it so that we can get financially set.Please help bcoz he is a very nice person, husband and father.He always helps other people out when they r in trouble .He is really very nice mashallah. Help us, he does not believe in any black magic, n wont believe in going to ask for help to any religious place, he says its all faith .He says inshallal Allah will help us one day. So , please guide us in the right way with a dua or prayer bcoz we dont know how.Please HELP! [United States]
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Answer:
What your husband says is right. You should remain courageous and encourage your husband to continue his struggle. ‘Food’ is a matter of destiny. Nothing can be said with certainty as to when and how much you will get and by what means Allah (SWT) will make it available. Only Allah (SWT) has the knowledge of all this. Keep working. We do kind deeds for Allah (SWT). We help people in distress to seek the pleasure of Allah (SWT). Having a firm faith and belief is also for the sake and will of Allah (SWT). It is a part of the faith to believe in Destiny, that man will get what he is destined to get, as and when Allah (SWT) wants. With perfect belief in Destiny, your husband must seek the advice of some experienced person and stick to a particular business. In business, experience matters a lot. With the advice and suggestions of professional people your husband should be able make headway. Stick to one business. Initially, there are ups and downs, but with the passage of time, business settles down and everything will be all right.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) Knows Best
Mufti Naval-ur-Rahman Miftahi
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Answer:
What your husband says is right. You should remain courageous and encourage your husband to continue his struggle. ‘Food’ is a matter of destiny. Nothing can be said with certainty as to when and how much you will get and by what means Allah (SWT) will make it available. Only Allah (SWT) has the knowledge of all this. Keep working. We do kind deeds for Allah (SWT). We help people in distress to seek the pleasure of Allah (SWT). Having a firm faith and belief is also for the sake and will of Allah (SWT). It is a part of the faith to believe in Destiny, that man will get what he is destined to get, as and when Allah (SWT) wants. With perfect belief in Destiny, your husband must seek the advice of some experienced person and stick to a particular business. In business, experience matters a lot. With the advice and suggestions of professional people your husband should be able make headway. Stick to one business. Initially, there are ups and downs, but with the passage of time, business settles down and everything will be all right.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) Knows Best
Mufti Naval-ur-Rahman Miftahi
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Vaastu in your Bedroom:
Vaastu in your Bedroom:
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After a whole busy day you expect a complete rest for your body & mind. And bedroom is the place where you get the relief from your stress, workout and other tension. So it becomes very necessary to take utmost care while placing the interiors for your bedroom according to the Vaastu percepts. Some general Vaastu principles relating to the Bedroom are as follows:
1) The master bedroom is the place where the head of the family gets peace and privacy. Thus it is preferred in the Southwest or South since it is considered to be cool place.
2) Avoid constructing the master bedroom in the Northeast direction. Southeast is also not recommended for this room.
3) While placing mirror in your bedroom see to it that no part of your body is directly visible in the mirror while sleeping. Because that part of your body might face health problems e.g. if your head is visible in the mirror while sleeping it may cause migraine or if your legs are visible then you may face problem such as joints pain, etc.
4) Always keep your feet away from the main door, while sleeping it should not face the main door.
5) Place the bed in the Southwest of the room but it should not obstruct the door of the room.
6) Do not sleep keeping your head towards the north.
7) Avoid having bedroom near the drawing room.
8) Always keep room well-maintained, along with some scenery. Keep it well-lit and pleasant looking.
9) Always sleep with your head towards south.
10) See that the bed never touches the wall.
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After a whole busy day you expect a complete rest for your body & mind. And bedroom is the place where you get the relief from your stress, workout and other tension. So it becomes very necessary to take utmost care while placing the interiors for your bedroom according to the Vaastu percepts. Some general Vaastu principles relating to the Bedroom are as follows:
1) The master bedroom is the place where the head of the family gets peace and privacy. Thus it is preferred in the Southwest or South since it is considered to be cool place.
2) Avoid constructing the master bedroom in the Northeast direction. Southeast is also not recommended for this room.
3) While placing mirror in your bedroom see to it that no part of your body is directly visible in the mirror while sleeping. Because that part of your body might face health problems e.g. if your head is visible in the mirror while sleeping it may cause migraine or if your legs are visible then you may face problem such as joints pain, etc.
4) Always keep your feet away from the main door, while sleeping it should not face the main door.
