Merry Christmas

Bypassing windows validation check for Windows Media Player 11

Whew! Its such a painstakingly horrible that you download the whole 24 MB file through your broadband connection or dial-up connection, and u end up facing the Validation check screen which tells u .. 'Naaah! time over baby .. letz check ur accessories! .. ehmm. OS i mean ;)'. To avoid this ... I straight away went to google guru! And i knw i would find some solutions over there for sure! So here are the workaround

1. Download WMPlayer11.
2. Download WinRAR and install WinRAR extraction tool.
3. Extract the WMP11 installer by using WinRAR or PowerArchiver to a directory (e.g. wmp11-windowsxp-x86-enu).
4. Download LegitLibM.dll (in RAR format, extract after download) from here.
5. Copy the extracted LegitLibM.dll to the extracted directory of WMP11 installer.
6. Overwrite any existing LegitLibM.dll file.
7. Run setup_wm.exe by double clicking.
8. Install Windows Media Player 11 Final accordingly.

Enjoy!

Learn To Relax ... Chillax!

Stress
is possibly one of the biggest enemies of modern life. And the recent case of a
Gurgaon based man being run over by a car only highlights the stressful times we
live in. The most helpful method of dealing with stress is learning how to
manage stress that comes along with certain situations. Learn how to ‘de-stress’
when things are relatively calm can help see you through many trying times. If
you want to build your resilience, work on developing these behavioural habits:




VISUALISATION




Soothe strained nerves by taking an imaginary trip to an ideal
place. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and for the next ten minutes,
imagine yourself in any place you wish to be! This method can be used anytime
and anywhere you need to relax. And the best part is that it only takes a few
minutes.



SIMPLIFY




Learn not to overburden yourself. Simplify. Delegate jobs. Put your
best foot forward whenever you undertake a task, but ask yourself about whether
it really is that important before getting into it. And it’s sometimes
beneficial to ignore others’ criticisms, as they only add to your stress levels.




PLAN




Planning your day can help you feel more in control of your life,
and this can ease your stress. Write a to-do list, placing the most important
tasks at the top. Prioritising will

ensure you spend your time
and energy on those that are

truly important to you.
Schedule your daily activities to minimise conflicts and last-minute rushes.




POSITIVE
SELF-TALK



Self-talk is the stream of thoughts that run through your
head every day. These are automatic self-thoughts, which can be positive or
negative. It’s draining and unhealthy to have negative thoughts running through
your head most of the time. If your thoughts are mostly positive, you’re likely
to have a more optimistic outlook on situations and hence, lower stress levels.




A
HEALTHY DIET



People tend to skip meals during stressful situations.
Try to avoid this if at all possible. Feeding your body the right foods is
essential for managing stress.



ENVIRONMENT




Create environments that reduce stress. Colours of the walls, floor
coverings, and furniture all play a part in stress reduction. Cooling hues
create a sense of wellbeing.



ACCEPTANCE




Accept what cannot be changed. We can accept what we cannot change
by changing what


can. Make choices that are realistic.



Avoid
these fears



Additionally, learning not to get bogged down by these
irrational fears will also help you lower your stress levels

FILTERING: You had a
great day at work and have completed your tasks ahead of the deadline, but you
made a minor mistake at some point during the day. That evening, your focus will
be only on your mistakes. Avoid doing this.

PERSONALISING: When
something bad happens, you automatically blame yourself. For example, you hear
that an evening out with friends is cancelled and you assume that the change in
plans is because no one wanted to be around you.

CATASTROPHISING:
This happens when you always anticipate the worst.You refuse to go out with
people for fear that you’ll make a fool of yourself. Or one change in your daily
routine leads you to think the day will be a disaster. This can be very
stressful.



POLARISING: You see things only as either good or bad, or
black and white. You feel that you have to be perfect or you’re a total failure.
This attitude impedes your adjustment levels and so, only increases stress
levels

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Want to lose weight? Eat slowly

How many times have your parents yelled at you to chew your food well?

