Hari's Corner
Humour, comics, tech, law, software, reviews, essays, articles and HOWTOs intermingled with random philosophy now and thenArchives for year: 2007
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| புத்தாண்து வாழ்துக்கள்
எல்லோருக்கும் என் புத்தாண்து வாழ்துக்கள் |
Entries in Tamil | Mon, Dec 31, 2007 @ 20:14 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 21:25 IST) |
| Most Unknown Person of the Year 2007
The Papa Hari Most Unknown Person of the Year 2007 awards |
Humour and Nonsense | Sun, Dec 30, 2007 @ 21:05 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 08:00 IST) |
| Wishing everybody a happy new year
Look forward to lots more from Papa Hari in 2008! |
Life and Leisure | Thu, Dec 27, 2007 @ 18:18 IST (last updated: Sat, Dec 29, 2007 @ 14:47 IST) |
| The cats in our backyard
Two neighbourhood cats have made our backyard their home |
Life and Leisure | Sat, Dec 22, 2007 @ 13:04 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 22:51 IST) |
| Getting the HP Pavilion 6314 in-built webcam working on Linux
A tutorial on getting the HP Pavilion dv6314 model laptop's internal webcam to work in Linux |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | Thu, Dec 20, 2007 @ 20:04 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 21:53 IST) |
| Why I've started using a mail client
Using a desktop client is still a very good idea to access e-mail |
Software and Technology | Wed, Dec 19, 2007 @ 08:45 IST (last updated: Thu, Jul 17, 2008 @ 08:53 IST) |
| Encourage small traders
Why keeping small traders in business in the retail industry is in the interests of customers |
People and society | Mon, Dec 17, 2007 @ 15:11 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:36 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 16 - Not formal enough
The next Geeky and Meeky is a single panel toon for a change - my first using digital pen and tablet |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Fri, Dec 14, 2007 @ 08:59 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:22 IST) |
| The power of CSS and other stuff
About CSS tricks, the Indian Cricket League and Harry Potter parody - it cannot get more random than that |
Bits and Bytes | Sat, Dec 8, 2007 @ 21:16 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:20 IST) |
| Blogger.com commenting system annoyance
Another commenting system annoyance from Blogger.com |
Internet and Blogging | Thu, Dec 6, 2007 @ 10:03 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:19 IST) |
| PapaRank™ - ranking for human beings
An innovative new idea from the Papa Hari World Government |
Humour and Nonsense | Wed, Dec 5, 2007 @ 09:03 IST (last updated: Wed, Dec 5, 2007 @ 09:17 IST) |
| A change of tagline
A minor change to the site's tag line (the line that appears below the title "Hari's Corner") |
Site management | Tue, Dec 4, 2007 @ 14:14 IST (last updated: Tue, Dec 4, 2007 @ 14:15 IST) |
| PHP templating systems - pros and cons
Why PHP templating systems make life easier for web application developers |
Software and Technology | Sat, Dec 1, 2007 @ 10:42 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:38 IST) |
November |
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| Oldies: selected posts from November 2005
Yet another edition of my "Blast from the Past" series, this time November 2005. |
Bits and Bytes | Wed, Nov 28, 2007 @ 20:55 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:34 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 15 - Evil twin
The next Geeky and Meeky episode probably should be entitled Geeky and Geeky! |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Sun, Nov 25, 2007 @ 08:50 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:22 IST) |
| Why end-users prefer blogs to CMSes and more
My thoughts on design aspects in terms of end-users and programmers |
Software and Technology | Fri, Nov 23, 2007 @ 09:04 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:12 IST) |
| My first GIMP video tutorial - lighting and bump mapping
My GIMP video tutorial showing how simple it is to use lighting and bump-mapping techniques to create awesome 3d effects |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | Mon, Nov 19, 2007 @ 09:57 IST (last updated: Sun, Apr 5, 2020 @ 15:19 IST) |
| The Papa Hari Readership survey
Facts and nothing but facts from the Papa Hari News Service |
Humour and Nonsense | Sat, Nov 17, 2007 @ 20:47 IST (last updated: Sat, Nov 17, 2007 @ 21:26 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 14 - In-flight entertainment
My next edition of Geeky and Meeky took a while to create but the effort was worth it |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Thu, Nov 15, 2007 @ 13:34 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:22 IST) |
| Fleeting thoughts: doctor TV shows and more
A few thoughts about "doctor shows" on TV, blogging and SQLite |
Bits and Bytes | Wed, Nov 14, 2007 @ 20:26 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:21 IST) |
