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HP announces online design competition

Hewlett-Packard has announced the HP Skyline 2020 online design contest in India. The contest invites students and professionals to creatively express their vision of an Indian city skyline in the year 2020. HP Skyline 2020, calls for designs and concepts for an iconic structure — building, tower or institution — that can change the perception of the urban skyline. The interested and eligible students The final award ceremony will take place in August wherein 1 national winner and 4 zonal winners will be announced. The entries submitted online will be judged on creativity including originality, presentation, inspiration and execution, and community vision covering environmental sustainability, local relevance and future city planning vision. One national winner will be given an HP Workstation and an HP Designjet Large Format Printer. Also four zonal winners will be presented with an HP Designjet Large Format Printer each in August. The contest is open to 4th & final year college/ u...

Is child plan better than a fixed deposit?

We all want to accumulate enough wealth to give our children the best education and throw a wonderful bash at their wedding. While the plans are big, sometimes a lot of us rely only on fixed deposits and other risk-free instruments to fulfill our dreams. However, have you ever realised that your fixed deposits may not be sufficient? The cost of education is rising day by day. With rise in inflation, it is hard to ascertain the cost of a management program or a medical degree in 2030. Here is a snapshot of how things might be then: Estimated cost of education after 15 years (under certain assumptions on inflation and historical trends) With the current inflation rate and the trend in hike in fee of elite institutes, it can be very difficult to afford quality education for your kids. Then how does one get the maximum returns from our current investment so that it gives us a huge corpus in a few years to sustain the major expenses in our children's lives. Historical data suggests that...

Chennai Super Kings won the 2010 Indian Premier League

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Explore the world through the lens of your digital SLR

For all you photography enthusiasts who always wished for a professional equipment to unleash your visual skills but unable to afford one, here's the good news - the prices of digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) cameras have dropped considerably - Olympus-E-450, Nikon D60 and Canon-EOS 1000D. So what is a digital SLR? A digital (Single Lens Reflex) is a type of camera whose lens, shutter and mirror are positioned in such a way that the image finds its way to the viewfinder and then onto the focusing screen. The advantage that DSLRs have over other 'Point & Shoot' cameras is its compatibility with a very wide range of focal lenses, thereby an increase in flexibility & quality. While it's often suggested that you first excel at a conventional camera and then familiarize with the basics of an SLR before purchasing one. However in today's generation has found a better alternative - explore & learn. Here are DSLR basics you need to know while exploring- Sh...

Common mistakes to avoid when getting a Home Loan

Many people, especially first time borrowers, make some mistakes when taking a home loan that can cause a lot of problems and delays. Through this article we hope that you can raise your awareness so that you can avoid making some of these common mistakes. 1. Not starting early:  If you do not start early to prepare for your home loan application, it can cost a lot of time and cause you frustration when you begin the process of buying a property. Familiarise yourself with the process and the requirements, especially all the paperwork you need to do, well in advance of when you might need the loan. The more time you take to start, the longer your home loan process will take, and delays will harm no one else but you. 2. Incomplete documentation:  If you have incomplete documents, it can delay the processing and ultimately the sanctioning of your home loan. If your application has documents missing, the lender will not start reviewing your case until the required documents are co...

A man's guide to skincare

Gone are the times when men could get away with tanned, patchy skin and an unkempt beard. Today he is taking care of his skin like there is no tomorrow. And guess what? His woman is loving every bit of it.   Most men don't spend a lot of time worrying about skincare. They wash their face, they shave, and they go about their business.   But maybe you should think twice about what you're doing to your face. While you don't go through the elaborate skin care rituals that women do, there are products you can use and steps you can take that will protect and nourish your skin, keeping it looking younger longer.   Grooming   There are certain skincare products you should have on hand for daily skincare:   Face cleanser:   You should wash your face twice a day with a good cleanser. If possible, it should contain an alpha hydroxy acid to help wash away dead skin cells, keep the pores clean, and reveal new skin.   Shaving cream:   You'll want to ...

Gifts you must avoid giving your girl!

Make your girl feel loved and pampered by buying her gifts. But you need to really think through her likes and dislikes before you go ahead and buy her something. Here is a ready reckoner of what not to buy for your beloved.   These are some of the gifts that you must surely avoid giving your girlfriend.   Clothes of wrong size : Men, it’s time to realize that girls usually (or maybe mostly) lie about their sizes. By doing so, they try to be as close as perfect, at least to you! So avoid buying stuff basis the size that she’s casually told you about as it could turn out to be a disaster. Call center executive Poonam Singhal shares her experience: “My boyfriend once wanted to surprise me with an ‘unexpected and sexy gift.’ I kept on wondering what it would be till he got me an expensive Gas dress that I had once looked at while on a shopping spree, but had to drop it because it was a size small. I, of course, didn’t let my boyfriend know and said it was highly priced. And ...