In
fact, Ayurveda even suggests you must eat your food slowly and chew
each morsel 32 times, since you have 32 teeth. This, says the ancient
Indian science, is beneficial for digestion and, consequently, results
in good health!

A recent
study, conducted by Kathleen Melanson, assistant professor of nutrition
and food science at the University of Rhode Island, USA, also shows
that women who eat their food slowly stay slim.

In
our busy life, most of us go through our meals without really tasting
or savouring it. Try this -- ask anyone you know what they had for
lunch the day before. Most of the people you ask this question to will
be unable to give you the right answer. Do you remember what you ate
yesterday?

We tend to eat so quickly that the meal rarely registers in our memory.

Chewing your food well and eating it slowly can have several benefits.

Chewing
helps to break down the food in the mouth itself. This is where the
first step of digestion takes place, where the food mixes with saliva.
If you tend to eat very quickly, without really chewing well, a lot of
gas bubbles get trapped in the food. This gives you the 'bloated'
feeling, resulting in the production of gas, and belching.

Having
your meal slowly can ensure you eat less. If you are aware of the
eating habits of the French, you will realise that most of their meals
consist of pastas, wine cheese. Then how do these people stay so
slim? The answer could lie in the fact that they eat small portions of
these foods.

But how to you feel full by eating smaller servings? By eating your food slowly chewing it well of course!

Our
body is designed in a way that our stomach sends the message to the
brain via neurotransmitters only 20 minutes after it is full. Which
means you may be quite full much before you realise it. As a result,
you may have eaten too much which will make you feel overfull later.

If
you are trying to lose weight cannot seem to get a hold on your
appetite, start your meal with thick vegetable soup followed by a large
helping of salad. Increasing your vegetable servings in this form helps
you feel fuller due to the fibre intake. It also makes you chew the
food more so that, by the time you reach the main course, you eat
lesser portions.

Eating high
fibre food like salad fruit is not just good for your waistline,
but also a great exercise to help your teeth gums remain healthy!

Choose more of whole foods
over processed foods. Take out some time from your schedule for your
meals. Don't gulp it down. Don't work at the computer while eating your
food. Another major culprit is the television -- switch it off at
mealtimes.

Instead, eat your
food slowly, preferably in the company of family and/ or friends.
Besides learning to really appreciate your food, you'll find you've
notched on several health benefits as well!

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Karim's -- a non-vegetarians's delight!

Karim's.
Delhiites are probably aware of the name. For the uninitiated though,
this is the best restaurant in Delhi, serving non-vegetarian food since
1913. Every food guide worth its name has voted it Delhi's best
restaurant for many years. No one who has visited the restaurant will
disagree.

As for me, I am a die-hard fan.

The
original Karim's is bang opposite Jama Masjid in the walled city area
of Delhi. It is close to a market known as Darya Ganj. Those visiting
Karim's for the first time will be surprised at the location. Getting
there is not easy, you will need to ask locals for help.

Until
the 1990s, Karim's did not have any branches, but they have now opened
branches in Nizamuddin, Kailash Colony, Noida, Gurgaon with the latest
in Kamla Nagar. The quality of food, however, has a long way to go
before it matches the original Karim's.

At
this mouth-watering point, let's talk of the food. As I said at the
outset, Karim's is a gastronomic delight for non-vegetarians.
Vegetarians are welcome too, but at their own risk.

For
starters, I'd recommend the Mutton Burra (succulent pieces of mutton
cooked in an oven). Believe me, you have not tasted softer mutton.

You could also try Mutton Raan (part of the thigh). This starter is huge, and is meant for four or five people.

Alternately, try the kebabs. You have a wide range to choose from, including Seekh Kebabs, Shammi Kebabs and Mutton Tikka.

In the chicken category, sample the Chicken Seekh Kebab, Tandoori Chicken or Chicken Tikka.

For
the main course, please, please order the Mutton Korma, Mutton Stew and
Badam Pasanda (boneless mutton cooked with yoghurt, almonds and
spices). You will fall in love with all of them.