| New toon - Bushy and Mushy
A new webcomic, inspired from ELER |
Artwork/Portraits/Caricatures | Mon, Nov 12, 2007 @ 14:34 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 19:49 IST) |
| Obscure web discoveries - 1
A new feature - links to interesting, but obscure websites, buried in the deep recesses of the Internet |
Bits and Bytes | Fri, Nov 9, 2007 @ 20:06 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:38 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 13 - Squares
The next Geeky and Meeky in super quick time inspired by the new format |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Thu, Nov 8, 2007 @ 12:52 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:22 IST) |
| இனிய தீபாவளி நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்
இனிய தீபாவளி நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள் |
Entries in Tamil | Thu, Nov 8, 2007 @ 07:26 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 21:20 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 12 - Change of Format
My next Geeky and Meeky cartoon and happy deepavali |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Thu, Nov 8, 2007 @ 07:09 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:23 IST) |
| Creating online comic strips
If you're interesting in creating comics without drawing, you might be interested in this |
Bits and Bytes | Wed, Nov 7, 2007 @ 09:38 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:38 IST) |
| ToonsAndComics.com is now back
Restored the Toons and Comics forum |
Site management | Sat, Nov 3, 2007 @ 09:36 IST (last updated: Sat, Nov 3, 2007 @ 09:36 IST) |
| Rosegarden: Compose Music in Linux
How to turn Linux into a music composition studio |
Software and Technology | Thu, Nov 1, 2007 @ 18:15 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:14 IST) |
October |
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| Geeky and Meeky 11 - Wrong Career
My next Geeky and Meeky cartoon entitled, "Wrong Career" |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Tue, Oct 30, 2007 @ 17:58 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:23 IST) |
| The 30-second Idiot Test
The Papa Hari Research Foundation is back with more startling scientific revelations |
Humour and Nonsense | Tue, Oct 30, 2007 @ 11:10 IST (last updated: Tue, Oct 30, 2007 @ 16:10 IST) |
| Fairness cream ads and more randomness
Randomness: Fairness cream ads, the NKP Salve Challenger series, more on one-way communication and what's been happening to ToonsAndComics.com |
Bits and Bytes | Mon, Oct 29, 2007 @ 10:23 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:21 IST) |
| கவிப்புயல்
என் புதிய பட்டம் "கவிப்புயல்." காரணம்? மேலும் படியுங்கள்! |
Entries in Tamil | Sun, Oct 28, 2007 @ 07:17 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 21:36 IST) |
| மழை காலம்
சென்னையில் மழைகாலத்தில் நம் உடல் நலனைப் பாதுகாக்கவேண்டும் |
Entries in Tamil | Sat, Oct 27, 2007 @ 21:59 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 21:23 IST) |
| A sub-blog for my Tamil writings
With b2evolution, I can now multi-blog without having to install another copy of the blog software |
Site management | Sat, Oct 27, 2007 @ 20:39 IST (last updated: Sat, Oct 27, 2007 @ 20:40 IST) |
| Why I love Vijaykanth movies
Why Vijaykanth rules for sheer entertainment value |
Bits and Bytes | Sat, Oct 27, 2007 @ 15:35 IST (last updated: Fri, Jul 10, 2015 @ 13:25 IST) |
| A website which uses my script
A website which uses my simple articles manager script |
Bits and Bytes | Fri, Oct 26, 2007 @ 09:33 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:46 IST) |
| b2evolution 2.0.2 alpha released
The next alpha of b2evolution 2.0 comes closer to a stable release |
Site management | Mon, Oct 15, 2007 @ 15:54 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 22:39 IST) |
| My web development toolkit
My complete web development toolkit and why I use the tools I do |
Software and Technology | Wed, Oct 10, 2007 @ 13:39 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:14 IST) |
| GIMP tutorial - creating a Kubrick-like website theme
A tutorial to create a fixed width website theme with an attractive header graphic |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | Mon, Oct 8, 2007 @ 13:18 IST (last updated: Sun, May 10, 2009 @ 16:41 IST) |
| Where it all began
The source of all wisdom and knowledge |
Bits and Bytes | Sun, Oct 7, 2007 @ 21:18 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:47 IST) |
| Evolve your thinking
Thinking and thought should constantly evolve - not remain statically stubborn or stagnant in indecision |
Life and Leisure | Sun, Oct 7, 2007 @ 19:43 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:12 IST) |
| Combating the mosquito menace
A variety of strategies to minimize the nuisance of mosquitoes in your home |
Life and Leisure | Sun, Oct 7, 2007 @ 14:15 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 22:52 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 10 - Digg or Stumble?