5) Place the bed in the Southwest of the room but it should not obstruct the door of the room.
6) Do not sleep keeping your head towards the north.
7) Avoid having bedroom near the drawing room.
8) Always keep room well-maintained, along with some scenery. Keep it well-lit and pleasant looking.
9) Always sleep with your head towards south.
10) See that the bed never touches the wall.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Vaastu Shastra Tips for Offices/Businesses
In the office, the temple should not be placed at the back of the owner’s seat.
The owner seat must be facing east or north. West is also permissible but it must not face south.
There must always be a solid wall behind the owner’s seat.
The owner’s desk must always be rectangle.
The central point of a factory, house and office should be empty.
The owner seat must be facing east or north. West is also permissible but it must not face south.
There must always be a solid wall behind the owner’s seat.
The owner’s desk must always be rectangle.
The central point of a factory, house and office should be empty.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Vaastu Shanti Tips for Offices/Businesses
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In the office, the temple should not be placed at the back of the owner's seat.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
http://blogbusinessworld.blogspot.com/2005/09/blog-message-boards-blog-traffic.html
There are also some very good and active blog specific message boards. You will want to make a point of joining and participating on them.
Blogger Talk
Blogger Forum
Forum4Bloggers
Yahoo Blogging Community Free membership required
About.com Weblog Forum
To join most message boards, you will have to register as a member. The membership process usually requires you to provide a user name. You may use your real name, or if you prefer, you can create a fictional pen name, called a "handle". You will be required to provide a valid e-mail address for communications.
Some forums require some additional personal information, to protect the message board, from those who might wish to destroy their online community. Your information is almost universally protected by a password. Once you have that information in place, and had your membership approved and confirmed, you are almost ready to post.
You are not quite ready yet, however. You still have a few things to do, in order to have your message board postings help market and promote your business and your blog.
In order to gain new visitor traffic, develop a solid reputation, and gain search engine optimization benefits, you must create what is known as a signature file, or "sig line". Not all forums allow one, so be sure to check in advance of creation.
What a signature file does, is create a live link back to your website, from the message forum itself. That link into your website is very important.
The signature file for your link should not simply be your website's URL. If at all possible, avoid that type of signature as it doesn't describe your business. It also provides less than the desired level of search engine optimization. Using your blog title is better, but still is not what you want to use.
Use a your targeted keyword phrase as your signature. If you can use the keywords, right in the live link, that is the best possible signature. It provides a keyword inbound link to your website. Note, however, not all forum links have search engine benefits, as they are sent through redirects. The search engines themselves may not be giving them any weight any longer either. Use signature file keywords with that possibility in mind.
Blogger Talk
Blogger Forum
Forum4Bloggers
Yahoo Blogging Community Free membership required
About.com Weblog Forum
To join most message boards, you will have to register as a member. The membership process usually requires you to provide a user name. You may use your real name, or if you prefer, you can create a fictional pen name, called a "handle". You will be required to provide a valid e-mail address for communications.
Some forums require some additional personal information, to protect the message board, from those who might wish to destroy their online community. Your information is almost universally protected by a password. Once you have that information in place, and had your membership approved and confirmed, you are almost ready to post.
You are not quite ready yet, however. You still have a few things to do, in order to have your message board postings help market and promote your business and your blog.
In order to gain new visitor traffic, develop a solid reputation, and gain search engine optimization benefits, you must create what is known as a signature file, or "sig line". Not all forums allow one, so be sure to check in advance of creation.
What a signature file does, is create a live link back to your website, from the message forum itself. That link into your website is very important.
The signature file for your link should not simply be your website's URL. If at all possible, avoid that type of signature as it doesn't describe your business. It also provides less than the desired level of search engine optimization. Using your blog title is better, but still is not what you want to use.
Use a your targeted keyword phrase as your signature. If you can use the keywords, right in the live link, that is the best possible signature. It provides a keyword inbound link to your website. Note, however, not all forum links have search engine benefits, as they are sent through redirects. The search engines themselves may not be giving them any weight any longer either. Use signature file keywords with that possibility in mind.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Monday, October 09, 2006
How to create good work habits
1. Avinash religiously maintains a list of tasks to be done and sticks to it, updating the leftovers in the next day's list.
2. To handle the stress, he meditates for 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes after coming back from work.