Those
who like chicken can go for the awesome Chicken Noor Jehan and Chicken
Jahangiri. Karim's offers other dishes as well, but the five I have
mentioned are unbeatable for their flavour.

As
for the bread, try the Roti (prepared with wheat flour and
yeast). Thick and slightly sweet, it is an interesting deviation from
the traditional tandoori roti. Alternately, order the Keema Parantha (parantha stuffed with minced mutton). Karim's also offers roomali rotis, butter nans and paranthas.

Do remember to save space for dessert.

Karim's
serves two main desserts that are out of this world. Kheer Benazir
(prepared with milk, broken rice, sugar) and Shahi Tukda (fried bread
soaked in condensed milk) are both delicious ends to a satisfying meal.
They are perfectly made. Any meal at Karim's is incomplete without
these desserts. And yes, if you are ordering the Shahi Tukda, do order
it with the meal itself, as it takes a while to prepare.

The
most exclusive dish at Karim's is the Tandoori Bakra -- a full goat
stuffed with dry fruits, basmati rice, minced meat and spices. It costs
Rs 3,500. You have to order a day in advance and make a 50 percent down
payment. I have not sampled it yet, but definitely will when I visit
the restaurant with a huge group.

The
service at every Karim's restaurant is impressive; despite the huge
crowds that gather, it is also very quick. A meal for two -- with
starters, main course and dessert -- will cost Rs 300-400 if you eat at
Karim's, Jama Masjid. If you eat at the other branches, add 40 per cent
to this figure as the dishes there are more expensive.

The
original Karim's does not offer valet parking, but its branches do.
Credit cards are at all branches except the main restaurant.

The
ambience at each branch The original has tasteful interiors and
can comfortably host about 100 people. The ambience at the East of
Kailash branch is okay; the one in Gurgaon, least appealing.

Non-vegetarians must visit Karim's at least once. The next time you feel the need for a satisfying meal, you know where to go.

Address

Karim's

Jama Masjid

Gali Kababian

Old Delhi -- 110 006

Phones: (91-011) 23269880, 23264981

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20-20 party!

Yest'day i was merely surprised to see the indians juz bouncing back in their first ever 20-20 one day international.

The indian cricket lovers had already left it to the god's grace of seeing their team winning ! The bowling and batting did clicked well and it was really pleasing to see the team through.. But the good point to note here is that why do our cricketers only awakes when they get heavy smacking? Dinesh mongia got among runs so did karthick.. Sehwag played nice they all faced the music of Board's anger ... some 1 got out from coming test series ... and some1 (sehwag to be precise) got demoted from the Vice captain's position!

A Lonely Intersection!

Every dog has his gud day .. and even has a bad day. But dog doesn't howl .. growl or bark on seeing the twist in his fortunes! But humans do! when somehow they find themselves standing lonely on a busy intersection of the road of life .. but they dont know where the right path is and where he/she should move ahead... they do! Similar thing happned to me today.


Right since the morning .. i was desperate to make a gud use of "oh so rare" SUNDAY! Though indeed i got a bit sick sitting at home for whole saturday .. so thot to get on seeing the new Dhoom sequel to energize my sleeping senses!

Got out from the home telling ma family that i would be going wid my friend for his b'day party ... (which was actually planned earlier) .. His plan took a backtrack ... i then thot to go to some nearby cinema so i could get to see the new fantastic action packed movie. Things were not scripted for me.... All shows were going house full ... and y they should not be ? Dhoom 2 has juz released this friday and the whole Gen X, Y and Z are going crazy over the speeding bikes shown in a spanky style with glamour thrown in like the tomato sauce on tasty omellete!




Anyhow ... i reluctantly came out of the cinema's arena .. and strolled towards no- where .. i was juz moving .. reluctantly ... all doors closed... no where to watch movie .. no where to go ...!
When i got close to moti nagar metro stn. i saw a genral store and took a burger! Then decided to get to mandi house to view the drama.



I realised that in this whole scenario i was also becomming the part of this drama. I went up to catch the metro .. The escalators were all fun to board.. I alwez get happy like a child when i get over them!