My next edition of Geeky and Meeky, entitled "Digg or Stumble?" |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Fri, Oct 5, 2007 @ 14:35 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:23 IST) |
| A look back at October 2005
A look at some articles from October 2005 of Hari's Corner with some observations |
Bits and Bytes | Fri, Oct 5, 2007 @ 12:24 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:35 IST) |
| WordPress to b2evolution import script
My WordPress to b2evolution importer is available for download. Check it out. |
My software | Thu, Oct 4, 2007 @ 10:14 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 23:00 IST) |
| Worldwide ban on plastic smiles
The Papa Hari World Government has come out with yet another Law |
Humour and Nonsense | Wed, Oct 3, 2007 @ 15:59 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 08:01 IST) |
| Public service television and other random stuff
Why public broadcast television is a welcome relief from the mindless noise and numbing entertainment of private channels and other unrelated thoughts |
Bits and Bytes | Tue, Oct 2, 2007 @ 20:09 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 07:28 IST) |
| This blog now runs on b2evolution
Hari's Corner now powered by b2evolution |
Site management | Mon, Oct 1, 2007 @ 21:46 IST (last updated: Sun, Dec 20, 2009 @ 16:14 IST) |
September |
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| Working on WordPress to b2evolution importer
A new importer from WordPress to b2evolution |
My software | Sun, Sep 30, 2007 @ 19:42 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:19 IST) |
| The importance of ventilation in housing
A key component of house design is natural lighting and ventilation and it's important to pay attention to these aspects if you're planning to build or buy a new house |
Life and Leisure | Sat, Sep 29, 2007 @ 10:59 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 22:52 IST) |
| WordPress upgraded to 2.3 (yawn)
Nothing new in WordPress 2.3 as far as I can see |
Site management | Tue, Sep 25, 2007 @ 16:58 IST (last updated: Fri, Sep 28, 2007 @ 11:00 IST) |
| Blog Perambulations - third edition
The third edition of Blog Perambulations features more articles from blogs that I'm subscribed to |
Bits and Bytes | Mon, Sep 24, 2007 @ 10:31 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:38 IST) |
| Thought for the day
What happens when Papa Hari starts thinking? Find out! |
Humour and Nonsense | Sat, Sep 22, 2007 @ 12:43 IST (last updated: Wed, Sep 26, 2007 @ 12:45 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 9 - The Ultimate Transformation
What does it take for a geek to elevate himself to hacker status? |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Sat, Sep 22, 2007 @ 12:16 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:24 IST) |
| Negativity kills creativity
Some thoughts on how being negative can ruin creative desire and suck up loads of energy better spent in productive and positive work |
Life and Leisure | Thu, Sep 20, 2007 @ 09:56 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:21 IST) |
| Blog perambulations - second edition
My next set of links to interesting articles found elsewhere on the internet |
Bits and Bytes | Mon, Sep 17, 2007 @ 16:25 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:38 IST) |
| Middle class family restaurants - a dying breed?