3. He replies to e-mails immediately after reading them. This habit, he says was the hardest to develop, but is extremely rewarding. It saves him time; he does not have to go through the e-mail again, which he would have had to do if he replied later. It also reduces the clutter in his inbox -- and his mind.
4. Avinash does not carry work home, though he is always tempted to do so. This has helped him maintain the much-needed balance between work and life.
Here is a step-by-step process that will help you create powerful professional habits. This, in turn, will take you to the next level of success in your career.
Step 1: Gain clarity about your goals
Unless you are clear about the result you want, you will not be able to decide which habits to develop. Apparently, when George Bernard Shaw was trying to make it as a writer, he realised he was not doing a very important thing -- he was not writing every day. He decided to write five pages every single day, no matter how uninspired he was. This is an example of someone who created a habit with a very clear purpose in mind.
You need to decide the result you want to achieve.
Step 2: Decide habits you want to develop
Which habits are most useful in helping you reach your goal?
If you want to be a manager or an administrator, it is critical that you have excellent time management skills. Maybe, you need to develop a habit of religiously writing down your tasks for the day every single morning.
If you want to be successful at an exam like CAT or GMAT and math is a problem area, you might want to develop the habit of doing at least 10 math problems every day.
If you want to achieve excellence in technology, you might want to develop the habit of reading at least one article from a technical journal every day.
If you are setting goals for yourself, you might want to develop the habit of revisiting your goals every day and planning a daily action list based on those goals.
Developing conscious habits in any sphere of life is extremely rewarding. Here are a few examples of some good work habits you can develop.
1. Replying to e-mails within a specified time of receiving them.
2. Planning for delays and being punctual.
3. Having an organised hard disk or file folders.
4. Writing a journal -- 'What did I learn today?'
5. Creating half-an-hour of 'quiet time', when you learn something new related to your job everyday.
6. Reading an inspirational quote or article everyday.
7. Daily meditation/ exercise for stress relief.
8. Spending some time on a passion/ hobby to recharge yourself.
Now, I want you to brainstorm and come up with 12 power habits you want to develop. Twelve, because we are going to make a yearly plan.
Step 3: Prioritise according to urgency
Take a long, hard look at the list of power habits you want to develop. Rank it in order of urgency -- which of these habits do you need to start working on right away?
Step 4: Habit of the month
We are not going to work on more than one habit per month. If you try to develop six habits in a month, you will probably find it too hard and give up (though this would depend upon your level of self-discipline). So, let us not set ourselves up to fail. Let us set ourselves up to succeed.
Starting today, for the next one month -- you must, every single day, practise the habit you have listed as most important. You have to do this for a month ie 31 days. If you break the habit on any particular day, you have to start over and do it again for 31 days.
After you have successfully completed your first habit, you can move on to habit number 2. When you do this, you will notice the first habit you worked on has already become part of your nature; you don't need to make an effort to sustain it.
If, after continuing a habit for 31 days, you may find you have a rational reason not to continue with it. That is okay. You can quit after you have followed a habit continuously for 31 days (and, if you trust me, you won't). However, you must not quit a habit within 31 days of beginning to practise it.
In one year, you would thus have developed 12 powerful new habits, which would probably stay with you for a lifetime. In the course of time, these habits will effortlessly help you achieve the results you most desire.