The station was luking swanky as alwez.... Everything was perrrfect including ticket counters! Sadly there were no girl attendants! :(

wen i reachd mandi house ... my belief towards the bad day got more stronger and evident. Mandi house ws staging a drama on children.. Shriram center closed,
Afer a slight hesitation.. went to kamani audi. .. the show was already started and there was some oddissi culture exhibition. The day ended but perhaps i am happy coz in this process i have learnt that i can be a happy DOG even if i am STADING on the INTERSECTION of THE ROAD LONELY.

A strange predicament ..

Blog is somewhat i alwez fantasize to enter and post into ... but somehow whenever i get my fingers polished to write few words about myself or the variant things happening around me ... i lose the words and thots! There is something strange to it coz an avid blogger fans dont usually land themselves into this sort of trouble.

But the clever bloggers knew somehow how to make their irritating dilemma of "What to Write" to another topic of the blog! Thats what i did!

There are some things around me happening which are quite exciting like the riots .. accidents (horrible though), some crazy people and kewl talks .. some office stuff .. some girlish stuff, some horrible ass-aching torrid time in the local busses but could not possibly find time to put them into here.

Yeah sometime life gets jerky, sometimes .. it gets hectic but i believe that blogging is the best thing i could vent my whole misery upon!

But i know one thing, even after writing this blog, even next time when i will jump into blogger to write another few words .. i would be standing like a cow ... having a very little idea about what to write! but thank god... "BLOGGERS ARE BOUND TO GIVE BIRTH TO IDEAS"

Words -- The sweetest song!

This is one of the most beautiful song i hav ever heard.

DON - What a waste!!

juz a week back i got a chance to view the much wastefully hyped sk starrer DON(remake). and to tell the truth if u have or haven't seen the old Bog B don .. this Sk don is really a mere piece of shit! I am not finding the worst words to award this trash work. But i would strongly suggest any1 to rather go to zoo and watch variety of animals than seeing only a Monkey acting like DON without creating any DON like engma or terror!

I know i am a HAter for SK but still i can't find any story ... if there is any .. thats juz copied straight out of old don't book!

I was all embarrased watching the movie with my frenz ... who were luking out to have a blast time at the movie. AND see wat they had done to the "Khaike paan banaras waala superhit oldie" Remakes are strict NO - NO aaj ke baad!

I hope shahrukh would learn the lesson pretty fast .. and so will farhan akhtar . DONT GO TO WATCH IT ...PLLZZZZZ.!!

I am moving in here -- Google GOD!

Its been almost an year when i was sticking to yahoo 360. Its a nice concept of blogging ... but there are some of the things i am looking in ma blog. like blogspot has got the search within the blog kinda thing which is abscent in there! Though i feel it nice .. but still feel that blogger is a kewl place to post my thots in ... so most probly i would be posting all my blogs on in here and not to my 360 blog Hope i get the complete value of my expectations :) .. well here is it .. thats the thing i miss here .. The Smileys ... Google has awesome smileys .. but well have to live with it ! Unless google thinks otherwise!

Though there are lot many differences .. some haves some have nots! but thats all rite!

So see me here from now on ...!

All the fun ...

From Fun @ Haridwar

Haridwar fun

Lage raho ... Rite on top!

'Lage Raho Munna Bhai' has left an indelible impression on the minds of people. It's running to packed houses and grabbing a ticket has become a Herculean task. The film has impressed all and sundry.


Apparently the principal of the famous Tripure College of Nagpur has put up a notice, which states that every student must watch 'Lage Raho...'


Moreover Rajkumar Hirani has been flooded with offers from top banners. Not only that, even Vidhu Vinod Chopra is getting offers for the Tamil and Telugu remaking rights of the film. He is already very humbled with the kind of response the film has received.


So 'Lage Raho...' is a must-see, possibly even in the literal sense of the words.

Lage Raho ... Rite on Top!

'Lage Raho Munna Bhai' has left an indelible impression on the minds of people. It's running to packed houses and grabbing a ticket has become a Herculean task. The film has impressed all and sundry.

