Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Finally gets Gingerbread

Many have been waiting for this a very long time. I would say, your wait is over. Gingerbread is now available for the X10. This should possibly make the phone a bit faster and provide some additional new features.

Here is a link to how Gingerbread looks in X10: Click Me

Facebook Account Settings

As you guys would have known, you can view people who have logged in to your facebook account along with their location (city, country). But what you should know is that this feature does not seem to always work. In other words, its not foolproof. Now, I am not a 100% sure why but in my experience, it did not work when I was already logged in from one place and asked the second person to login. It just showed the information pertaining to my login and not the second persons.
I do hope that facebook would find this bug and fix it soon as internet security has become a pain these days.

Indian media is worthless

Every single day I wake up early and stare at the news only to find more murders, rapes, accidents OR celebrity news. Do you think people really care to see what clothes Abhishek Bachan wore for his birthday or why Deepika turned down Rs. 4 crore, in the front page? Ofcourse, a subset, a very small subset does take immense interest in such gossips and that's precisely why supplementaries are printed. If not this, the editors showcase murders, criminals and other thugs who would have committed some crime in a remote village and are definitely not a threat to the metro society.
Hence, I keep asking this question to myself, why can't they focus on some real news, something that would actually benefit others on reading. If you do not understand what am trying to imply, do go and read 'The New York Times', 'Huffington Post' etc. These papers focus on the most important issues currently evident in the world. Even during the massive calamity in Japan, I saw trash articles of celebrities in the front page.
Also, do you think there are no crimes in other parts of the world? I would say Los Angeles, California has a higher crime rate than New Delhi but, the media does not focus on it unless it is really important or a threat. I personally feel that it is not required for a person to know about every petty crime and feel scared to step out of the house. I am not implying that total darkness is bliss, but really necessary issues should only be highlighted.
Most of you might disagree with my views but I would definitely recommend a reading to the above listed news papers before criticism.

My first animation project

Doing higher studies in computer science can sometimes be real fun and also at times be a real pain in the butt. Computer animation sounded like an interesting course to me and I decided to give it a shot. It was about coding in vc++ using openGL libraries. The good side of the course: Got to learn a lot of things, fun times :)

Bad side: The projects at times take a toll on you.

Our first project was to read a .skel file which contains the coordinates of a certain figure and to render that figure.

You can find the complete question here.

Well, to make things a little simple for some of you guys who might consider taking this course I have placed a sample code snippet below. (P.S: Do not try re-using the same code as it will not work ;) )

void Generate_Tree()

{

char *string213;

int length = 0;

char temp[500], temp1[500], temp2[500];

int j=0, counter =0, counter_temp = 0;

ifstream pointer;

fflush(stdin);

pointer.open("dragon.skel");

if(pointer == NULL)

{

cout<<"File not there\n";

cout<<"Press any key to exit: ";

getch();

exit(1);

}

root->Left = NULL;

root->Right = NULL;

root->Center = NULL;

node = root;

do

{

pointer.getline(temp, MaxLine);

//cout<<

length = strlen(temp);

//cout<<

if(temp[length-2] == '{')

{

// cout<<"After entering the loop: "<

Tree_Node *child = new Tree_Node;

child->nodeNum = number+1;

child->pose[0] = 0;

child->pose[1] = 0;

child->pose[2] = 0;

memset(&child->rotateX,0,sizeof(double)*2);

memset(&child->rotateY,0,sizeof(double)*2);

memset(&child->rotateZ,0,sizeof(double)*2);

if(node->Left == NULL)

{

// cout << "left created"<

node->Left = child;

}

else if(node->Center == NULL)

{

//cout << "center created"<

node->Center = child;

}

else

{

//cout << "right created"<

node->Right = child;

}

child->Left = NULL;

child->Right = NULL;

child->Center = NULL;

child->Prev = node;

node = child;

counter++;

}

else if(temp[length-2] == '}')

{

// cout << "go back " <

node = node->Prev;

counter--;

}

else if(temp[length-2] == ' ')

{

continue;

}

else

{

j = 0;

for(int r = 0;r

{

if(temp[r] != 9)

{

temp2[j] = temp[r];

j++;

}

}

temp2[j] = '\0';

{

string213 = strtok(temp2," ");

//cout<<<"\n";

strcpy(temp1,string213);

if(strcmp(temp1,"offset") == 0)

{

node->offset[0] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

node->offset[1] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

node->offset[2] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

cout<offset[0]<offset[1]<offset[2]<<"\n";

}

else if(strcmp(string213,"boxmin") == 0)

{

node->boxmin[0] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

node->boxmin[1] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

node->boxmin[2] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

//cout<boxmin[0]<<" "<boxmin[1]<<" "<boxmin[2]<<"\n";

