Foods - Best/Worst time to eat

	Best time to take	Worst time to take
Milk	Night	Morning
Rice	Lunch	Dinner
Curd	Day	Night
Apple	Morning	Evening/Night
Banana	Noon	Night
Pulses and Beans	Noon	Morning
Cheese	Early Morning	Night
Meat	Noon	Night
Walnuts	Evening	Morning/Noon/Night

Post of Quotes

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.”

 – Aristotle.

Career Guidance (Basic Level)

Hey  Dudes,

For any career, good knowledge on the subject and activeness is very important. 

Let me present you some of the things that I learnt from my friends. 

I may not present detailed information but surely this will give a rough path way to those who had no one to guide (like I was).

Electronics Opportunities (for ECE people):

There are good opportunities in electronic stream whether it might be in RF side (Micro wave opportunities) or VLSI side.

BTech people can directly join into the jobs on RF side but initially, the salaries will be less. If they get one or two years experience, they will get good salaries and become well-settled.  They will have to be very good in the subject to get a job and answer boldly in the interview. If possible, a good GATE score will always help.

The second option is VLSI side. It is ever green and best option. But it requires coaching for about six months which costs for more than one lakh rupees. Once, the coaching is done and the person is very good at the subject, his life will get a turning point career wise. He will get a good job and very good salary.

Software Opportunities:

Software industry is good at the moment and hirings are going on. Now-a-days, companies are trying to recruit people directly from the campus and are less interested in walk-in freshers.

Recommended Software Institutes available in Ameerpet (as per my survey) :

Course	Institutes
SQL Server/ PLSQL	Naresh(Satish Yallanki Sir)
Only SQL Server	Peers(Shareef Sir)
.Net	Deccan Soft /Peers/(Satya Tech. only Mahesh sir)
Java	INetSolve/Satya Technologies
SQL DBA	Peers
SQL BI	Peers
Testing Tools	MindQ
Costly Courses
Oracle APPS	ERP Institute at ESI (Chandra Reddy Sir)/A1 institute in Ameerpet/V6 technologies in Aditya Enclave (NNageswaraRao)
Oracle - DBA	Wilshire
SAP - ABAP	VZen Technologies/ EPIC

All the best.

Sunil

IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6)

Any internet capable device needs a unique machine-readable address, to share the information. But, as humans cannot remember these strings of numbers, websites are also labeled with domain names, like www.yahoo.com. When these addresses are typed into browsers, special servers translate them into IP addresses for the benefit of the computers. These addresses are assigned based on a standard of internet protocols and are called IP Address.

IPv4 standard of assigning IP addresses is still in use. As the supply of the usable addresses governed by the IPv4 (Internet Protocol Version 4) protocol has been being exhausted, new internet protocol IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) standards are introduced in 1995 and standardized as RFC 2460 in 1998 and is being deployed world-wide since the mid-2000s.

In IPv4, the addresses are assigned in blocks of four numbers with up to three numerals each: 198.72.59.254. But in IPv6, there will be eight blocks of 16-bit hexadecimal numbers like 3FFE:085B:1F1F:0000:0000:0000:00A9:1234. The new IPv6 standard won't convert the numbers into the decimal system, rather a hexadecimal system, recognized by its combination of numbers and letters. The leading zeroes can be removed and if one or more group contains all zeroes, then it could be left without any zero. For example, the above address could be represented as 3FFE:85B:1F1F::::A9:1234.
The addresses in IPv4 standard are 32-bit supporting a maximum of 2pow32 (4,294,967,296) addresses. On the other hand, the addresses in the IPv6 standard are 128-bit and the header architecture is greatly improved in it.
It also has
• Larger Address Space
• Efficient and Extensible IP datagram
• Security
• Mobility
• Aggregation-based address hierarchy – Efficient backbone routing
• Stateless Address Auto configuration

Any windows OS, post Vista, will support IPv6 standard and there are some mechanisms to introduce this standard in systems using XP operating systems also and Mac systems starting at 10.2 and Linux, in general, can support IPv6.
In most cases, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) access does not support the new standard but in some cases, IPv6 can be added with a firmware update. When purchasing a new router, we have to make sure it supports IPv6.

