Anoop Mathew

Why don't we put televisions on the ceiling?

Everywhere you look at, we see technology. But sometimes having a technology limits us from thinking outside the box on various other ways we could use...

Where is the Search Bar on CE?

Hi Folks! Back in this platform all revamped. I'm trying to find the search bar, and seem lost. Any pointers would be great. And how do...

2 Unconventional Professors

Check out this article. It's about one of my professors Ashish Kulkarni sir. He's the God of Economics to us. We enjoy his lectures at Symbiosis,...

Does Apple need an Indian CEO?

So, it's been a while since Microsoft and Google have got Indian CEOs. Indians have been proving themselves all across the world. But owing to the...

Releasing "feathers" short film 2016

Hi Folks, Here's releasing our pilot project -"feathers" as mentioned <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/feathers-short-film-to-be-out-soon.88492">"feathers" short fi...

"feathers" short film to be out soon

Hi Friends, In the midst of all the epic challenges we face daily, a bunch of us friends took the time to shoot a short film....

From the common 15.6 to the handy 11 inch size, what differs in productivity for a Laptop?

This question has kept hitting my mind on and off ever since laptops came into my life. Today, as I've successfully ventured back and forth through...

HELP! My Phone which 'Died' came back to Life!

Hi Folks, sit back on your chairs. Here's a real life incident that has (is) happened to me. On October 5th evening, while making a call,...

Is the Internet worth saving in India? # Net Neutrality

Hi Guys, I'm sure that some of us here at CE must have heard about the recent change of rules that Telecom Companies in India are...

Should Business Lobbying be legalized to reduce black money?

Lobbying is in simple terms the art of influencing an entity to turn it into your favour. This entiny may refer to corporates, governments, politicians or...

CEan Rupam Das hits the Newspapers!!!

Guess what? Read the Newspaper below first. Find something unusual? Yes, it's our CE T-Shirt worn by a Crazy Engineer who hasn't slept in years. #-Link-Snipped-#...

Which Sport have you 'tried' till date?

So, it's been almost a week since my friends and I last stepped into Gold Souk Mall, Kochi and the Rifle Shooting Games over there really...

Flipkart App SALE | Any Twists in it?

Hi Guys and Gals, I'm sure most of you might have known about the Flipkart App Sale going on. Do you think there are any twists...

India Map 2014 | For Reference Purposes

It was much better back before 2000 when we used to study India with fewer states. Now, just for my reference, and also for everyone else...

Are Cartoons Today fit for Kids?

I'm sure most of us have watched cartoons as kids. But back then it was more fun. But check out some of the modern cartoons on...

Europe set to case against Apple !

#-Link-Snipped-# Check out the link above as posted in LinkedIn.

'Phablets' too slabby? Check out the 'Passport'!

Yeah, Blackberry is back in town with the new 'Passport' design. Check out the video below:- This model does invoke mixed reviews, But, my question is...

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus price in India justified?

I guess you all might have googled iphone prices in India. As seen on eBay India, the current pricing [For the Models Ready to Buy] is...

Is wishing someone just an excuse?

Many consider wishing someone a 'Good Morning' as a good thing. It shows how very professional / well-mannered you are. But do we really know what...

What India really needs? - Consistency or More Development?

Think about it. We all brag/blame that India is under-Developed. Is it? Railways: Pros: 1. Got some working trains from age old which could probably never...

Ladies don't be jealous!

Beer Drinkers - here's a warning!

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How to connect Bi-Wired Hi-Fi System Woofers to TV/Computer?

I have what remains of my Dad's old Panasonic Hi-Fi System which he used in Kuwait:- 1> 2 numbers of Super Woofers Model No.: SB-AK57 Impedance:...

Samsung Experience | Reminder to All!

Friends, Romans and Fellow CEans! Lend me your ears. The transition from selling the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini to buying the S4 Mini was not so...

Is self-attestation of documents enough? Why/Why not?

As per the news <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-may-drop-attestation-of-documents-by-gazetted-officers-114060600961_1.html" target="_blank" r...

Do we still need bluetooth? Why? Why not?