Are such restaurants getting increasing crunched by competition from fast-food outlets and the posher, higher-end fancy restaurants? |
People and society | Mon, Sep 17, 2007 @ 09:18 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:12 IST) |
| Blog perambulations - first edition
The first edition of a new idea I'm trying out - links to interesting articles elsewhere on the web, particularly in blogs |
Bits and Bytes | Sat, Sep 15, 2007 @ 21:43 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:38 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 8 - A Freezing Problem
My next Geeky and Meeky toon, entitled "A Freezing Problem" |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Fri, Sep 14, 2007 @ 19:55 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:24 IST) |
| Gone awfully quiet
It's gone quiet of late, so just wanted to break the trend of infrequent updates |
Internet and Blogging | Thu, Sep 13, 2007 @ 23:45 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:10 IST) |
| Private sector banking has a long way to go
Why private banks will continue to lag behind in spite of being technologically advanced and modernized |
People and society | Wed, Sep 12, 2007 @ 12:12 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 08:16 IST) |
| Settling down in a new house and other thoughts
A random mix: finally moved to a new house; thoughts on blog reviewing and government departments |
Bits and Bytes | Thu, Sep 6, 2007 @ 11:35 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 07:30 IST) |
| The Secret of Blogging discovered
Papa Hari Scientists make further breakthroughs in the quest to advance blogging to the next generation |
Humour and Nonsense | Mon, Sep 3, 2007 @ 23:03 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 08:01 IST) |
August |
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| Preventing music piracy - the Papa Hari way
A whole new technology devoted to protecting Intellectual Property at the most basic level |
Humour and Nonsense | Mon, Aug 27, 2007 @ 09:27 IST (last updated: Wed, Sep 26, 2007 @ 13:03 IST) |
| The outrage against Orkut is ridiculous
Why blaming Orkut for horrible crimes is stupid, in my opinion. |
Internet and Blogging | Fri, Aug 24, 2007 @ 23:05 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:10 IST) |
| A review of Hari's Corner
My blog got reviewed by my good friend RT Cunningham over at Untwisted Vortex |
Bits and Bytes | Wed, Aug 22, 2007 @ 17:54 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:24 IST) |
| Our Singapore visit
An account of my Singapore visit and a review of what Singapore has to offer |
Life and Leisure | Mon, Aug 20, 2007 @ 14:25 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 21:40 IST) |
| Circumstances show people up
Reality has a habit of ripping off false identities and fake personalities in a cold, cruel manner |
People and society | Sun, Aug 12, 2007 @ 07:19 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:13 IST) |
| Computers in those school days
A nostalgic look back at my early days with computers |
Software and Technology | Wed, Aug 8, 2007 @ 09:21 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:26 IST) |
| Air crash investigations and other random jottings
Thoughts on National Geographic channel's "Air Crash Investigation", internet fads and other random topics |
Bits and Bytes | Mon, Aug 6, 2007 @ 22:05 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 07:31 IST) |
| 3D modelling tool that's easier to use than Blender
A short review of Misfit Model 3D, a 3D modelling software that recently got added to Debian's repository |
Software and Technology | Thu, Aug 2, 2007 @ 15:49 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:14 IST) |
| Blast from the past: September 2005
This time some highlights from the September 2005 archives on my blog |
Bits and Bytes | Thu, Aug 2, 2007 @ 13:39 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:35 IST) |
July |
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| New Linux distribution and other things on my mind
Do you know that I had the most brilliant idea for a distribution name? |
Bits and Bytes | Fri, Jul 27, 2007 @ 10:49 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:22 IST) |
| So you want to be an Internet tough guy?