Think of the alternative. These 12 months would pass anyway. But, if you adopt this programme to inculcate habits that support your goals, you will be able to move closer to them and feel a greater level of fulfilment and joy -- which is a natural side-effect of self discipline.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
do you think a textile unit having 670cumtr/d discahrge will spend so much in maintaining an ETP
| Gobar Required | |||||||||||
| Discharge | 900000 | Liter/day | 900 | cum/day | |||||||
| Gobar | 90 | kgs | |||||||||
| DAP reqd | |||||||||||
| Discharge | 900000 | liter/day | |||||||||
| inlet BOD | 540 | ppm | |||||||||
| outlet BOD | 37.8 | ppm | |||||||||
| BOD removed | 502.2 | ppm | |||||||||
| BOD load | 451.98 | kg/day | |||||||||
| Phosphorous reqd | 4.5198 | kg /day | |||||||||
| DAP required | 19.23319 | kg/day | |||||||||
| Dissolve | 19.23319 | kg | DAP in a | 1000 | liter tank and set the metering pump % stroke to | 41.66667 | ltr/hour | ||||
| UREA REQD | |||||||||||
| Nitrogen reqd | 22.599 | kg/day | |||||||||
| Nitrogen in DAP | 4.077437 | Kgs/day | |||||||||
| Actual nitrogen to be added | 18.52156 | kg/day | |||||||||
| UREA REQD | 39.74584 | kg/day | |||||||||
Total cost of operation of the plant comprising of all four segments is as under;
| Sl.No. | Description | Consumption /day | Rate (Rs.) | Amount (Rs) | Remarks |
| 01. | Power | 469 Units | 4.50 | 2112.00 | Detail of Power consumed is mentioned in another sheet in table no 8 |
| 02. | Chemicals | ||||
| a) Urea | 40 Kgs. | 5.00 | 200.0 | ||
| b) DAP | 20 kgs. | 10.00 | 200.00 | ||
| 03. | Man Power | 5 Persons | - | 583.00 | Average |
| 04. | Repair & Maint. | Lumpsum | - | 500.00 | Estimated Rs 15,000 P.M. (Appr) |
| TOTAL | 3595.00 |
Estimated cost per month : Rs. 1,07,850/=
Estimated cost per annum : Rs. 12 Lacs.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
A venture capitalist's wishlist
From 1992 to 2000, Srini Raju was the Chief Operating Officer of Satyam Computers. He was the first CEO of Cognizant Technology Solutions. In 2000, he turned Venture Capitalist and founded iLabs Capital to help start new ventures. iLabs now funds 13 companies. He is also one of the founding members of the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT).
What does he look for in a venture?
"I will look for two things," says Raju. "One is the quality of the team. Second is the business plan. My question to an entrepreneur will be -- are you looking to be one among many or unique? If someone comes to me without doing proper homework on competitors, I won't even look at the person. When someone comes with an idea, I ask -- are you the first one, the second or the hundredth? Most of the time, they don't know."
Advice to budding entrepreneurs
1. "First," says Raju, "I will tell them to go and work with another start-up company. All my life, I have struggled working at start-up companies. I never worked with big names; we created brands later on. It is very tough because you always have to identify yourself. We had to sell ourselves because we didn't have brands. My brand was my idea. So, budding entrepreneurs should first work at a start-up company � one where the management is good.
2. The next thing is to identify whom you want to start the company with. Don't ever start one all alone. You should have a minimum of three and a maximum of five buddies, because it is very difficult to get good talent. When big companies find it difficult, how can a start-up attract good people?
3. Many businesses are very local today. Look at Reliance -- everything is local for them, and they are doing big business. So, people now know that you can build big businesses by looking at local markets alone. Investors are also okay with that outlook. You don't have to have an international market to succeed. We look at the global market only in the case of services."
The booming areas
"Opportunities today are plenty," says Raju. "You have to decide where you want to play the game." His recommendations:
1. "Infrastructure is a booming area. Housing is awfully short in India, so we have to build houses for millions of people. Housing will continue to be a big area for some time.
2. Retail and distribution are booming.
3. I would call media and entertainment the most exciting sector. What was India-centric will go global, like Hollywood has.
4. The Life Sciences space is very interesting; both in terms of medical care and medicine."
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
How to make a GREAT PowerPoint presentation
How to make a GREAT PowerPoint presentation
Sunder Ramachandran | May 29, 2006
Sunder Ramachandran | May 29, 2006
Does the thought of making a PPT get your palms all sweaty?
Well, you can change that. Here, we tell you how to hone your presentation skills, so that you look forward to it instead of approach it with dread.
For those who are lost, PPT is an abbreviation for the PowerPoint Presentation. This is a high-powered software tool marketed by Microsoft. They claim 30 million presentations are made with PowerPoint every day.
Basically, it is a tool used to present information in a slide show format. You can use text, charts, graphs, photographs, sound effects and even video with a lot of ease to present (sometimes boring) ideas, facts, trends, whatever information you want to.
So, whether your audience is your boss, your colleagues, a client, or students, here's how to make a killer presentation.
When making the slides...
Shoot them with bullets
"Less is more on a slide show. Too much information on a single slide becomes unreadable, especially when it is projected on a big screen for a large audience," says Delhi-based Ajay Jain, CEO, TCP Media.