Spoiler: What brought to this debate? The debate is why do you need Bluetooth these days? What is the real use? As per my view: I...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAMANI SIR!!!

HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY #-Link-Snipped-# SIR!!! 🎉 Hope you get the sweetest surprises today! God bless!

Anyone here knows Oracle Acme Packet or Sonus?

Just out of curiosity I wanted to know if there are people working with these devices. They happen to be in my field of work. Awaiting...

Live in a City? Read this!

First read this: #-Link-Snipped-# Living in a city means even you are responsible for it. Right?

Biggest issue on Facebook and not on CE

It's absurd that Facebook being the biggest social networking platform does not have the option to edit a picture which is once uploaded. The problem is...

Short Distance - Wide Angle Prime Lens

Hi Guys, I am looking for a wide angle lens to work with on a short distance from a group of subjects (15 plus people- 50...

CALL FOR DEBATE 2014 | BJP/CONGRESS/AAP

Ask Narendra Modi, Arvind Kejriwal and Rahul Gandhi to agree to a national debate before the elections! Arvind Kejriwal has already agreed. I welcome this petition....

Have 'Toys' helped develop your thinking skills? Yes or No?

As children, we all might have played with toys. But have you ever thought about the impact these toys had in your life? You may be...

Greatest 'Imperfect' Photos Collection!

Hi Folks, No photograph is perfect. Even if a photographer claims it's the perfect shot, there' no such thing as perfect as the next guy would...

Help! In a fix! | Snapdeal.com issues!

Hi Guys. I am in a fix. I just ordered a Canon 50mm F1.8 II lens from the Snapdeal.com android app on my Galaxy S3 mini...

Constellation Jade | Premium Quality Paper from Fedrigoni to be used in Leica Camera

This premium quality paper developed by prominent paper making company named Fedrigoni claims to soon replace the existing leather exterior of the Leica X2 Premium range...

How a D-SLR is made?

Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras aka DSLRs are made as shown in the video below:

What more hardware enhancement do we need to the already 'Smart' phones/tablets of this era?

Why do we really need so much of hardware improvement in Smartphones/Tablets? What do we really do with it? What more do you think is really...

CE Vintage Collectors Association

Any vintage stuff owners here? Be it cars/the first cellphones/bikes/type-writers. You never know when even the most common thing you see around you now may become...

CEan Rupam Das wins Brown Belt from Intel Corporation!!!

"There are some things money can not buy! Surprisingly they bring a greater satisfaction. Just received brown belt for Contribution to Intel Technologies. Hope to get...

'A picture speaks better than 1000 words' - Agree or not?

I've been into blogging for quite sometime, and if it isn't anything technical, the subject/story gets more difficult to create (specially if you are doing it...

Canon 50mm EF f/1.8 II Lens versus Canon EF 40mm F 2.8 STM

Yeah, after #-Link-Snipped-#, I'm back in dilemma thanks to the never ending selection of lenses (obviously more costly). Right now, I'm stuck between the Canon 50mm...

A Different Approach | Against Racism!

Watch this video that'll tell you how exactly you should treat another human being, irrespective of color or creed. And also, think about how each of...

Grab the deal - Shopclues.com!

Folks, hurry to Shopclues.com. Awesome deals. I just ordered a #-Link-Snipped-# for Rs220!!!!!! P.S.: Let me know what you grab!!!! Re P.P.S: Shop at your own...

Lovers' Special Thread aka Valentine's Corner

Yes, February 14th is just a few days away, and people all over the world would celebrate it with glamour. Here's a thread dedicated to the...

How would you define an 'Indian'?

Would you define an Indian by his historical roots or by his living deeds in the present? What differentiates these two types of Indians from each...

The next big thing is Pot?

#-Link-Snipped-# They think marijuana could be the Next Big Thing. But it has some unique challenges.😲👀

Does breaking up with someone have to be as elaborate as a proposal? Why?

Be it love life or family life, people fight. They fight for all kinds of reasons and some who can't carry on with this kind of...

What did you learn in 2013?

The question is simple, but I want the answer to be open from all CEans out there. Let me start. 1. I learned that <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/challenging-the-p...

