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Experiments with Google Translator Google translator is a great tool for translating text between more than 60 languages. It can also detect the language as you type the text. Simply out of curiosity, I tried to test the translator between Hindi to English. Here are the results. Hindi to English Translator (click to enlarge) In all the sentences above, the translator is unable to convey correct meaning in English, although it comes pretty close to the context. I am very sure that Google will perfect this, just a matter of time. English to Hindi Translator (click to enlarge) English to Hindi translator works better than Hindi to English one. Here is an example. Good job Google.  

Shreemad Bhagwad Gita also more simply known as Gita is a sacred Hindu scripture considered among the most important texts in the history of literature and philosophy. This is the conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna taking place on the battlefield before start of war of Kurukshetra. Numerous philosophers and spiritual gurus have tried to extract the meaning of life from Gita. All time great scientist Albert Einstein said " When I read the Bhagwad-Gita and reflect about how God created this universe everything else seems so superfluous. . ", Mahatma Gandhi said " When doubts haunt me, when disappointments stare me in the face, and I see not one ray of hope on the horizon, I turn to Bhagwad-Gita and find a verse to comfort me; and I immediately begin to smile in the midst of overwhelming sorrow. Those who meditate on the Gita will derive fresh joy and new meanings from it every day.. " Since my childhood days, I have heard similar praise and respect for ...

It's mid March here in Nagpur. The temperature in this part of India at this time is (should be) going North day by day. Last two days it is raining like rainy season. This kind of sudden climatic changes are observed in last few years. As soon as temperature starts climbing, it rains. This impacts some of the crops and mango produce dramatically. I think these are some of the effects of Global warming which may get worse day by day if we do not act NOW. It's already high time and we as a society seem to have realized it as apparent from some of the initiatives taken by government and non-government organizations with participation from public. Here are some of the things we should do to improve the situation - Increase the efficiency of public transport, the daily commute to office, workplace, etc. should be easy and convenient for all.   Discourage use of private vehicles as much as possible.  Increasing the cost of ownership of vehicles Collect tolls on roads and for ...

Devyanee had a lot of fun with colors yesterday. When we brought the water gun day before yesterday, she could not wait to start playing with it and woke up early in the morning and got colors all over her, I remembered my childhood days and the excitement of this day. In our modernized society, where our tolerance limits are shrinking and we all are getting more and more self centric, such festivals / traditions get us together and keep personal bonds intact. On this day, no one minds even if a stranger throws colors on them. I wish one day I will get to have all this fun once again with my childhood friends, till then....

Sachin Tendulkar , this man has conquered cricked world with his magnificent double century yesterday. He started his International career when I was a kid and he is still at his best when I have two kids. There was a time when we used to take some time off from school and watch Sachin's magical batting and now we wish it was a holiday yesterday and saw his innings. Indian batting = Sachin Tendulkar was my equation for long long time. I used to switch-off the TV right after Sachin got out. After all these years he is still the same person hungry for runs and does not let his success rule his senses. I still remember his two consecutive centuries against Australia at Sharja. We did not care about engineering exam papers the next day and found time to watch him. He has entertained us tirelessly for more than 21 years now. Consistency in any field with peak performance for such a long time is definitely a result of passion for the game, hard work and the right attitude to keep feet o...

Dear PMP Aspirants, I passed the PMP exam last night and thought about sharing my experience with preparations and the actual exam while the memories are still fresh with me. Background - I am a Product Manager with a mid-sized company and managing 'Projects' for about 4 years now. I decided to become a PMP in June-08, purchased PMI membership and started preparing without scheduling the exam. I found all the possible excuses not to complete even one round of reading of PMBOK till May-09. One day received an email from PMI for membership renewal and then realized the importance of scheduling the exam and then studying. On 25th May I scheduled my exam for 25th July (giving myself exact 2 months (60 days) for preparation). Preparation - First thing I did was to buy 'Head First PMP' online and read it from first to last page. Its a joy to read this book. I did not skip any exercise. I think most of my preparation was done in first 15 days with this book. I got Rita's b...

Son: Mother, do you know in that palace lives a nice and beautiful lady. She is calling me for a cup of coffee. Mother: Of course son, you can go and visit her place and have a cup of coffee. Convey my regards to her. Son at Palace: Wow…what a nice house this is. I wish my house was also like this. It’s big, lash green garden with colorful flowers and crisp clear water streams and fountains. This is almost like heaven. Mrs. Liberty: Hi there. How are you doing young man? Nice to see you here. Son: It’s my pleasure Mrs. Liberty that I have an opportunity to visit your palace and meet you for coffee. Mrs. Liberty: Have a cup of coffee and I will explain the work you can do for us here. You are one of the brightest and talented sons of your mother (in her mind..That’s why you are called here..); I do need your help so that this palace is more beautiful and all the systems get better. Son: Thanks for the nice words Mrs. Liberty; I am definitely ready to use my talents and skil...