1. Present your content in the form of four to five bulleted points per slide; anything more and you end up creating clutter. Using bullets not only makes your slide readable, it also adds to the overall impact of your presentation.
2. Let your bullets be visible. Try to use a font size of 18-24.
3. Don't let each bulleted point be too lengthy. Limit it to six words in one line -- use short sentences.
4. Try to restrict it to six lines in a slide.
5. Contrast the text with the background.
6. To highlight certain important information, present that text in a larger font size.
Don't make it too animated
PowerPoint offers tremendous multimedia capabilities, but don't get carried away with flashy videos, music clips or graphics. Restrict it to certain slides, you don't have to employ it for each and every one.
"One of my students made a presentation on micro finance. It was a serious topic but every slide had background music and even the click of the mouse produced fancy sounds. This took away from the seriousness of the subject being discussed," says Madurai-based M Subramanian a senior faculty member with the R L Institute Of Management Studies.
Use the multimedia capabilities only for special emphasis or to demonstrate how something works. If you use animation excessively, your presentation could be labeled as 'school-boyish'.
Space it out evenly
Select the first of the three or more objects you want to space out, hold down the 'Shift' key and click the remaining objects you want evenly spaced out.
Go to the 'View' menu and select 'Toolbars', then select 'Drawing' to open the 'Drawing' toolbar. Once there, click 'Draw'.
A menu opens.
Click 'Align' or 'Distribute', then 'Distribute Horizontally' or 'Distribute Vertically' to align the objects you selected. Your slides will look balanced and dapper.
When presenting...
Your PPT is not a Teleprompter
Don't commit the cardinal sin of reading out your slides word for word. This is guaranteed to get your audience yawning and reaching for more coffee.
PPT slides are to be used as a visual communication aid and not as a teleprompter for the speaker.
"If I want my audience to make notes of important points, I usually provide hand-outs or leaflets after the presentation. This ensures the audience is listening instead of taking notes," says Mumbai-based Prabh Sharan, training manager with Kingfisher Airlines.
Get out of the way
Make sure you are not blocking the audience's view. Use a laser beam to identify the points on the screen, never your arm. A flailing arm is a distraction.
"In one of the college presentations, a colleague kept prompting us to read the slides but would not move away. We ended up reading the slides from his face as he was standing right in front of the projector," says Madan Ramachandran, an MBA graduate from ICFAI business school, Hyderabad.
Go slow
"In one of our routine university meets, a fellow academician flipped through a 15-slide presentation in about five minutes," says Delhi based Shanthi Chander, senior administrative officer, Indira Gandhi University. "At the end of it," he concludes, "we all had the same question on our minds -- what exactly just hit us?"
Don't rush through your slide show. Give about 30 seconds to two minutes for the images on your slide show to make an impact. This will also give you time to answer questions and make your point.
Do dummy runs
Don't make the first presentation to your audience. You should do the entire presentation by yourself (in front of a mirror, if possible). See how it flows and how long it takes.
If you are uncertain, maybe you could run it past a colleague or a friend. Ask them for feedback. Go through other presentations. if you have them, and see how others have done it. Recollect all the presentations you attended -- what you like about them, what you disliked about them, etc. Now, implement what you have learnt from all of this in your slide show presentation.
It's not just technology
PowerPoint may be a great piece of technology, but your effectiveness as a public speaker will eventually dictate the impact.
Dress smartly. Entertain the audience with some amount of planned humour. Share anecdotes and stories.
Don't talk in a monotone. Pack in enthusiasm and energy into your voice.
And, if you do goof up, never apologise -- take a breath, smile and move on. You will be surprised to know how many in your audience may not have even noticed the mishap until you made it obvious.
Smart tips...
Go blank: If you want the audience to take their eyes off the slides, just put the presentation on slide show mode and press 'B' on your keyboard.
This will blank out the screen and you will have the audience's attention. Press 'B' again and you are back.
Add speaker notes: Worried about forgetting your script? Here's a smart solution.
Go to the slide for which you want to add notes. Go to the 'View' menu and select 'Notes'.
Click the text placeholder and begin typing your speaker notes. Only YOU can see these notes, so your audience will leave your presentation, impressed with your ability to say smart things at the right time. Try it out, it's really cool.
Navigate: If you have to navigate through slides, you can simply type in the slide number and press 'Enter'.
