I agree that power shortage is real, but what PM Modi is trying to achieve is spreading electricity to all parts of India.There are still millions in India without access to power, so the scheme is about giving them an electricity connection.
> It remains to be seen where the power to 'electrify' all households come from and who'll actually foot the bill for the 'free' connections and the lifetime free electricity.'
I don't think the later part of this statement is true, govt is only providing free connection not free electricity.
Also, India is 3rd largest producer of power after China and USA, however it stands 105 when it comes to per capita consumption. The problem in India is not power supply, its the transmission, India hasn't invested much on transmission lines, as a result its paying the price now.
My respect for the community just grows day after day!
And, I'm happy that you feel better now, I'm sure there are hundreds of thousands who are touched by your story. Your story certainly helps them believe that it is possible to get out of depression and be happy.
Absolutely.Determination , hard work and commitment.This is what college taught, it doesn't matter how smart you are , if you don't work hard . It will all go waste.
There is so much talk about SPYW and its evil implications. If google just adds a new tab , saying social search , wont that solve the problems. And if twitter wants to share its tweets , fine , lets get twitter on board as well. And I dont think facebook will let google access its data , and it might still say its evil.
I don't about the conspiracy behind timeline , but timeline just made it difficult for em to read through my posts , some stay on left some on left.
It would be good , if they keep whole month's content on 1side and next on other . It helps me viewing .
Hey, it is a good site. When I typed Python I did get some good results.But when I typed Java ,I got results but all of them are links from Amazon. There are many free resources for learning java, it'd be better if u link them up :)
And for node.js , nothing came up , try linking some books, screencasts and podcasts.
EDIT:I typed api and i get info about finance,capital and ROI :(
I opened the site and the front page asks me to give my email w/o even telling me what it does. I came right back to HN to check on comments , so as mentioned by others , give us an intro , it will really help.
One thing Google can do instead of a total blackout is a black background google . Instead of its white zen background, if they go total black , people would be interested why this change and will read why google did this. Blocking will only make people go for another search engine.
Yes, Even I agree with you. IT is a no . Almost all of us know about SOPA/PIPA . Blocking HN will only hinder us in getting the news , many submit interesting articles that take a stance on SOPA that only help us. Instead start telling your friends and colleagues who are not tech savvy , how this will affect their lives. Thats what I have been doing .
I'd say C just like many others did.It helps you to know the programming concepts, and what happens behind the scenes w/o too much stuff. If you start with Python (though i love Python) , things get done , but you don't feel like working on complex languages. And as C++ is the starting lang at uni , basics of C would really help.
I'd call and say 'Fuck you Reliance'!! And I'd just switch my ISP , there are people waiting to give you a internet connection. Just because they have power doesnt mean they can misuse it. And I'm sure this blockade won't last long.
PS:Is Reliance trying to recreate Godaddy scene in India ? :P
> It remains to be seen where the power to 'electrify' all households come from and who'll actually foot the bill for the 'free' connections and the lifetime free electricity.'
I don't think the later part of this statement is true, govt is only providing free connection not free electricity.
Also, India is 3rd largest producer of power after China and USA, however it stands 105 when it comes to per capita consumption. The problem in India is not power supply, its the transmission, India hasn't invested much on transmission lines, as a result its paying the price now.