}

else if(strcmp(string213,"boxmax") == 0)

{

node->boxmax[0] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

node->boxmax[1] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

node->boxmax[2] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

//cout<boxmax[0]<boxmax[1]<boxmax[2]<<"\n";

}

else if(strcmp(string213,"rotxlimit") == 0)

{

node->rotateX[0] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

node->rotateX[1] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

//cout<rotateX[0]<rotateX[1]<<"\n";

}

else if(strcmp(string213,"rotylimit") == 0)

{

node->rotateY[0] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

node->rotateY[1] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

}

else if(strcmp(string213,"rotzlimit") == 0)

{

node->rotateZ[0] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

node->rotateZ[1] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

}

else if(strcmp(string213,"pose") == 0)

{

node->pose[0] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

node->pose[1] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

node->pose[2] = atof(strtok(NULL," "));

}

}

}

//cout<<

}while(counter != 0);

pointer.close();

}

void Read_Tree()

{

int tempNO=0;

int Copy_Flag = 0;

int Visited = 0;

/*root->Left->FlagL = 0;

root->Left->FlagC = 0;

root->Left->FlagR = 0;*/

node = root->Left;

//cout<<"Enter Read Tree"<<"\n";

Queue[front] = node;

rear++;

do

{

node=Queue[front];

//cout<offset[0]<<" "<offset[1]<<" "<offset[2]<

glMatrixMode( GL_MODELVIEW );

glPushMatrix();

glLoadIdentity();

glTranslatef(node->offset[0], node->offset[1], node->offset[2]);

if(node->pose[0] <>rotateX[0])

node->pose[0] = node->rotateX[0];

if(node->pose[0] > node->rotateX[1])

node->pose[0] = node->rotateX[1];

if(node->pose[1] <>rotateY[0])

node->pose[1] = node->rotateY[0];

if(node->pose[1] > node->rotateY[1])

node->pose[1] = node->rotateY[1];

if(node->pose[2] <>rotateZ[0])

node->pose[2] = node->rotateZ[0];

if(node->pose[2] > node->rotateZ[1])

node->pose[2] = node->rotateZ[1];

//cout<pose[0]<<" "<pose[1]<<" "<pose[2]<

glRotatef(57.3 * node->pose[0], 1.0, 0.0, 0.0);

glRotatef(57.3 * node->pose[1], 0.0, 1.0, 0.0);

glRotatef(57.3 * node->pose[2], 0.0, 0.0, 1.0);

glGetDoublev(GL_MODELVIEW_MATRIX,node->local);

/*cout<<"Current Local";

for(int d = 0;d<=15;d++)

{

cout<local[d]<<" ";

}*/

//cout<

if(node->Prev == root)

{

//cout<<"I am root \n";

glMatrixMode(GL_MODELVIEW );

glPushMatrix();

glLoadIdentity();

glGetDoublev(GL_MODELVIEW_MATRIX,node->world);

}

else

{

//cout<<"I am NOT root \n";

getWorldMatrix(node->Prev->world, node->local, node->world);

/*cout<<"Current World";

for(int d = 1;d<=16;d++)

{

cout<world[d]<<" ";

}*/

}

if(node->Left != NULL)

{

//cout<<"IF condition1"<

tempNO = node->Left->nodeNum;

Insert_Queue(node->Left);

}

if(node->Center != NULL)

{

//cout<<"IF condition2"<

tempNO = node->Center->nodeNum;

Insert_Queue(node->Center);

}

if(node->Right != NULL)

{

//cout<<"IF condition3"<

tempNO = node->Right->nodeNum;

Insert_Queue(node->Right);

}

front++;

//cout<<"Front: "<<<">

}while(front != rear);

}

As you can see I was dumb enough not to use the generic creation of a tree which made my work hell. Anyways, good luck!!

Will be happy to answer queries.

Back from the grave!!

Hey guys

I know it has been a really long time and I apologize for being dead for the past couple of years. My life was one of the most happening this ever in these past few years. Now that I come to think of it, I regret that time flew and am never going to get those days back again but on the brighter side, there still are a plethora of wonderful events that I would have to face in the future and am very eagerly looking forward for those.

This is just a lame post so just excuse it. I am planing to update this site with all sorts of assorted fun stuff I find. This would be one of those blogs where in you do not look for a particular topic, but the topic looks for you (:P)

Anyways, I would end this by quoting BATMAN:

"Am Back" :P :D

www.gnagri.net

H guys....this is a new domain i've started on similar lines to this blog..check this site..it would be if u guys kindly aknowledge us with ur feedback for us to improve our site.......i promise this site is a much better one ..u ppl aint gonna be deprived of anything............