A powerful presentation is not a matter of chance. It takes a lot of preparation and practice, but the thundering applause from your audience will make it all worth it.
So bring out your shining new slide show and wow even the toughest audience.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
DATA REQUIRED TO DESIGN ANY ETP/STP/WTP
1. Type Of Waste : Is it dyeing and printing or only dyeing or only printing
2.Total quantity of waste : Not mentioned
3.Total processing hour in a day of 24 hours: Not Mentioned
4. Flow Rate: 40 cu mtr/ Hr
5.Inlet Parameters: pH:-------, TSS:--------, BOD:---------, COD:---------, OIl & Grease:-------, Detergents:-------
6.Outlet parameters required:
7.Available area for the proposed ETP:
8. Do you mean to reuse the treated water or some part of it, if yes how much water and where
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Advice from an entrepreneur turned VC
On what, as a VC, he will look for in an entrepreneur
1. I will see if they have a fire in their belly because, at the end of the day, they are the ones going to make a venture a success. They must have passion and conviction.
2. They should be ready to play a long innings. I call it a marathon as well as a sprint. You have to be running fast despite it being a long race.
3. Ideas change, as do business models and markets, but they should understand that it is eventually all about people. If the team is strong, does the right things and learns from customers and the marketplace, it can always create value and get an exit. So, it is a team affair to begin with.
4. I will ask, are they clear about market opportunities for the ideas they are going after?
5. I will also ask them what is the implemented value they offer customers. I am not talking about the perceived value. A lot of them get confused about the stated value versus realised value. They can write anything on a piece of paper, but is that what customers are saying once they implement your services?
6. I will look at the barriers for entry. How much lead-time do they have compared to other players? How soon can they get in? Even gorillas can get in when the market becomes viable; can they compete with the big boys? Can they carve their own niche?
If an entrepreneur doesn't have answers to all the questions a VC asks, no one will invest money in his idea. It is true that he will not have all the clarity in the beginning, but he should be willing to refocus his business model when the need arises.
What entrepreneurs should keep in mind while meeting a VC
1. To begin with, he should do a lot of homework and find the right VC. He should find out what the VCs are interested in, what they are passionate about, etc.
2. Once you do the homework, select a set of VCs. If I were an entrepreneur, I wouldn't pitch to all of them on day one; I would pitch to two or three of them and get feedback.
3. Pitching should be more informal. You will know the VC's interests in the first meeting itself. VCs will put forward some common objections, but you put all objections in a bucket -- objections about the team, technology, size of the market place, competition, etc. Once you put them in a bucket, decide whether you can resolve them. Target 10-12 of the relevant ones before going to pitch.
4. At conferences like TiE-ISB, you get to meet busy VCs over a cup of tea or lunch, which you will otherwise be able to do.
5. A lot of entrepreneurs are worried about VCs stealing their ideas. My advice to them is, never worry. They should protect their intellectual property. VCs will never steal their ideas; they have very little time. So, they should shed that idea first. I must say this fear doesn't exist in Silicon Valley because so much has happened there. The level of professionalism there is higher. The fear occurs because entrepreneurship has been happening relatively recently in India. It will take some time to come out of it.
What one should do after becoming an entrepreneur
1. You have to dispel the notion that 'I want to own 90 per cent of what I build'. You have to look at making the pie bigger. It doesn't matter whether you own 90 per cent of a $10 million company or 20-30 per cent of a $300 million company. Your net worth is much higher. So, you have to create and share wealth.
2. You also have to bring in the right people to make the pie bigger.
3. When you scale a company, as an entrepreneur, you start with a lot of passion. After you build to a certain scale, you have to decide when to step aside and bring in a professional team to take the company to the next level. Entrepreneurs across the world have this possessiveness; they want to hold on to their company very closely.
4. Apart from your hard work, you have to be at the right place at the right time. Timing is everything. You have to time it right, which is where judgment comes into play. You may go up to 10-20 million in revenue but, when consolidation takes place in the marketplace, you will be nobody. You may never get an exit. Finally, remember that luck plays a major role.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Water Purification
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Water Purifiers - How Safe is the Water You Drink?
Water is life's mater and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water, but water in its raw state is not suitable for drinking. It contains numerous contaminants, which can be dangerous to human health.