Apparently the principal of the famous Tripure College of Nagpur has put up a notice, which states that every student must watch 'Lage Raho...'

Moreover Rajkumar Hirani has been flooded with offers from top banners. Not only that, even Vidhu Vinod Chopra is getting offers for the Tamil and Telugu remaking rights of the film. He is already very humbled with the kind of response the film has received.

So 'Lage Raho...' is a must-see, possibly even in the literal sense of the words. Its a joyride with a moral and brave purpose.

Lage raho ...

Its enthralling and apalling to know that the well known Apna Munnabhai is back, and a movie maniac like me would definitely leave no chance to get along with him in my nearby cinemahall! I would try dragging some friend (probly my movie mate - Shashi).



Glad to see the sequel of this movie which created a whole rip in the entertainment biz .. few years back. I am quite optimistic to see some more and infact wanna c it a lot better than the previous one this time.

Though reading a raw review in news tablet this morning i juz sensed that it wud going to be a King Kong among the two. Though hectic schedules, i hope not to find a chance and time to see it by this weekend .. but i am sure its gonna stay for weeks to come!! To Lage raho ... MUNNA BHAI!! :)

The NP Fun Day

This is our whole net prophets team. Excellent guys all around!! makes the work more intresting


Sply this is our development section. 

Nokia 6681 - A sweet reason for my smile

Few days back i switched to a marvellous handset ie. Nokia 6681. Its look is awesome and thoroughly professional. The best thing i liked about it is the range of softwares it is compatible with. Truly a good phone!

The Horrific tale of suppression - Zinda!!

Though the bollywood has evolved countless exemplary work of art and thrillers, recently i get a chance to see a much publicised a thriller gem! Its a jan06 released movie .. Zinda. I must say that it was an awesome piece of thrill and suspense. The movie was full of high speed drama, action and intrigue...

I am sure whoseover would have seen this movie would have been tempted to agree with my statements... Sanju ... add a total spice in his performance ... he is luking kewl in his rugged look. everything was so perfect... there are some moments when the audience gets a shrill in their spine!! John abraham's role was not so predominant but he too did fairly well. But the surprise pack was Lara .. she was a bombshell .... her oomph factor was magnetic! Its been almost a week since i saw this movie, but scenese from the movie still hovers and looms over my head and mind ... A Must see .... though i am not concerned of what it did at BO!

Bill gate's word of wisdom

I just saw a beautiful article on rediff news, about Bill gate's views!

Thot of posting here ... they are indeed too good.

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'Wish I wasn't the world's richest man'
Bill Gates, co-founder and chairman of the world's largest software company, Microsoft Corporation, is also the world's richest man. His personal wealth has been estimated at $50 billion (Rs 225,000 crore).
Interestingly, he has been ranked the world's second most influential management guru just behind the legendary Michael Porter, who heads Harvard Business School's Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, and just ahead of our very own C K Prahalad. Amazing for a man who does not have a college degree, having dropped out of Harvard to establish Microsoft.



Chairman Gates has always interesting things to say and we present some memorable Gatesian observations:

"I wish I wasn't (the world's richest man). There's nothing good that comes out of that. You get more visibility as a result of it."

At a chat show for a television channel in New Delhi in December 2005, he shared the platform with Infosys Chairman N R Narayana Murthy. When the mike was handed over to Murthy to test, he said, "One, two, three..." into it and gave it to the Microsoft czar, who promptly said, "One billion, two billion, three billion..."

"I certainly will never be a politician. For every reason. I wouldn't like it, I wouldn't be elected. I'm better at what I'm doing."

"My success, part of it certainly, is that I have focused in on a few things."

"I like my job because it involves learning. I like being around smart people who are trying to figure out new things. I like the fact that if people really try they can figure out how to invent things that actually have an impact."

"I find golf very relaxing. It's a way to get away from work and get outside. It's a lot of fun, and once you get going it's almost kind of addictive."


'Success is a lousy teacher'
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"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose."

"If you think your teacher is tough, wait until you get a boss. He doesn't have tenure."

"Life is not fair; get used to it."

"Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools they have abolished failing grades; they'll give you as many chances as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to anything in real life. Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself."



The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something before you feel good about yourself.

You will not make $40,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.



'When the Internet came along, we had it as 5th or 6th priority'
"Intellectual property has the shelf life of a banana."

"In this business, by the time you realise you're in trouble, it's too late to save yourself. Unless you're running scared all the time, you're gone."

"Competition is always a fantastic thing, and the computer industry is intensely competitive. Whether it's Google or Apple or free software, we've got some fantastic competitors and it keeps us on our toes."

Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping - they called it opportunity.

Television is not real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

"Sometimes we do get taken by surprise. For example, when the Internet came along, we had it as a fifth or sixth priority."

"As I look forward, I'm very optimistic about the things I see ahead. As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others."


'Kids are taking PCs to new heights'
"Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning."

"There will be 'two societies' in the future: high-paid knowledge workers and low-paid service workers."

"There are people who don't like capitalism, and people who don't like PCs. But there's no one who likes the PC who doesn't like Microsoft. People everywhere love Windows."

"Every day we're saying, 'How can we keep this customer happy?' 'How can we get ahead in innovation by doing this, because if we don't, somebody else will.'"

"Kids are taking PCs and the Internet to new heights. They're the ones that are designing the cutting-edge web sites. They're the ones that are pushing forth things like digital music, digital photos, instant messaging; and they will take this tool in directions that we don't even expect."



'Spam will be a thing of the past in 2 years'
"Like almost everyone who uses e-mail, I receive a ton of spam every day. Much of it offers to help me get out of debt or get rich quick. It would be funny if it weren't so irritating."
"Does the e-mail say it's about 'enlargement' -- that might be spam. Spam will be a thing of the past in two years' time."

"Software suppliers are trying to make their software packages more user-friendly... Their best approach, so far, has been to take all the old brochures, and stamp the words user-friendly on the cover."


"Measuring programming progress by lines of code is like measuring aircraft building progress by weight."

'I suppose I could comb my hair more often'
"Microsoft is not about greed. It's about innovation and fairness."

"Is the rich world aware of how four billion of the six billion live? If we were aware, we would want to help out, we'd want to get involved."

"As you improve health in a society, population growth goes down. You know, I thought it was... before I learned about it, I thought it was paradoxical."

"AIDS is a disease that is hard to talk about. The ideal thing would be to have a 100 percent effective AIDS vaccine."

"I have drifted away from thinking about these philanthropic things. And it was only as the wealth got large enough and Melinda and I had talked about the view that the wealth wasn't something that would be good to just pass to the children."

"I'm serious when I do my work. I'm not serious when I'm home with my kids."

"If you're asking whether I intentionally mess up my hair, no, I don't. And certain things, like my freckles, they're just there. I don't do anything consciously. I suppose I could get contact lenses. I suppose I could comb my hair more often."

Noida Heck!!!

Well!! a week back our office shifted to noida ... from the cool hauz khas ... and guess wat we did find here .... waak!!! no electricity, bad water ... and office gen failed to meet up the demand !!

wok!! we are totally frust !! 3 days and gen is not working .... we have been sitting sweating all over !!
thats the life at new office

will write more wen find time ..... its just the mornign time when i am writing this.... have to rush to catch the bus !!

Searching 4 a nice face.....

Hmffff..... started a new blog and almost half day wasted in finding the right template for my bride ehmm .... BLOG... i mean!! Thtz y its been a commom perception that even if the content is not much ... the face must glow!! but anyhow, i dont have the habbit of writing one liners at my blog page!!

Love Blog Love

I love the concept of blogging coz i know dats the way for me to bring my heart open before me!! i alwez try to live my life happily... but i think words are the thing which makes the individual learn what is the real value of the smiles.

Blog - The best way to say your HEART!

The blog is the best way to post and write some lines about your feelings, thoughts, showcase your skills before every1, and its not just limited to this only.... you can do business, attract clients etc.

Keeping all these things in mind, i would also bring some funk to this place by bringing my writings .. Hope u have stamina to bear!