IT'S vacation time and those children who have not moved out for sightseeing trips are utilising their time playing ‘mohalla’ cricket. Here are some sites that can teach you the art of hitting a good shot
www.krissrikkanth.com/clinic/clinicf.asp
This Web site is coaching clinic of former Indian captain K. Srikanth. You will find coaching tips with movie clips especially shot to illustrate the stroke. You will also see the glorious shots from matches, the footwork and position of the head while playing the stroke. The tips to counter specific type of bowling are illustrated with pictures. Bowling techniques are also described. Common mistakes made by players are mentioned and way to overcome is also provided. A lot of pictures have been provided for warming up techniques. The page "http://www.kris-srikkanth.com/rules/law0.asp" contains general laws of cricket. You will learn more about the spirit of cricket, responsibilities of captain and players, rules for substitution of runners and fielders. Characteristics of bat, ball, wickets and bails are mentioned. Conditions for replacement of the ball are mentioned. Pitch specifications, preparation and maintenance are also pasted.
http://scotlandcricket.rivals.net
This site provides a series of coaching guides, demonstrated with help of animations and pictures. You will learn about common batting, bowling and fielding techniques. A picture of cricket pitch will appear showing different strokes like straight drive, back-foot drive, forward defence, backward defence, square-cut and pull. Just click on the name of any stroke you want to play and an animation made in Macromedia Flash will provide you step-by-step illustration to play that shot. Similar illustrations are provided about leg-spin, off-spin, in-swing and out-swing bowling techniques. There is also a close-up view of the correct grip for each bowling action and fielding techniques at different field positions.
www.criccontest.com/cric-coaching/working/index.htm
This site is developed by E-Inforogers Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. The site provides A to Z terminology used in cricket and different modes of dismissal of a batsman. Specifications of equipments like bat, ball, wickets, gloves and other accessories, points to be taken care of while purchasing them are discussed. Tips are provided on batting like taking guard, judging deliveries, gripping the bat and playing different strokes. Guidelines on wicket keeping include standing positions for different types of bowling. Tips on fielding and running between the wickets are also available. All tips are illustrated with the help suitable pictures and way to overcome common mistakes are also mentioned.
Other Realted Sites
www.cricketcoach.com/index.asp
www.azharuddin.com/learn_crick/learn_index.html
— Sarabjeet Singh Kanwal
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Keeping vigil on your personal computer
Sarabjeet Singh Kanwal write:
WHEN you are not at home, if someone uses your PC, you may want to note the date and time your PC starts to keep a tab on the activity in your absence. Here we present a wonderful program step-by-step, which activates each time when your PC starts and stores the date and time in a file without knowledge of the user.
Step 1:
A file named autoexec.bat is present in the root directory of your bootable disc.
Add following statements to the end of this file:
@echo off
date <>> file2
time <>> file2
echo. >> file2
Caution: Don’t delete the previous contents of autoexec.bat file. Just add these statements to the end of the file, lest your PC may not work properly.
Step 2:Now you have to create a file named file1 from DOS prompt, in the same root directory where autoexec.bat is placed. File1 is to be created as shown below:
· Copy con file1 <>
· Again press enter key
· Press F6 key
· Press enter key
You will see a message – 1 file(s) copied.
Now onwards, whenever your computer is started, the date and time of start will be stored in file2. You can check all dates and times by giving command: "Type file2" at DOS prompt of root directory.
This program works with DOS 6.22 and previous versions and also with Win9x. It may not work with Win NT and Windows 2000.
Explanation of program:Whenever your computer starts, statements in autoexec.bat file are automatically executed.
1) date <>> file2
To understand above statement, we split it into two statements:
date >> file2
date < file1
The ">>" operator is a redirection operator, used to append (add text to end of a file) output of the command/file on its LHS to the file on its RHS. Hence "date >> file2" will append output of date command to output file. Similar case is with time command. Now, the problem is that the date and time commands seek input from the user by prompting: "Enter new time/date". At this time we have to press ENTER key. In our program we store ENTER in file1. "date < file1" statement redirects its output (i.e. ENTER) to date command. Hence we don’t need to press ENTER key manually.