Papa Hari shares some tips on how to be the ultimate Internet tough guy |
Humour and Nonsense | Wed, Jul 25, 2007 @ 22:52 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 08:03 IST) |
| Back foot drive is now closed
Niche blogging really isn't for me as I found out with my experimental cricket blog "Back Foot Drive" |
Site management | Tue, Jul 24, 2007 @ 11:27 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 22:40 IST) |
| Pottermania and other random ramblings
Some thoughts about Pottermania, where have other blogs gone and thoughts on guest blogging |
Bits and Bytes | Sun, Jul 22, 2007 @ 10:23 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 07:43 IST) |
| Gradual loss of interest in Cricket
Why I am no longer affected by what happens on the cricket field |
Sports | Fri, Jul 20, 2007 @ 10:27 IST (last updated: Sun, May 24, 2009 @ 19:17 IST) |
| Random thoughts
Some unrelated, unconnected thoughts on Opera, shopkeepers and Windows Vista |
Bits and Bytes | Thu, Jul 19, 2007 @ 21:17 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:22 IST) |
| News from around the world
The most important world news, brought right to your home by Papa Hari News Service |
Humour and Nonsense | Sat, Jul 14, 2007 @ 08:27 IST (last updated: Wed, Sep 26, 2007 @ 13:25 IST) |
| Why the command line is essential
The command line can be a life-saver at times if you care to invest a bit of time learning it |
Software and Technology | Fri, Jul 13, 2007 @ 10:49 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:57 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 7 - Antique value
My next Geeky and Meeky toon |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Tue, Jul 10, 2007 @ 12:06 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:24 IST) |
| August 2005 highlights
Look back at August 2005 (and some explanation as to why I "recycle" content this way) |
Bits and Bytes | Tue, Jul 10, 2007 @ 08:39 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:35 IST) |
| Subscribe to my reviews site
I've added an Atom 1.0 feed to my reviews site |
Site management | Sat, Jul 7, 2007 @ 15:18 IST (last updated: Wed, Sep 26, 2007 @ 13:29 IST) |
| HTML inside XML - rendering with XSLT issue
How to display formatted HTML content embedded in XML with XSLT. |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | Fri, Jul 6, 2007 @ 20:09 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:39 IST) |
| Opera 9.21 review
A short review of the latest version of Opera - I'm a convert |
Software and Technology | Wed, Jul 4, 2007 @ 13:10 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:19 IST) |
| Website generation using asciidoc
Using asciidoc to generate traditional static content websites/documentation |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | Tue, Jul 3, 2007 @ 10:41 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 1, 2008 @ 22:10 IST) |
June |
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| My blogging principles
For whatever they're worth, here are some of my blogging principles |
Internet and Blogging | Fri, Jun 29, 2007 @ 11:35 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 21:02 IST) |
| Amaya - W3C's official web browser and editor
W3C's official browser and XHTML editor is an interesting toy, but only for those who absolutely cannot code XHTML directly |
Software and Technology | Fri, Jun 22, 2007 @ 13:37 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:19 IST) |
| Stupid, annoying VCD/DVD edits
About the highly annoying practice of random editing VCDs/DVD movies sold in stores |
Software and Technology | Wed, Jun 20, 2007 @ 17:58 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:13 IST) |
| Papa Hari Institute for Humour
Want to become the SUPER JOKER????? |
Humour and Nonsense | Thu, Jun 14, 2007 @ 22:33 IST (last updated: Mon, May 18, 2009 @ 16:58 IST) |
| I'm a victim of content theft
Some low-life has stolen my content |
Site management | Mon, Jun 11, 2007 @ 21:56 IST (last updated: Wed, Sep 26, 2007 @ 13:39 IST) |
| Internet trolling - what makes it work
Analyzing the phenomenon of why trolling works and how to remain unaffected |
Internet and Blogging | Thu, Jun 7, 2007 @ 17:30 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:11 IST) |
| Intermission: Indian blog names
Want a cool "desi" blog title? Look no further |
Bits and Bytes | Thu, Jun 7, 2007 @ 13:04 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:47 IST) |
| Papa Hari speaks out on the Calendar
Papa Hari breaks his silence on an issue that affects the whole world |