What species of animal would you like to be other than human?

The question is simple. What species of animal/bird/mammal/anything besides homo sapiens would you like to be if you were given a chance? Just curious to know...

Does drinking your own urine help cure diseases?

I have been watching a lot of debates going on the television regarding this topic. Lots of people have actually benefited from this treatment from various...

Microsoft's investment on Apple : Deal worth it or not?

I've just gone through a post on businessweek.com and I was surprised to hear about it. #-Link-Snipped-# What do you think about this? Was it a...

Are buildings today 'Future Proof'?

This question has been lingering in my mind from last night. We've turned into insane humans who do anything for money. All the areas around our...

Can we really combat illness without Medicine?

This is quite a debatable topic if you have a Jehova's Witness as a friend - apparantly they don't take blood from someone even if they...

Happy Birthday Biggie and CE!

Guess what? Guess. Aah! I guess you already knew. It's Crazy Engineers' Day tomorrow, and so it's also the Birthday of the creator @#-Link-Snipped-#. Wishing him...

Do you really need to 'burn' something to make something non living to 'move'?

Take a minute. Look around you. Analyse. Home appliances, vehicles, your body, etc. Everything has some factor in common - the burning/reaction of one form of...

Bicycle as Primary Transportation!

Watch this awesome video! Is it worth spoiling our health or do we need to change? Hoping for a mixed response!

Would you rather be Die-Hard Creative or Down-To-Earth Practical?

Let me start off with an example: Say you want to buy a latest gadget: say a Smartphone or a Laptop. You imagine you can accomplish...

Best Software for Logo design

I'm in a dilemma as my designs on Photoshop CS3 were actually redone in Corel Draw by a technician at the printing press because he claims...

Has life gotten more boring with technology or is it just us aging?

Well folks, you read the question. Looking back at life, what used to be fun before a few years have 'passed-on' to be a thing of...

Why would Experience overrule Freshness as age increases??

Take any field: politics, engineering, accountancy, etc; everywhere experienced people are at the top of the ladder but often the ideas lie with the freshers. So...

ReGlobe.in - The place where you can buy and sell gadgets!

I was browsing through SnapDeal.com when I found out about #-Link-Snipped-# where you can buy and sell used gadgets. ReGlobe.in comes with a tagline 'choose to...

Canon EOS 600D SLR | Tips and Snaps

After much thought and comparison between point and shoot cameras and DSLRs, and thanks to the suggestions put forth by CEans on a previous thread, I've...

The 'ONLY' Indian (so far) to travel around the World in a Motorcycle!

This is an amazing feat by an Indian who has seen more and experienced more than any of us here. #-Link-Snipped-# This is Bharadwaj Dayala, the...

Do we need Symbian back again for touch/non-touch non-qwerty mid range phones?

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbian" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Symbian</a> as we're all very familiar with, was once the 'master smartphone brai...

Which is the 'must learn' sport of all time and why?

We folks are all a bunch of engineers with passion for technology and science. When it comes to sports, we'll have mixed feelings about each sport...

Sony DSC-WX300 - 18.2 Mega Pixel W Series 20x Optical Zoom Cyber-shot (Black) - is it worth buying?

I've had a dream of buying a good camera with maximum large optical zoom to get the best clarity pictures when I go travelling. However, I'm...

Happy ONAM to all!

Today, as we celebrate <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onam" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Onam</a> all over the world, I take this moment to wish all C...

What is the 'Next Big Thing' for India?

Today is Engineer's Day in India. Looking back at the past 1 year of craziness, we'd all agree that somewhere down the line, we're still the...

CEan Rupam Das creates History!

"Since childhood I am told only one thing "Don't dare to dream big. Study well to get a good job". And I betrayed that teaching. I...

"Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food" - True or Not?

After spending an awful two days at Neurology department of the very famous Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India with my college mate who...

How many of you know what a 'Comedo' is?

Well, Comedo is a hair follicle (pore) on your skin which most of us must have felt annoying. It is of two types: Blackhead (open follicle)...