2) "echo." statement leaves one line blank. This blank line is further redirected to file2. It will leave one line blank after every date and time.
3) "@echo off" causes all statements to execute invisibly.
WHEN you are not at home, if someone uses your PC, you may want to note the date and time your PC starts to keep a tab on the activity in your absence. Here we present a wonderful program step-by-step, which activates each time when your PC starts and stores the date and time in a file without knowledge of the user.
Step 1:
A file named autoexec.bat is present in the root directory of your bootable disc.
Add following statements to the end of this file:
@echo off
date <>> file2
time <>> file2
echo. >> file2
Caution: Don’t delete the previous contents of autoexec.bat file. Just add these statements to the end of the file, lest your PC may not work properly.
Step 2:Now you have to create a file named file1 from DOS prompt, in the same root directory where autoexec.bat is placed. File1 is to be created as shown below:
· Copy con file1 <>
· Again press enter key
· Press F6 key
· Press enter key
You will see a message – 1 file(s) copied.
Now onwards, whenever your computer is started, the date and time of start will be stored in file2. You can check all dates and times by giving command: "Type file2" at DOS prompt of root directory.
This program works with DOS 6.22 and previous versions and also with Win9x. It may not work with Win NT and Windows 2000.
Explanation of program:Whenever your computer starts, statements in autoexec.bat file are automatically executed.
1) date <>> file2
To understand above statement, we split it into two statements:
date >> file2
date < file1
The ">>" operator is a redirection operator, used to append (add text to end of a file) output of the command/file on its LHS to the file on its RHS. Hence "date >> file2" will append output of date command to output file. Similar case is with time command. Now, the problem is that the date and time commands seek input from the user by prompting: "Enter new time/date". At this time we have to press ENTER key. In our program we store ENTER in file1. "date < file1" statement redirects its output (i.e. ENTER) to date command. Hence we don’t need to press ENTER key manually.
2) "echo." statement leaves one line blank. This blank line is further redirected to file2. It will leave one line blank after every date and time.
3) "@echo off" causes all statements to execute invisibly.
Get airline tickets on discount
Most of the schools and colleges have closed down for the annual feature called "summer vacations" and if the rush at bus-stands, railway stations and airports is any indication, most of the families want to utilise the vacations by sightseeing. The following sites can aid you in choosing your destination:
www.shubhyatra.com
This site, designed by Design Expo Network, has done a lot to facilitate the journey of those who wish to travel this summer. It provides a list of travel packages offered by India’s best tour operators. You can select a desired category for travel to hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries, coastal resorts, leisure sights, adventure tourism and honeymoon. Pilgrimage centres, historical places, idyllic islands, winter getaways and shopping paradise in India and abroad have been described in detail. Facility of online airline reservation and checking of the availability of seat is also provided. All one has to do is input the date of departure and names of starting and destination city. You may get airline tickets with discount. By inputting the names of start city and destination city, you will get suggestion on the availability of trains. A Smart-Route-Finder suggests you the best available routes and transport ways. You can select criteria for travel that takes minimum time or budget. Interactive maps of various cities of India are available. A distance calculator finds out the distance between 2 cities. The site also guides you about weekend gateways. You will find more about arts, culture, music, education, religion, clothing, weddings, dances and festivals of India. Information of beaches, sanctuaries, pilgrimage places and trekking and travel trips for visitors are provided.
www.vihari.com
This portal guides you to travel in an interesting fashion. You can select a category to visit to historical places, divine tour, wild life, adventure sports or relax tour. A map of India will appear showing you various places of your desired category. You just click on any city and get information about its history, culture, way of reaching there and accommodation facilities available there. It also gives you tips about best season to go there. Site also has nice photographs of the places. You will get some special tour packages also. The site provides you a search of tourist cities in an alphabetical order. All flight details of the various airports are available. Timings of arrival and departure of all trains at the various railway stations can also be found. Exclusive information of Indian healing system is also available on the site. It provides information about various known Ayurveda centres in the country and available package tours to visit. The site, made by Saparna Infotech Ltd, also includes information of Buddhist sites, fairs and festivals of the country.