Humour and Nonsense | Wed, Jun 6, 2007 @ 11:23 IST (last updated: Wed, Sep 26, 2007 @ 13:42 IST) |
| Impediments to blog commenting
My list of impediments to blog commenting |
Internet and Blogging | Fri, Jun 1, 2007 @ 18:25 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:25 IST) |
May |
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| Geeky and Meeky 6 - MCP
The next in the Geeky and Meeky series |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Tue, May 29, 2007 @ 17:40 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:24 IST) |
| Crossword Challenge solution
Solution to my crossword challenge |
Bits and Bytes | Tue, May 29, 2007 @ 10:27 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 07:45 IST) |
| Selected posts from July 2005
Some highlights of July 2005 |
Bits and Bytes | Mon, May 28, 2007 @ 16:37 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:35 IST) |
| Crossword Challenge
A crossword puzzle I cooked up myself |
Bits and Bytes | Thu, May 24, 2007 @ 13:01 IST (last updated: Mon, Dec 6, 2010 @ 11:57 IST) |
| iPod video encoding guide for Linux users
How I encode iPod-compliant videos on Linux |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | Wed, May 23, 2007 @ 17:54 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 1, 2008 @ 22:15 IST) |
| On programming
My general ideas on programming, software design and development |
Software and Technology | Mon, May 21, 2007 @ 08:35 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:40 IST) |
| A look back at June 2005
More old posts highlighted - this time from June 2005 |
Bits and Bytes | Fri, May 18, 2007 @ 17:22 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:35 IST) |
| Attitude of HR staff of MNCs in India
My brother's recent experience with the HR department of a famous MNC |
People and society | Wed, May 16, 2007 @ 17:41 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:13 IST) |
| Best of May 2005
Highlights from this blog in the the month of May 2005 |
Bits and Bytes | Tue, May 15, 2007 @ 13:52 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:35 IST) |
| Pencil is NOT Pen
A parody of the most famous article in the Linux world |
Humour and Nonsense | Sat, May 12, 2007 @ 20:01 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 08:04 IST) |
| Two years of blogging
Two years of blogging - a round of thanks to my readers and friends |
Internet and Blogging | Thu, May 10, 2007 @ 16:25 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:26 IST) |
| 20 facts about power cuts you need to know
Papa Hari's Research Institute does it again! |
Humour and Nonsense | Tue, May 8, 2007 @ 13:39 IST (last updated: Wed, Sep 26, 2007 @ 14:01 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 5 - Booting problems
The fifth Geeky and Meeky cartoon - Booting problems |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Mon, May 7, 2007 @ 09:06 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:24 IST) |
| b2evolution developers comment on my review
A pleasant surprise this morning |
Site management | Sun, May 6, 2007 @ 08:15 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 22:41 IST) |
| The important issues of Life
Papa Hari is back to what he does best - provide solutions to life's important issues |
Humour and Nonsense | Fri, May 4, 2007 @ 12:09 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 08:05 IST) |
| What's wrong with online tech forums
Or why some things never change |
Internet and Blogging | Wed, May 2, 2007 @ 17:15 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:11 IST) |
| Sir Winston Churchill
My next cartoon - Sir Winston Churchill |
Artwork/Portraits/Caricatures | Wed, May 2, 2007 @ 15:21 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:02 IST) |
April |
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| Moving to a new house
We're shifting from our current residence |
Life and Leisure | Mon, Apr 30, 2007 @ 16:14 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 22:53 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 4 - Xorg issues
My next Geeky and Meeky cartoon entitled Xorg issues |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Sun, Apr 29, 2007 @ 08:37 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:24 IST) |
| Staying with WordPress
Reasons for sticking on with WordPress, at least at the moment |
Site management | Fri, Apr 27, 2007 @ 19:51 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 4, 2007 @ 15:14 IST) |
| b2evolution review
Now it's b2evolution's turn |