Audi Connect - Piloted Driving at CES 2013

Hi folks, check out the innovation that Audi has brought forth to the world of automation. This truly is a great beginning. Watch the video below...

Yamaha Zuma 125 - should it come to India?

I've often wondered why there are no super scooters, and to my recent surprise, Yamaha did have quite a few attractive models to portray. Let me...

Which Phone OS do you use?

The rising technology changes today much have taken atleast some of you away from Android. Please answer the poll and let us know how popular each...

India! - Get online! - Websites made Free, Fast and Easy for All Indian Businesses!

Well all you folks out there who have started your own businesses or are planning on starting one, should take a look at this page. HostGator...

Is eating sweet after a meal healthy or not?

Hi Folks, I am a huge fan of sweets and often have a bite right after a meal. I would like to know how many of...

Coffee or Tea - which could help do more work?

Hi Folks, I'm sure that most of us folks are addicted to certain things in life. Of a few, hot cups of beverages have become our...

Career Insight: Profession Vs Passion - Need your help!

Hi Guys, I've completed B.E.-E.C.E last year, and I'm working in the VoIP field as a Network Operations Centre Engineer (N.O.C) for the past 10 months....

Product Satisfaction - doesn't it overrule all other marketing lies?

If you look closely at the products produced today, how would you decide whether to buy it or not. Would you just look at the functionality...

Make your own crazy avatar for FREE!

Well, I hope most of you folks have seen my avatar on my profile page (go to my profile page and see the animation).😁 Well, if...

What is your 'Discipline' Mantra?

It's often easy to say that success comes with determination and lots of hardwork. But a determined mind and hardworking brain are not enough to keep...

Chinese eat Human Babies for sex

<a href="https://theseoultimes.com/ST/?url=/ST/db/read.php?idx=7333" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Seoul Times</a> #-Link-Snipped-# The links above speak...

Would you prefer books to e-books? Why?

Hard cover/Paper back books or soft and easy to carry e-books? What would you prefer in this modern era? My Case: I've a Samsung Galaxy Note...

Family Business or Private Business - which ones last longer?

Most of us might have heard about business tricks and business deals. A lot of family businesses have been going on over the years throughout India...

Crazy Students - subsidiary of Crazy Engineers - required or not?

We all believe that the future lies with the youth of the country. For the youth to channel their ideas, a proper platform is essential. Do...

A mouse pointer is better than a touch screen! - True or Not?

We've all sort of equipped ourselves to type like maniacs on the keyboard, and do wonders with our mouse. But now revolution has come. We are...

Google Translate enhances your vocabulary in foreign languages - Agree or not?

Learning foreign languages is often considered as a plus point in our life, especially when you're joining an international corporate where use of the native language...

"I'm Unemployed!" - Is it just an excuse or not!

In India, or elsewhere - finding a job isn't that easy - I agree! But being unemployed for even after one year from passing out of...

How do you delete an e-mail which you've unintentionally sent?

Most of the folks working at offices are prone to doing unwanted mistakes at times. Sometimes these mistakes are so grave that it could cost them...

Challenging the present technology to redesign and reuse the past technology! - Why?

Challenging the present technology to redesign what was a past technology lets us analyse closely whether the development of a technology will be its boon or...

Would you prefer a Tablet or a Phablet? - Why?

I remember Apple iPads used to be a trend atleast till last year. Now iPads have turned into iPad minis. And even Kindle has introduced a...

Get a secondary to Smartphone? Why or why not?

Am sure most of you folks would have already experimented with smartphones. Some of you may have even gone crazy enough to keep switching them in...

Career growth| How long will it take?

I'm sure most of us had this question before we graduated and now many more are yet to graduate. My question is: 1. How much time...

List 5 things you'd have REALLY done without CE.

Had a crazy guy named affectionately as Biggie not bring together a bunch (now a battelion) of crazy folks and crazy happenings, what else would you...

Eternalthinker is my Colleague's Classmate!

Imagine my shock when after telling my colleagues all about Crazy Engineers and even sharing them some articles from Voice in all these months, one guy...

Waste Management - Start it Today!