OTHER RELATED SITES
www.tourism-india.com
www.tourisminindia.com
www.india-travel.com
www.travel.indiamart.com
www.LookupIndia.com
— Sarabjeet Singh Kanwal
www.shubhyatra.com
This site, designed by Design Expo Network, has done a lot to facilitate the journey of those who wish to travel this summer. It provides a list of travel packages offered by India’s best tour operators. You can select a desired category for travel to hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries, coastal resorts, leisure sights, adventure tourism and honeymoon. Pilgrimage centres, historical places, idyllic islands, winter getaways and shopping paradise in India and abroad have been described in detail. Facility of online airline reservation and checking of the availability of seat is also provided. All one has to do is input the date of departure and names of starting and destination city. You may get airline tickets with discount. By inputting the names of start city and destination city, you will get suggestion on the availability of trains. A Smart-Route-Finder suggests you the best available routes and transport ways. You can select criteria for travel that takes minimum time or budget. Interactive maps of various cities of India are available. A distance calculator finds out the distance between 2 cities. The site also guides you about weekend gateways. You will find more about arts, culture, music, education, religion, clothing, weddings, dances and festivals of India. Information of beaches, sanctuaries, pilgrimage places and trekking and travel trips for visitors are provided.
www.vihari.com
This portal guides you to travel in an interesting fashion. You can select a category to visit to historical places, divine tour, wild life, adventure sports or relax tour. A map of India will appear showing you various places of your desired category. You just click on any city and get information about its history, culture, way of reaching there and accommodation facilities available there. It also gives you tips about best season to go there. Site also has nice photographs of the places. You will get some special tour packages also. The site provides you a search of tourist cities in an alphabetical order. All flight details of the various airports are available. Timings of arrival and departure of all trains at the various railway stations can also be found. Exclusive information of Indian healing system is also available on the site. It provides information about various known Ayurveda centres in the country and available package tours to visit. The site, made by Saparna Infotech Ltd, also includes information of Buddhist sites, fairs and festivals of the country.
OTHER RELATED SITES
www.tourism-india.com
www.tourisminindia.com
www.india-travel.com
www.travel.indiamart.com
www.LookupIndia.com
— Sarabjeet Singh Kanwal
Online help for HP tourists
AS the dew is dried up by the morning Sun, so are the sins of mankind by the sight of Himachal. ’— Skanda Purana
Vedas and Puranas have held Himalayas and Himachal Pradesh in high esteem and reverence. In this edition we provide our readers the links to a few sites that provide a peep into this state of high snow-clad mountains and eco-tourists
www.himachaltourist.com
This site has a lot of information for tourists. What’s the best time to visit, information related to tourist places, climatic conditions and way s of reaching are all given here. Those interested in wildlife and fauna can get a list of wildlife sanctuaries and animals that inhabit Himachal. Apply for online reservation of a hotel and a book a car.From www.theluxurybuses.com, you get online bus reservation for your trip. Shopping-aficionados will have a list of popular items of the state. Fair and festival calendar of Himachal is available on site. Art and culture section contains information about poetry and painting. Information about special packages offered by hotels at various tourist places makes this a must-visit site. An operator always remains present online to assist you.