Generally, Internet use shouldn't be affected after the switch. The providers have modified their network so that data packets reach all users whether they are using IPv4 or IPv6 standards, a method called dual-stack application. Alternatively, software solutions, like those based on tunnel technology, can be used.

Last minute tax planning? Here is a quick guide!

Hey, have you ever find yourself in a situation where there are just a bunch of days ahead for the deadline of submission of tax documents? Here is a quick guide to help you sort out your finances last minute!

Target full utilisation of Section 80 C: Maximum deduction available is to the tune of Rs. 100,000. Assess your income to arrive at the amount you need to invest in this section. The investment avenues include; Public Provident Fund (PPF) up to Rs. 70,000, National Saving Certificate (NSC), Life Insurance or ULIP premium, tuition fees paid for children's education (2 children max), Equity linked savings schemes (ELSS), Post office saving deposit (POSD) and five year fixed deposits with banks among others.
For individuals in the higher income bracket, section 80 C which is the most popular one may not be sufficient to reduce overall tax liability. Here is where the other sections will play a key role in reducing tax outflow.

2. Interest on home loan: Individuals intending to buy a house should consider opting for a home loan. Interest payments up to Rs 150,000 pa are eligible for deduction under Section 24

3. House Rent Allowance (HRA): You can take advantage of this if you are renting an accommodation. There are set guidelines determining the amount deductible. Please note that the rent agreement and the rent receipts need to be submitted

4. Health Insurance Premium: Annual deduction of Rs. 15,000 is permissible for self, spouse and dependent children. Also and additional Rs. 15,000 is allowed for parents

5. Medical reimbursement: Medical treatment expenses up to Rs. 15,000 can be claimed annually as deduction from salary u/s 17(2). Actual bills need to be produced

6. Donation to Charitable institutions: Subject to the stated limits, donations to specified funds/institutions are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80G. Receipt needs to be produced.

7. Interest paid on educational loans: Deduction can be claimed on interest paid on educational loans taken for higher education of you, your spouse and children under section (u/s) 80 E. There is no limit on the amount of deduction you can claim. However, the loan should be taken for a graduate or post-graduate program in engineering, medicine or management or a post-graduate course in the pure or applied sciences

Points to remember

Section 80 C allows deduction of tuition fees spent on children's education
If you want to pay rent to your parents or relatives (kindly note this arrangement cannot be done with your spouse), you will need to treat them as landlords and request the owner of the house to declare it in his/her personal income tax return
The maturity proceeds of life insurance policies are not taxable
Conveyance allowance up to maximum of Rs. 800 can be claimed per month as deduction from salary u/s 10(14)
Long term capital gains on listed shares/securities are not taxable
Capital gains on sale of house property can be avoided by purchasing another house property within two years after or one year before date of sale
Stamp duty charges and registration charges paid while purchasing new house is eligible for tax deduction under Section 80 C
The first step in the direction of tax saving is to assess your tax liability. So start the process so that you can then decide on what all to opt for to save maximum taxes.

Do give this a thought!

Tax incentives are given to encourage savings/ investments. Savings form part of your overall financial plan which in effect means tax planning is a subset of financial planning. Your financial plan will set objectives for you based on your aspirations, your life style, your age group, size of family etc. The question you need to ask yourself is, "Did you adhere to your financial plan while investing in an instrument for tax saving purposes?" Well if your answer to that is "yes", then you're moving in the direction of attaining your financial goals. If not, it's time for you to take corrective action. The damage may have been done for the past year but the forthcoming is an opportunity for you to plan well. Remember, procrastination is the thief of time. So if you postpone it now, this year will be no different from the last one.

Original link: http://in.finance.yahoo.com/news/Last-minute-tax-planning-Here-bankbazaar-3643054511.html

Diet for Stress

Stress is the reaction of the body to handle threatening situations like shock, fatigue, fear etc. A persons stress level makes him more energetic, focused and alert. Stress which helps in meeting a challenge should be maintained for a small period of time but if the same stress is maintained for a long time, it might have inverse effects on health. Stress disturbs the proper working of the body and hinders the immune system. Signs of stress generally are fatigue, headache, constant health problems, stomach disorders and giddiness. Proper diet and rest is one of the best ways to get relieved of stress. Diet for stress -

1.Fiber – Green, yellow and orange vegetables are very good source of fiber. Vegetables like carrot, capsicum, tomatoes, should be included in the diet for stress treatment. Food rich in fiber can be helps control stomach disorder and maintain the right bowel system.