It is with shame and sincere regret that I write here about this topic, particularly with respect to India. I've lived my entire schooling in Kuwait,...

Web Profits from home - is it for real?

Just saw a website webprofitsdirect.in and they claim to have brought work from home easier in India. Has anyone actually used this and earned cash for...

Pay vs Freedom at Work - What would you prefer?

This is for all those engineers who are working in both MNCs, and start-ups. I've heard that most of them don't like the jobs that they...

Potential in Youth is merely wasted today! - True or False

1> Do you think the youth of today can be the better survivors of tomorrow? 2> Is the potential exhibited in each youngster channelled properly today?...

Would you prefer 'Free' or 'Paid' communication?

Lots of scope in the field of communication, thanks to the usage of VoIP and other sophisticated techniques. Skype, Viber, Tango, and many other applications have...

Mobile Wars || What's your take?

We're keen to use the latest technology, and all we're often left out is with <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/windows-mocks-android-and-ios-users.67849">Windows Moc...

Post 10 unsolved questions you had as a child and let's reason!

Let me start: 1. Why do the trees keep moving backwards when our car keeps moving forward? 2. Why does it hurt my teeth when I...

Is it alright to drive while its lightening?

My Situation: I'm sort of stuck at the office after my evening shift. It's been raining heavily and I don't have a raincoat. My Question: Once...

Nokia vs Samsung || Pros and Cons:

Nokia vs Samsung || Pros and Cons: Nokia: User emotional oriented. People get attached to the phone. Lots of good features. Good build. Functional battery life....

Have we forgotten to 'question' with time?

Why? What? Where? How? - these were the basic questions in our past, which lead to many inventions and discoveries that we know of. But today,...

What is Dual DTMF?

Dual-tone multi-frequency signaling (DTMF) is used for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signalling_(telecommunications)" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Si...

How to disable Home Key vibration in Android without unlocking?

Hi Folks, I just moved from Symbian Belle FP1 (Nokia 603) to Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 (Samsung Galaxy S3 mini), and I'm having a hard time...

How can you improve the Mileage of a Vehicle?

We all know that vehicles made these days have a certain mileage line specified by the company. Here are a few questions I'd like to discuss...

Bikes with gear shifters on foot! But why?

Folks, i've often wondered why we still use bikes with gear shifters on the foot side. In this fast moving world, doesn't that seem to slow...

Bikes/Scooters need to be driven less than 40km/hr before first service?

"Bikes/Scooters need to be driven less than 40km/hr before first service, or else it may lead to an earlier engine complaint." - I heard this from...

Office Chairs ought to be re-engineered or not?

Considering the fact that Indians (and non-Indians) are getting more and more un-healthier each day, thanks to all the upwanted stuff we go through daily, I...

My Gmail Account Hacked - Need Help Getting It Back

There was a recent attempt to break into my gmail account.😡 My entire #-Link-Snipped-# depends on it. I've changed passwords now, but the goon still appears...

The next BIG thing!

1>> Personal Computers < Desktops < Laptops < Netbooks < Tablets < Ultrabook < ??? 2>>Mobile with Antenna < Smaller Mobile < Bar/Clamshell/Slide Mobile < PDA...

If you're on CE, are you branded as a GEEK by the FREAKS?

Think! Thought? Answer...!

Telecom Industry Booming with VoIP or NOT?

Telecom field all over the world is ever changing with the advent of VoIP Communication. What are the chances of growth for this particular industry? Will...

Watched Thread feature on CE!

Hai folks, I was wondering how to stay connected to my personal favorite threads on CE. Then #-Link-Snipped-# showed the watch thread feature to me. It...

Are Laws in India meant to be Followed/Fooled?

The other day, I went to attend a meeting which was conducted for creating public awareness about Road Safety. The message by the Motor Vehicle Inspector...

EXCUSE ME....Am I interrupting??

Hi Folks, It's been a while, and I'm not sure how to start this. Yet, here goes nothing. Everyday you keep coming online; You take time...

Gadgets today: boon or bane?

hai folks. i'm having a real tough time trying to type this down here. it must be because i'm just starting to use a touchphone (this...