What Does Friendship Day Mean To You?

What would life be without friends, huh?

So today, instead of writing about what Friendship Day means to me, I’m asking you what it means to you.

And oh – Happy Friendship Day to ALL you guys!

NITK Surathkal

NITK Surathkal

Since its birth as the Karnataka Regional Engineering College in 1960, the institute has become one of the premier institutes of the country engaged in imparting quality technical education and supporting research and development programs. This has made the institution one of the leading centers for innovation and technological development in the country, attracting the best students from the country and the world over. Having some of the most talented minds in the country, NITK has excelled in almost every field, be it academics, sports, cultural events and of course, the SAE Baja. Alumni who are technocrats, entrepreneurs, managers and most importantly leaders are testimony to this fact.
NITK has some of the most dedicated and qualified faculty members in the country. About 70% of the faculty are PhD holders and provide invaluable support and technical knowledge to the students, both in theory and in practice. The National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007 was enacted by the Parliament of India to declare India’s National Institutes of Technology as Institutes of National Importance.

.....Prasad Salian

Fear

What is Fear?
Emotions play an important part in our daily lives. Fear is one such emotion that is pre-programmed into all animals and people as an instinctual response to potential danger.
As for what is fear biologically speaking, when a person experiences fear, certain areas in their brain such as the amygdala and the hypothalamus are immediately activated and appear to control the first physical response to fear. Chemicals such as adrenaline and the stress hormone cortisol are released into the blood stream causing certain physical reactions such as:
Rapid heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Tightening of muscles
Sharpened or redirected senses
Dilation of the pupils (to let in more light)
Increased sweating

..............so dnt fear?????????

Why Do People Get Married?

Why do people get married?
While some people are together for years and never feel a need to make their commitment to each other legal, many others elect to formally pledge their love and enter a binding partnership.
Reasons to get married ????????
Commitment
For many, marriage is appealing because of the commitment that a long partnership requires.

Religion
Many people marry because of their religion. While sexual intercourse before marriage is no longer uncommon, even among those who are religious, marriage before God adds sanctity to wedding vows that further can further solidify the commitment between the two spouses.

Children
Some marry in order to have children.

Companionship
Humans are social animals who need other people in their lives. While being alone from time to time can be nice, many people want the companionship that comes with marriage. People like to have solid friends in their lives.

Love
There is also, of course, love. The magic of love is the basis of a marriage.

This is why people get married ?????????

Ferrari F10 - revised front wing

For the first time this season, Ferrari have introduced a double-flap solution on their front wing at Silverstone to increase downforce. The previous, single-flap solution can be seen in the top drawing and the new version in the bottom drawing. Of particular interest is the more sophisticated shape of the profiles, which rise up in the middle section of the wing (see red arrows in bottom drawing).

MLTR..........Take me to your Heart

The pink Beauty

Performing Tyre changes in 3 seconds

As the cars completed all the testing that is allowed, the crew on track and at the factory have been practicing pitstops without refuelling the car. While previously the tyre changers were not the critical path of a pitstop procedure due to the longer refuelling time, they certainly will be now.
Williams have stated a 3.5s stop will be "decent", but rumours from Red Bull claims pitstops of under 3 seconds. To optimise this process, most of the experienced teams have designed special wheel nuts that can unlock the wheel safety fastener and the wheel at one time. Ferrari did it by adding two clips on each side of the nut.

Golden Jubilee Celebrations, 51st Institute Foundation Day on August 06, 2010

NITK Golden Jubilee Celebrations, 51st Institute Foundation Day on August 06, 2010
Up coming activities
1 ) Golden Jubilee Celebrations, 51st Institute Foundation Day on August 06, 2010
2 )1970 Batch meet
In detail :
1 ) National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Golden Jubilee Celebrations, August 06, 2009 – August 06, 201051st Institute Foundation Day on August 06, 2010.All faculty, staff, students, former employees and alumni are cordially invited to join in the celebrations.
PROGRAM (TENTATIVE)
08.25 AM- Flag Hoisting at Main Building
09.00 AM- Homage to Sri U. Srinivasa Mallya
09.15 AM- Planting of Saplings
09.30 AM-Golden Jubilee Run
11.00 AM-Foundation Day Ceremony at Silver Jubilee Auditorium
12.30 PM-Lunch at Gymnasium
05.00 PM-High Tea at Silver Jubilee Auditorium
06.00 PM-Cultural Program at Silver Jubilee Auditorium
for more details: nitk.ac.in
2 ) 1970 Batch meet :
This is to inform that 1970 Batch of KREC (NITK today) with all the 5 branches, has planned to meet for the first time, since they left the college in 1970. This program is being organized in Beach Resort near Mangalore known as "SUMMER SANDS". Our batch mate Mr Loy Albuquerque, 1970 Civil, is owner of this resort. He has been continuously requesting this batch alumni to come to his place and enjoy the hospitality.On this occasion, we intend to meet with our wives . The dates are 4th and 5th September 2010. ( time to be spent full 2 days in the resort and around). Hence it is expected people to arrive on 3rd (any time during the day) at the resort and leave either on 6th morning or 5th evening, depending on the transport conveyance one chooses. During this 2 day period, it is intended that we visit the Almamater. For some of the people who are visiting the campus first time since 1970, it shall be really thrilling & nostalgic experience. We plan to have a visit the college from Ulla, preferably on 4th, in a manner that we can at least greet the present Director, Dr Sandeep Sancheti.
Saturday is a holiday for the college.
However, if he is in town, he shall be happy to meet us. We suggest that we travel together from Ullal and gather in a class room. Later, we go round the campus and also visit Sadashiva temple and the beach. This is for information. I am requesting all the people to participate, make this event a memorable one. Extra curricular activities for both men and women can be planned and I request some people to take the lead in organizing the same for both the evenings. Look forward to hear from all, apart from spreading this message to the batch mates, to whom the communication might not have gone.
Thanks and regards
prasad
(Proud NITKian)
more updateshttp://alumni.nitk.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58&Itemid=1