Software and Technology | Tue, Apr 24, 2007 @ 13:26 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:06 IST) |
| TextPattern review
A full review of this blogging/CMS system |
Software and Technology | Sun, Apr 22, 2007 @ 09:12 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:06 IST) |
| IDEs versus plain text editors
Which is the better solution for programmers? |
Software and Technology | Fri, Apr 20, 2007 @ 15:42 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 22:27 IST) |
| Commenting system on my reviews site
My CMS system got a feature enhancement |
Site management | Thu, Apr 19, 2007 @ 20:20 IST (last updated: Thu, Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:45 IST) |
| Linux self webhosting - HOWTO
How to set up a home webserver in Linux |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | Fri, Apr 13, 2007 @ 14:28 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:00 IST) |
| கலக்கப் போவது யாரு
கலக்கப் போவது யாரு கலக்கப் போவது யாரு ஒரு விமர்சனம் |
Entries in Tamil | Thu, Apr 12, 2007 @ 16:06 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 21:34 IST) |
| Minor CUPS tidbit - black and colour output
Minor problem with CUPS printout mode solved |
Software and Technology | Wed, Apr 11, 2007 @ 21:38 IST (last updated: Thu, Jul 17, 2008 @ 08:55 IST) |
| முதல் தமிழ் பிளாக் போஸ்ட்
தமிழ் என் மூச்சு, தமிழ் என் பேச்சு |
Entries in Tamil | Tue, Apr 10, 2007 @ 14:29 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 21:30 IST) |
| eng2tam - English to Tamil Unicode transliterator
A simple English to Tamil (unicode) text file converter for Linux |
My software | Tue, Apr 10, 2007 @ 12:51 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:04 IST) |
| Linux ACPI problem on HP nx series laptops
Issue which breaks ACPI on HP laptops in Linux kernel 2.6.18 |
Software and Technology | Sun, Apr 8, 2007 @ 20:03 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 22:28 IST) |
| Visitor stats for WordPress
A good option for people who don't have Cpanel or Awstats on their server |
Software and Technology | Sat, Apr 7, 2007 @ 10:59 IST (last updated: Thu, Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:46 IST) |
| Stand up and cheer
Go on, read this and find out why |
Humour and Nonsense | Mon, Apr 2, 2007 @ 16:27 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 08:06 IST) |
March |
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| Linux ATMs in rural India
The true Linux revolution might be in the villages of India |
Software and Technology | Fri, Mar 30, 2007 @ 08:02 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:44 IST) |
| Air Deccan's pettiness hits a new low
Why Air Deccan should be taken to the cleaners |
People and society | Wed, Mar 21, 2007 @ 12:08 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:44 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 3 - getting Gentoo
My third in the Geeky and Meeky series of cartoons |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Wed, Mar 21, 2007 @ 09:54 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:25 IST) |
| Kernel re-compiling in Linux - general tips
Some general tips on custom kernel compiling - things to look out for |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | Tue, Mar 20, 2007 @ 22:11 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 21:52 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 2 - partitioning for FreeBSD
Second in the "Geeky and Meeky" line |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Thu, Mar 15, 2007 @ 20:32 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:25 IST) |
| Geeky and Meeky 1 - saint or slacker?
A new cartoon strip series of mine - Geeky and Meeky |
Geeky and Meeky comic | Tue, Mar 13, 2007 @ 10:04 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:25 IST) |
| Bad marketing communication
Marketing communication needs to mature in an era of enlightened customers |
People and society | Sun, Mar 11, 2007 @ 20:30 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:37 IST) |
| Mira Groupware
A new open source groupware solution |
Software and Technology | Wed, Mar 7, 2007 @ 10:32 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:45 IST) |
| CSS fix for bad layout alignment in Internet Explorer
How to avoid the CSS layout bug in Internet Explorer |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | Tue, Mar 6, 2007 @ 16:43 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 21:58 IST) |
| New fixed width look
New fixed width theme for this blog |
Site management | Mon, Mar 5, 2007 @ 17:34 IST (last updated: Wed, Sep 26, 2007 @ 14:47 IST) |
