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There is a peculiar problem associated with Dropbox. To briefly state "Deleted files in shared folders only show as long as they are shared and vice versa". If you leave a shared folder (even with a copy of the files) the deleted files cannot be restored. This is quite a problem since rarely people take back up of the backup data i.e. data on Dropbox. A problem description, the reason for this peculiarity and few solutions :) are given here.

Dr.S.Balachandra Rao has been researching in Indian Astronomy under successive research projects sponsored by the National Commission for History of Science (INSA), New Delhi since 1993. He is also a member of the Research Advisory Council for History of science and also the editorial board of the Indian Journal of History of Science, INSA. He has authored numerous books on astronomy and mathematics in English and Kannada. The following lists some of the books. Indian Astronomy - A Primer, Gandhi Center, 2008   This is the first book that one should read in order to familiarize onself with Indian astronomy Eclipses in Indian Astronomy,  Gandhi Center, 2008     This book has an interesting chapter on determining the date of Mahabharatha apart from covering the methods for computing eclipses, including improved siddhantic procedures. Transits And Occultations in Indian Astronomy, Gandhi Center, 2009     This book is a sequel t...

This article is regarding the concept of Adhikamasa and Kshayamasa (intercalary months) used in some luni-solar calendars in India. Luni-solar calendars are in vogue since lunar months determine the high and low tides while the solar year determines the seasons. But the use of  luni-solar calendars create a unique problem. Since the lunar year (12 lunar months) lags behind the solar year (~365.25 days), this creates a need to keep the lunar year and the solar year in synchrony. Hence the need to use Adhika masa (extra month) and Kshaya masa (removed month)!  The reason for their asynchrony is explained next.

Bangalore MLC Graduates voter registration starts from Oct 1 – Nov 5, 2011 (Last Date). Election and actual voting will happen in the 2012. Who is eligible to vote? If you are resident of Bangalore AND you are a graduate from any Indian university (passed out before Nov 1st, 2008), you can register as a voter and cast a vote to send a graduate to the Legislative Council. You will need a copy of your graduation certificate, self-attested if you are submitting it in person, or attested by a Gazetted officer if you are posting it. You will also need an address proof (Any one of : Passport, Driving License, Ration Card). How to Register?

All those who were felt it right for Anna Hazare's anti graft campaign, this is the time to act! Here are some details about the last MLC Elections, Graduates Constituency (Bangalore) in 2006 Estimated Citizens eligible to register:  7,00,000  (then now 15L) Actual Voters Registered: 60,000 (approx) Actual Votes polled: 21,270 (Abysmal low 3% turnout) MLC elected: Ramachandre Gowda (total votes : 11,423) BJP's Ramachandra Gowda is the current MLC. He was the Medical Education Minister in Yedyurappa cabinet, but was forced to resign after he was accused of corruption in recruitments to medical colleges. This happened because we failed to vote and elect the right candidate! 

Ken Robinson on "schools killing creativity"... This is the most famous and most watched TED video. It does raise many pertinent questions on the current education system and how it is modeled. This video is a great watch for all.. Do not miss it..! Now, my question to you is..

It is long known that popular singer's vocals are pitch corrected through software. I mean off-key notes are adjusted. Yes technology can do wonders! Computer Software is changing the way musicians create, record, and manipulate music. Software called Music Objects Recognition (MOR) can dynamically adjust music elements like harmony, tempo, melody, etc. and can even emulate human performance on the piano..! Dr. Andy Hildebrand, Inventor of Autotune Andy Hildebrand, inventor of pitch correction software Auto-Tune, developed it by applying the data processing knowledge he gained from his work in geophysics, where acoustical waves are used to search for oil. Amazing isn't it..! He estimates that 90% of popular music vocals go through Auto-Tune. Also hardware versions are used to pitch correct live performances on the fly. Recently released “Throat and Harmony Engine” is capable of analyzing a person’s voice recording and recreating it. Visit this link for the complete article: htt...