Why we laugh and cry

Why we laugh and cry

As humans we laugh and cry, but seldom do we question how, or why. There are many processes involved in both responses. Cultures around the world allow both crying and laughing as acceptable behaviors. With crying, as well as laughter, the body goes through physical or chemical changes. Crying and laughter are beneficial to us both emotionally and physically. We must have them to function in the world.
Crying is a more complicated process than one would at first imagine. First of all, there are really three different types of tears. Basal tears keep our eyes lubricated constantly. Reflex tears are produced when our eyes get irritated, like with onions or when something gets into our eyes. The third kind of tear is produced when the body reacts emotionally to something. Each type of tear contains different amounts of chemical proteins and hormones. Scientists have discovered that the emotional tears contain higher levels of manganese and the hormone prolactin, and this contributes in a reduction of both of these in the body; thus helping to keep depression away. Many people have found that crying actually calms them after being upset, and this is in part due to the chemicals and hormones that are released in the tears.
How then actually do we cry? The psychic tears (or emotional tears) require an emotional response, or trigger to be activated. This response can be caused by an outside source, either pain or loss of love, etc., or from an inside source (self-realization of one's life and others). When emotions affect us, the nervous system stimulates the cranial nerve, in the brain and this sends signals to the neurotransmitters to the tear glands. Thus, we cry .The largest tear gland, the lacrimal gland produces the tears of emotion and reflex. Many believe that the body, in times of emotional stress, depends on this gland to release excess amounts of chemicals and hormones, returning it to a stable state.

As well as with crying, laughter is also acceptable culturally for a variety of reasons. Often, just because of where a person lives, something may be funny and make them laugh. It may not be funny anywhere else in the world. Also, their culture and community may dictate what is appropriate to laugh at and what is not. People have often said, "Laughter is the best medicine," and they may not be too far from the truth. When we laugh, the body makes facial gestures and sounds. The body relaxes during laughter. The diaphragm, abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg and back muscles all get a workout. Scientists have found that laughing one hundred times is equal to a ten-minute workout on a rowing machine, or fifteen minutes on an exercise bike. Laughter helps promote healing in the body by lowering blood pressure and increasing blood flow. When we laugh, the production of T -cells that destroy tumors and viruses increase, and more Gamma interferon (which is a disease fighting protein) is released. Laughter has been found to reduce the amount of stress hormones and help us cope with our lives better. When others laugh, sometimes the laughter can be contagious. Everyone around them starts to laugh. Some people, when stressed or upset, go to a funny movie or a comedy club hoping to laugh all of their negative emotions away.
There is a special name for the physiological study of laughter. It is called Gelotology. Scientists have discovered that within four- tenths of a second of seeing something humorous, an electrical wave moved through the cerebral cortex of the brain. If the wave took a negative charge, there was laughter. Many areas of the brain are involved in making us laugh. The emotional, the intellectual, and the sensory processing parts of our brain all playa role in stimulating the motor sections of our brain to physically make us laugh.

....prasad

Lamhaaa.......

Hain dil ko teri aarzoo
Par main tujhe naa paa sakoon
Hain dil ko teri justjoo
Par main tujhe naa paa sakoon
Main hoon shab tuu subah
Dono jud ke judaa
Main hoon lab tuu dua
Dono jud ke judaa
Saajnaa... Mahiyaa... SaajnaVe

The US economy could be slowing again

US stocks declined on Friday after disappointing reports on jobs and factory orders, capping a dismal week in which the Dow lost 4.5%. Employers slashed 125,000 jobs from non-farm payrolls last month, about 10,000 more than expected. The unemployment rate, which is based on a household survey, actually slipped to 9.5%. It was the first decline in payrolls in six months.

My Paper Publication

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Final 70th Annual Session
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Eleven Hints Of Life

"Eleven Hints for Life"
1. It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return.But what is more painful is to love someone and neverfind the courage to let that person know how you feel.
2. A sad thing in life is when you meet someone whomeans a lot to you, only to find out in the end that it wasnever meant to be and you just have to let go.
3. The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on aporch swing with, never say a word, and then walk awayfeeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.
4. It's true that we don't know what we've got until we loseit, but it's also true that we don't know what we've beenmissing until it arrives.
5. It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, anhour to like someone, and a day to love someone-but ittakes a lifetime to forget someone.
6. Don't go for looks, they can deceive. Don't go for wealth,even that fades away. Go for someone who makes yousmile because it takes only a smile to make a dark dayseem bright.
7. Dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go,be what you want to be. Because you have only one life andone chance to do all the things you want to do.
8. Always put yourself in the other's shoes. If you feel that ithurts you, it probably hurts the person too.
9. A careless word may kindle strife. A cruel word may wrecka life. A timely word may level stress. But a loving word mayheal and bless.
10. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the bestof everything they just make the most of everything that comesalong their way.
11. Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, ends witha tear. When you were born, you were crying and everyonearound you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die,you're the one smiling and everyone around you is crying.