| Urgent message to WordPress users
Please upgrade to the latest WordPress as soon as you can |
Software and Technology | Sat, Mar 3, 2007 @ 07:25 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:45 IST) |
| "Blade" Mani
My next cartoon character - write your own bio |
Artwork/Portraits/Caricatures | Fri, Mar 2, 2007 @ 11:32 IST (last updated: Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 21:25 IST) |
February |
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| A Demo joke
Buy a joke and get a sense of humour for FREE |
Humour and Nonsense | Tue, Feb 27, 2007 @ 15:04 IST (last updated: Wed, Sep 26, 2007 @ 14:50 IST) |
| Indian satire blog
An Indian satire blog |
Bits and Bytes | Thu, Feb 22, 2007 @ 21:11 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:47 IST) |
| Of Vista, upgrades, free beer and so on
Why you cannot upgrade to Vista and other things |
Humour and Nonsense | Mon, Feb 19, 2007 @ 13:13 IST (last updated: Thu, Oct 30, 2008 @ 08:07 IST) |
| A deeply moving letter
Papa Hari shares a deeply moving story of a man and his pencil |
Humour and Nonsense | Sat, Feb 17, 2007 @ 21:14 IST (last updated: Wed, Sep 26, 2007 @ 14:53 IST) |
| GIMP effect: creating an old photo
A very interesting effect using GIMP |
Tutorials and HOWTOs | Wed, Feb 14, 2007 @ 21:32 IST (last updated: Sun, May 10, 2009 @ 16:42 IST) |
| Ways to keep readers busy
Tips on making people read stuff |
Humour and Nonsense | Wed, Feb 14, 2007 @ 12:24 IST (last updated: Wed, Sep 26, 2007 @ 14:56 IST) |
| More on mobile spam and nuisance calls
More on the mobile phone spam problem |
Software and Technology | Tue, Feb 13, 2007 @ 20:05 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 22:29 IST) |
| Alternate software MIDI synth in Linux
Fluidsynth is a good alternative to TiMidity for MIDI enthusiasts |
Software and Technology | Mon, Feb 12, 2007 @ 16:18 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 22:29 IST) |
| Loan recovery by intimidation
The issue of loan recovery by private banks in India |
People and society | Mon, Feb 12, 2007 @ 15:03 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:46 IST) |
| Complete recategorization on the way
Ways to describe the content better |
Site management | Sun, Feb 11, 2007 @ 18:04 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:09 IST) |
| Some thoughts on Apple and DRM
My thoughts on Steve Job's famous article |
Software and Technology | Sat, Feb 10, 2007 @ 15:26 IST (last updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 @ 22:31 IST) |
| Post-install process errors and broken packages
Dealing with tricky Debian package management issues |
Software and Technology | Fri, Feb 9, 2007 @ 09:47 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:00 IST) |
| Thavil Vidvaan Senaththur Sethuraman
The next edition of my cartoon corner |
Artwork/Portraits/Caricatures | Thu, Feb 8, 2007 @ 20:44 IST (last updated: Fri, May 29, 2009 @ 21:24 IST) |
| Review of the new Blogger
Blogger is definitely the most user-friendly blogging platform around |
Software and Technology | Thu, Feb 8, 2007 @ 11:50 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:07 IST) |
| A strange dream I had this morning
A very strange but realistic dream |
Life and Leisure | Thu, Feb 8, 2007 @ 07:37 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:38 IST) |
| When it doesn't work, try 'root' first
A new feature - info tidbits based on my own experience which might prove useful in the future |
Bits and Bytes | Wed, Feb 7, 2007 @ 15:25 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:00 IST) |
| Ideas and inspiration
Looking for more ideas to expand the scope of this blog |
Bits and Bytes | Wed, Feb 7, 2007 @ 09:29 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 20:29 IST) |
| A personal policy decision
A major policy decision of mine regarding contribution to third-party websites |
Site management | Mon, Feb 5, 2007 @ 09:44 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:09 IST) |
January |
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| Mahatma Gandhi
A special cartoon corner: Mahatma Gandhi |
Artwork/Portraits/Caricatures | Tue, Jan 30, 2007 @ 10:51 IST (last updated: Thu, May 7, 2009 @ 21:02 IST) |
| Wordpress Upgrade again
Another smooth WordPress upgrade |
Site management | Tue, Jan 30, 2007 @ 09:34 IST (last updated: Thu, Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:47 IST) |
| My favourite RTS game
My favourite RTS game of all time |
Software and Technology | Sat, Jan 27, 2007 @ 10:01 IST (last updated: Wed, Jul 16, 2008 @ 21:29 IST) |