But, thanks goes to Science that has invented devices to shield civilization against such aqua ailments. A water purifier is one of such devices that purify our drinking water. A water purifier is a wonderful device that converts raw water so that it tastes like nectar; therefore by this process it makes ordinary tap water perfectly suitable for drinking.
Health Benefits of a Water Purifier:
A water purifier is very beneficial for healthy living. Ordinary untreated water can contain numerous contaminants including bacteria, algae, viruses, fungi, minerals, and man-made chemical pollutants that cannot be seen with the naked eye. These contaminants are very pernicious for one’s health.
A water purifier kills these organisms and filtrates the contaminants to make the water perfectly fit for drinking. Thus water purifiers save us from numerous dangerous bacterial and viral diseases that easily spread when water becomes contaminated.
Water Purification Techniques:
Different water purifiers use different techniques of purification. The common techniques used to purify water include boiling, carbon filtering, distilling, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, electrode ionization, water conditioning and plumbo-solvency reduction.
Carbon filtering: This technique is commonly used in home water filters. Charcoal, a form of carbon with a high surface area due to its mode of preparation, adsorbs many compounds, including some toxic compounds. The water is passed through activated charcoal to remove such contaminants. Granular charcoal filtering and sub-micron solid block carbon filtering are the two types of carbon filtering systems.
Granular charcoal is not very effective for removing contaminants such as mercury, volatile organic chemicals, asbestos, pesticides, disinfections byproduct (trihalomethanes), mtbe, pcbs etc. The sub-micron solid block carbon filter is the better system that removes all of the contaminants.
Home water filters drinking water sometimes also contains silver. These small amounts of silver ions can have a bactericidal effect.
Reverse osmosis: The reverse osmosis water system is the technique in which mechanical pressure is applied to an impure solution to force pure water through a semi-permeable membrane. The process is called reverse osmosis, and is theoretically the most thorough method of large-scale water purification.
Ion exchange: Most common ion exchange systems use a zeolite resin bed and simply replace unwanted Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions with benign (soap friendly) Na+ or K+ ions. This is the common water softener. A more rigorous type of ion exchange swaps H+ ions for unwanted cations and hydroxide (OH-) ions for unwanted anions. The result is H+ + OH- → H2O. This system is recharged with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide, respectively. The result is essentially deionized water.
Electrodeionization: It includes passing the water through a positive electrode and a negative electrode. Ion selective membranes allow the positive ions to separate from the water toward the negative electrode and the negative ions toward the positive electrode. It results in high purity de-ionized water. The water is usually passed through a reverse osmosis unit first to remove nonionic organic contaminants.
Water conditioning: This is a method of reducing the effects of hard water. Hardness salts are deposited in water systems subject to heating because the decomposition of bicarbonate ions creates carbonate ions that crystallize out of the saturated solution of calcium or magnesium carbonate. Water with high concentrations of hardness salts can be treated with soda ash (Sodium carbonate) that precipitates out the excess salts, through the common ion effect, as calcium carbonate of very high purity. The precipitated calcium carbonate is traditionally sold to the manufacturers of toothpaste.
Plumbo-solvency reduction: In areas with naturally acidic waters of low conductivity (i.e. surface rainfall in upland mountains of igneous rocks), the water is capable of dissolving lead from any lead pipes that it is carried in. The addition of small quantities of phosphate ion and increasing the pH slightly both assist in greatly reducing plumbo-solvency by creating insoluble lead salts on the inner surfaces of the pipes.
But, thanks goes to Science that has invented devices to shield civilization against such aqua ailments. A water purifier is one of such devices that purify our drinking water. A water purifier is a wonderful device that converts raw water so that it tastes like nectar; therefore by this process it makes ordinary tap water perfectly suitable for drinking.
Health Benefits of a Water Purifier:
A water purifier is very beneficial for healthy living. Ordinary untreated water can contain numerous contaminants including bacteria, algae, viruses, fungi, minerals, and man-made chemical pollutants that cannot be seen with the naked eye. These contaminants are very pernicious for one’s health.
A water purifier kills these organisms and filtrates the contaminants to make the water perfectly fit for drinking. Thus water purifiers save us from numerous dangerous bacterial and viral diseases that easily spread when water becomes contaminated.
Water Purification Techniques:
Different water purifiers use different techniques of purification. The common techniques used to purify water include boiling, carbon filtering, distilling, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, electrode ionization, water conditioning and plumbo-solvency reduction.