Avax Sphere is now Avaxhome

I had earlier written about the death of one avaxsphere, but I am now gald to say that I was mistaken. They, for some reason, have simply changed the URL to their brilliant web portal to avaxhome. Check it out!! Its the very same avax that we all thought was gone.
It also has come to my knowledge that they have updated their database and now have loads of more excellent softwares and e-books for us.
Cheers to avax!!!

P.S For more information on hacks, cracks and serials, click here

Best torrents search engines

I know that in a lot of places torrents are illegal, these are for the rest of the world who live on torrents. Here are some of the websites where you can get yourself amazing torrents:

1. Mininova: Most of you might already be knowing about this one. Its very popular for Audio and Video search. But if you want to download any software or book you might not want to look here cause that collection is not great in here. This place is particularly good for subtitles for movies, cause before downloading a torrent of a movie it gives an option for downloading the subtitles for the same movie.

2. IsoHunt: Yet again a very very popular torrent search engine. Excellent for Movies, Songs and also softwares. Yes, here you will find a wide range of amazing stuff if you do the searching properly.

3. Piratebay: Again amazingly good. Has pretty much of everything. The only drawback here is the adult advertisements that go on, on the side. Some people are not comfortable with those.

4. Torrentz: Thsi place is like a google search engine for torrent sites. Don't get me? Its like this, if you don't know where to find your download torrent, go to this place and it will point out all the torrent websites which have the download you are looking for. Pretty neat stuff it does.

5. Axxo: He has earned name and fame over the world for his excellent rips of movies. I too agree with the world about his print qualities, thankyou for everything dude!! And if you don't know about this one, please do check it out. He gives the most amazing, brillent quality movies. One thing ill tell about him is that, you can always trust his prints.

6. btmon: Calls itself the worlds biggest torrent database. I do not completely disagree with it, but being frank, sometimes I don't get what I need in here.

7. Torrentvally: I don't have much to say about this cause I never use this one. Its not because its no good or anything, just that I find what I need generally in '1' or '2'.

There are some more like torrent reactor, torrent portal, bit dig etc. but I never got the chance to try them out.

Zenni Optics

Worried about your eyes and confounded about what glasses to buy? Or are you looking for exquisite optical glasses online. Well here's your answer, for there is none better than zenni optical. You might not be convinced by just reading this but you have got to know that Zenni Optical has a huge selection of frames and lenses and you can take a look at the Incredible Stylish New Frames From Zenni. Zenni optics glory and fame has increased in a large amount and has gained so much trust and glory that Zenni Optical was on FOX news recently. And if you are worried about the prices, think again because Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx Eyeglasses are one of the most economical ones you can ever find.

Solar Eclipse.... its annoying in INDIA

Its fascinating to see the moon block the sun entirely. Well you are not supposed to see it though, but there are ways to watch without watching it with the naked eyes. All this is exciting, except for the fact that people are not supposed to go out of their houses during the eclipse period, they are not supposed to eat stuff and not even drink anything. I still haven't figured out the reason for the last two. The first one might be because of the risk of getting your eyes damaged accidentally, but starving....!!!!
Well if anyone has any answers to this I would love to hear them since my mum also doesn't have the answers.

AVAX is DEAD :-( The very same avaxsphere we loved

I don't know how many of you guys used to logon to avaxsphere.com to download e-books and softwares but there is a bad news for all, avax is dead, the website is no longer operational and no one knows the reason as to why. It was one of the best online portals to download stuff which you couldn't find online elsewhere easily. And for those of you who had never experienced avax, well you missed one of the best ones.
avax sphere rocked!!!!

P.S For more information about hacks, cracks and serials, click here

The GRE and GMAT Prep

Hey guys,
I heard a lot of you are preparing for the GRE or the GMAT to pursue higher studies in the U.S or else where. Well just to help you out a bit, I am providing you with the links of some of the best e-books for your studies. Check out the links below:

GRE Frequently used words (VOCAB)

Software to practice antonyms

GRE Quant practice

The BIG BOOK for GRE

The ultimate GMAT Prep

Learning GMAT in 5 Steps (e-Book)

Back Online!!

Hey all!!
I wasn't able to update this blog for a long time due to some reason, but I am glad to tell you that "I am BaCk". Keep visiting this blog for more amazing stuff, excellent links to free software downloads
and cool tweaks and tricks about windows as usual.
Cheers

P.S Again the same thing, anyone want any software in particular, you are welcome to leave a comment on this post with your mail id and ill get back to you in 24hrs.