2.Milk – Milk is rich in tryptophan which maintains serotonin. Serotonin is a mood stabilizer, which helps to control stress level. Mood swings is one of the basic features of stress and milk helps in controlling that.

3.Apricots – Apricots are rich in magnesium, which is a natural stress buster. It is also a good source of vitamin C and is rich in fiber. It helps in relaxing the tensed muscles and nerves.

4.Fish – Too much of stress may lead to a weak heart and fish is the best source for a healthy heart. Fish contain Omega fatty acid which keeps the heart healthy and is also a memory booster. Fish diet for stress is one of the major requirements.

5.Sweet – If you are stressed then indulge into some sweet treat. Sweet, helps in controlling the stress impulses in brain. This helps in controlling your stress level. Sweet diet for stress works wonders. Sweet also generates a feel good factor which helps one to get rid of stress.

6.Water – Drink loads of water. This helps your body to stay hydrated. Stress tends to dehydrate the body and water prevents it. A stressed person may also develop acidity problem. Water helps to wash out all the extra acid and thus keep your digestive system healthy.

In today's world, when everyone is running the rat race, almost everyone is suffering from stress and thus it is best to maintain this diet for stress for healthy living.

Source: http://living.oneindia.in/health/wellbeing/2010/diet-for-stress-081110.html

Seven Chakras and the way to rejuvenate them

The human body has seven 'Chakras' which are the seven major center of concentration. These Chakras produce electromagnetic field also known as Human Energy Field. These centers collect the energy from all the sources and transforms it according to your needs.

These Chakras are responsible for effective working of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual state of a human. Each Chakra is associated with a physical organ, region or location. It's very important to rejuvenate the seven Chakras of the human body, for healthy living.

The seven Charkars and ways to rejuvenate them -

1.Root Charka - The root charka is located at the base of the spine. This chakra supports the physical activities of a person. Protein rich food should be included in the diet for the proper working of Root Chakra. The diet includes – egg, meat, beans, tofu, pepper, peanut and cloves.

2.Sacral Center – The Sacral Center is the reproductive organ of a human body. It brings on emotions of pleasure, desire, sexuality and protection. To enhance the Sacral Chakra, one should include melons, mangoes, orange, sesame seed, almonds and walnuts in their diet.

3.Solar Plexus – Naval is the location of Solar Plexus of a human body. They support personal power, will, self-esteem and encouragement. This is one of most vital organ of a human being. To ensure proper working of Solar Plexus, one should include pasts, bread, mustard seeds and oil, cheese, yogurt, cumin seeds etc.

4.Heart Chakra – As the name suggest, this is located at the center of the heart. This chakra erupts emotions like love, relationship, sympathy, affinity and humanity. To be successful in one, it is very important to have control over one's feelings. To keep the Heart Chakra strong, it is important to include -
leafy vegetables like – spinach, beans, kale etc.
Liquids – Green tea
Spices - basil and parsley

5.Throat Chakra – The throat Chakra, is the expression of sound and communication, honesty, responsibility, self-expression etc. To enhance these skills one should include the intake of right quantity of water, fruit juice, herbal tea, apples, plums,apricot, lemon grass etc.

6. Third Eye – This chakra is located between the eyebrows. This is one of the most powerful points of a human being. The function of the third eye is enhance imagination, intuition, telepathy and wisdom. The diet foe the Third Eye includes – blueberries, red grapes, red wine, grape juice and poppy seeds.

7.Crown Chakra – The top of the head is the location of the Crown Chakra. This Chakra supports spirituality, enlightenment, consciences and togetherness, These qualitis are required for a balanced lifestyle. Food to maintain the Crown Chakra essential oils and herbs like sage, copal and juniper.

In the current lifestyle, due to improper living most of us face the problem of emotional and physical imbalance. To rejuvenate the Seven Chakras is the only way to lead maintain the balance. A balanced body and mind is the first step to success.

Source: http://living.oneindia.in/health/wellbeing/2010/seven-chakras-rejuvenate-101110.html