http://yatraindia.com/hp
What more can a Web site offer than 138 beautiful pictures of flora, 50 pictures of fauna, 20 picturesque landscapes of Kinner Kailash mountain ranges, Spiti river, 26 pictures of orchards and 68 pictures of dances of the state. You can mail these pictures to your friends. Besides, pictures of garments, rugs, carpets and woodcarvings, tea gardens, agriculture, and forest produce are also there. Information of arts and craft, religion, history, culture, jewellery, cuisine, music, dances and lifestyle of every tourist destination is provided. Taste the thrill and excitement of adventure activities like water sports, golf and para gliding. Travel through the picturesque valleys of Kangra, Lahaul and Spiti, where Buddhism has left a deep impression. Experience yourself in the lap of nature and enjoy the peace of mind, calm and serene surroundings. If you are unable to visit Himachal, this site will sufficiently give you a glimpse of the state.
www.himachal.nic.in
An interactive map of Himachal Pradesh is provided. You just click on any district and get full image and information about it. You will find general information for each district. You will also get information about Governor, House functionaries, Members of the House, the latest party position, poll results, Budget session 2001 and Constituency map. History of Himachal includes the Rajput period, Mughal rule, Sikh and Gorkha war, 1857 revolt, British rule, struggle for freedom and post-Independence period. Tourism section has exclusive pictures on places of pilgrimage and trekking routes. A telephone directory of officers of Himachal government is provided.
OTHER RELATED SITES
www.hellohimachal.net/aboutHimachal.htm
www.shubhyatra.com/htm/himachalpradesh
www.hindubooks.org/temples/himachal
www.himachalguide.com
— Sarabjeet Singh Kanwal
Vedas and Puranas have held Himalayas and Himachal Pradesh in high esteem and reverence. In this edition we provide our readers the links to a few sites that provide a peep into this state of high snow-clad mountains and eco-tourists
www.himachaltourist.com
This site has a lot of information for tourists. What’s the best time to visit, information related to tourist places, climatic conditions and way s of reaching are all given here. Those interested in wildlife and fauna can get a list of wildlife sanctuaries and animals that inhabit Himachal. Apply for online reservation of a hotel and a book a car.From www.theluxurybuses.com, you get online bus reservation for your trip. Shopping-aficionados will have a list of popular items of the state. Fair and festival calendar of Himachal is available on site. Art and culture section contains information about poetry and painting. Information about special packages offered by hotels at various tourist places makes this a must-visit site. An operator always remains present online to assist you.
http://yatraindia.com/hp
What more can a Web site offer than 138 beautiful pictures of flora, 50 pictures of fauna, 20 picturesque landscapes of Kinner Kailash mountain ranges, Spiti river, 26 pictures of orchards and 68 pictures of dances of the state. You can mail these pictures to your friends. Besides, pictures of garments, rugs, carpets and woodcarvings, tea gardens, agriculture, and forest produce are also there. Information of arts and craft, religion, history, culture, jewellery, cuisine, music, dances and lifestyle of every tourist destination is provided. Taste the thrill and excitement of adventure activities like water sports, golf and para gliding. Travel through the picturesque valleys of Kangra, Lahaul and Spiti, where Buddhism has left a deep impression. Experience yourself in the lap of nature and enjoy the peace of mind, calm and serene surroundings. If you are unable to visit Himachal, this site will sufficiently give you a glimpse of the state.
www.himachal.nic.in
An interactive map of Himachal Pradesh is provided. You just click on any district and get full image and information about it. You will find general information for each district. You will also get information about Governor, House functionaries, Members of the House, the latest party position, poll results, Budget session 2001 and Constituency map. History of Himachal includes the Rajput period, Mughal rule, Sikh and Gorkha war, 1857 revolt, British rule, struggle for freedom and post-Independence period. Tourism section has exclusive pictures on places of pilgrimage and trekking routes. A telephone directory of officers of Himachal government is provided.
OTHER RELATED SITES
www.hellohimachal.net/aboutHimachal.htm
www.shubhyatra.com/htm/himachalpradesh
www.hindubooks.org/temples/himachal
www.himachalguide.com
— Sarabjeet Singh Kanwal
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