IWC WATCHES

The search is over! The official launch of ViaLuxe (http://www.vialuxe.com) has transformed the luxury jewelry and watch industry(iwc watches). ViaLuxe is the first and only online luxury website dedicated to helping consumers find, research, and purchase the finest in authorized watch and jewelry brands. The launch came just in time for the holiday shopping season. Now, instead of pushing through crowds and waiting on never-ending lines, luxury consumers can research and locate the perfect holiday jewels and watches for their loved ones from the comfort of their own home. Launching during a pivotal time when high net worth consumers are already familiar with purchasing luxury products like cars and vacations online, there are currently no safe online sites for consumers interested in purchasing fine jewelry or high-end timepieces. The vision of two former Yahoo startup execs, ViaLuxe is the only website of its kind to provide an "authorized" environment for high net worth consumers shopping for 100% authentic luxury items. ViaLuxe works alongside the best retailers to bring the consumers the finest luxury products available.Luxury brands will now have access to online consumer data, and the freedom to update and control information provided about their individual brand. ViaLuxe provides brands the ability to market to potential customers in a highly targeted environment, and positioning next to other fine brands within the industry in a well-designed and authorized environment.ViaLuxe aims to drastically improve the online luxury shopping experience, and will soon expand their services to include authorized retailer storefronts, collector communities and clubs. Another key differentiator set to launch in the next few weeks is the ViaLuxe Concierge Service which will enable consumers to get immediate advice and help from a ViaLuxe watch/jewelry expert via phone, email or live chat. ViaLuxe is slated to add an Ecommerce platform within the next few months completing the ultimate luxury shopping experience.

I Laugh This Game

Playing professional basketball at the highest level is no laughing matter. Or maybe sometimes it is.In this picture, Kyle Korver of the NBA’s Utah Jazz seems to be having a sudden attack of the giggles while trying to play defense.NBA fans have long noted that Kyle Korver looks a lot like popular actor Ashton Kutcher, who is best known for his role as Michael Kelso on the hit comedy TV series, that ’70s Show. So maybe Kyle was just channeling his inner Ashton right there. Most of you probably find the picture funny, but his coach, Jerry Sloan, isn’t likely to be too amused if he ever sees this. Coach Sloan has a well-earned reputation for being a stern guy who always emphasizes tough defense and discipline, and he wouldn’t be pleased if he catches one of his players goofing off on the court like that. But I think even professional players should be allowed to let loose with a belly laugh once in a while. After all, they call basketball a game. Games are supposed to be fun, right?

Clown urinal

A lot of people think clowns are creepy. This latest “innovation” from Japan probably wouldn’t help change their minds.
Yes, it’s a male urinal shaped like the head of a Japanese clown with a wide open mouth. If you didn’t like clowns before, you’ll definitely be having nightmares after this.
Japanese engineers are brilliant, but why do they always come up with strange ideas like this? Don’t they have concern for people who suffer from shy bladders? Having a creepy face staring at them while they’re trying to do their business would just make things more difficult, wouldn’t it?And it gets worse. It moves!

Monex Deposit Company

Are you thinking of purchasing gold or any other precious metals? Well Monex Deposit Company (MDC) is the best choice you can ever get. Monex companies have been America's leader in investment of gold and other precious metals for over 30 years. They also give a variety of options on your purchase like delivery or for safe storage at an independent bank or depository. Gold here, as an investment product, is available in the form of coin or ingot. Generally ingots are gold of pure bullion cast in any size and shape required. Coins have a currency value and if they don't, they are ingots.
So the next time you want to buy something as precious as gold, do not forget to come to MDC, because it will make you most satisfied.

Weird excuse to get out of work

We have all done some pretty stupid things to get out of work before, like calling in with the excuse that the dog was hit by a car or a grandmother died. Believe me, I have used some weird excuses also, but nothing beats this man in Pasco, Washington. He took it a few steps too far when he had his friend shoot him in order to get out of taking a drug test at work.

Yes, this is in fact a true story. In order to get out of a drug test he was going to take at work, Daniel Kuch called the police and told them he had been shot by someone in a dark car. After investigating, however, deputies discovered that this story didn’t make sense. It then came out that Kuch had a friend shoot him so that he would be injured and able to stay away from work long enough for any drugs to leave his system. Both men have since been arrested, and hopefully others will learn a lesson from this situation. Working sucks, but serving jail time sucks a whole lot more.

Historical and influential people’s painting

You know how there are loads of fantastic artwork around and as you browse through them, a little voice in you says “Man, how did they do that?”

Well, I stumbled onto discussion about a recent oil painting and, if you don’t mutter “wow” when you see this painting, then you’re probably were choking on gum… or dead. Or both! Haha…

It’s a huge oil on canvas work by Dai Dudu, Li Tiezi, and Zhang An in 2006 where they have painted major historical figures from our time. Talk about jazzing up a history lesson! I’ve included a snippet of the picture I found, just click on this link for a larger image, complete with image maps and wiki links to find out more information about those influential peopl