Carbon filtering: This technique is commonly used in home water filters. Charcoal, a form of carbon with a high surface area due to its mode of preparation, adsorbs many compounds, including some toxic compounds. The water is passed through activated charcoal to remove such contaminants. Granular charcoal filtering and sub-micron solid block carbon filtering are the two types of carbon filtering systems.
Granular charcoal is not very effective for removing contaminants such as mercury, volatile organic chemicals, asbestos, pesticides, disinfections byproduct (trihalomethanes), mtbe, pcbs etc. The sub-micron solid block carbon filter is the better system that removes all of the contaminants.
Home water filters drinking water sometimes also contains silver. These small amounts of silver ions can have a bactericidal effect.
Reverse osmosis: The reverse osmosis water system is the technique in which mechanical pressure is applied to an impure solution to force pure water through a semi-permeable membrane. The process is called reverse osmosis, and is theoretically the most thorough method of large-scale water purification.
Ion exchange: Most common ion exchange systems use a zeolite resin bed and simply replace unwanted Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions with benign (soap friendly) Na+ or K+ ions. This is the common water softener. A more rigorous type of ion exchange swaps H+ ions for unwanted cations and hydroxide (OH-) ions for unwanted anions. The result is H+ + OH- → H2O. This system is recharged with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide, respectively. The result is essentially deionized water.
Electrodeionization: It includes passing the water through a positive electrode and a negative electrode. Ion selective membranes allow the positive ions to separate from the water toward the negative electrode and the negative ions toward the positive electrode. It results in high purity de-ionized water. The water is usually passed through a reverse osmosis unit first to remove nonionic organic contaminants.
Water conditioning: This is a method of reducing the effects of hard water. Hardness salts are deposited in water systems subject to heating because the decomposition of bicarbonate ions creates carbonate ions that crystallize out of the saturated solution of calcium or magnesium carbonate. Water with high concentrations of hardness salts can be treated with soda ash (Sodium carbonate) that precipitates out the excess salts, through the common ion effect, as calcium carbonate of very high purity. The precipitated calcium carbonate is traditionally sold to the manufacturers of toothpaste.
Plumbo-solvency reduction: In areas with naturally acidic waters of low conductivity (i.e. surface rainfall in upland mountains of igneous rocks), the water is capable of dissolving lead from any lead pipes that it is carried in. The addition of small quantities of phosphate ion and increasing the pH slightly both assist in greatly reducing plumbo-solvency by creating insoluble lead salts on the inner surfaces of the pipes.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
Monday, October 02, 2006
8 lessons for budding entrepreneurs
At the Tie-ISB Connect 2006, Sanjeev Kumar spoke about the eight lessons he has learnt as an entrepreneur. These are mantras that all budding entrepreneurs should keep in mind.
1. It always takes a long time to establish a company.
2. It always costs more (than you thought it would) to start a company.
3. We need leaders, not managers, for an enterprise to succeed.
4. Perseverance pays. You have to believe in what you are creating, and keep the faith. In 2001, many people told us we were over, but we are still here.
5. History does not always repeat itself.
6. Communication is key. Listening is extremely important. You should have the ability to listen to your employees.
7. Be prepared for the culture factor in the US and in India, though a lot of cross-pollination has taken place by now.
8. In good times, be prepared for the bad times. Good times will not last forever. Business is cyclical.
He also compares India of the past to what it is today:
1. India today has the right mix of technical resources.
2. There is a better ecosystem in place. In 1999, when we were establishing ourselves, we had only personal contacts.
3. There is a more developed and distributed academic system in India today. Silicon Valley succeeded because of better academia. Today, in India, you have not just the IITs, but many good private institutions that produce excellent, technically competent people.
4. The speed at which the domestic market is growing is very heartening.
5. Infrastructure is developing fast, and is as good as what's in America.
6. India has more cost-effective communication channels.
7. Accessibility is easier today.
8. The Indian government has realised the importance of having business, so there are more incentives from the authorities. The best thing is states competing with each other to attract new ventures.
9. Many states have realised the importance of Tier 2 cities. We need more Tier 2 cities in all states.
Environmental Entrepreneur,Green Biz.NRN Murthy of Infosys says that we Indians are weak in execution.We need to realize the need and practice of gud project management. Form a group of competent Managers,Give them responsibilities and review the project from day One.
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