Posted by akash deep on Wednesday, September 21, 2011,
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Photography
September 21, 2011
Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens cameras that propose new forms of imaging expression and enjoyment
TOKYO-Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the
first two models in the new Nikon 1 series, the J1 and V1. Nikon 1 is
an advanced interchangeable lens that proposes new forms of imaging
expression with a new super high-speed AF CMOS image sensor, the new
high-speed image-processing engine, EXPEED 3, and the new Nikon 1 mount
lens system.
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Hamirpur at Glance
Posted by akash deep on Thursday, September 8, 2011,
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Traveling
Location : Himachal Pradesh
Languages : Himachali, Hindi, Punjabi, English
Altitude : 400-1100 meters from sea level
Climate : Pleasurable
Temperature : In summers, it can reach as high as 41 degree Celsius; in winters, it can drop below 10 degree Celsius
Major Attractions : Sujanpur Tira, Nadaun
Best Visiting Time : Winter season
Named after King Hamir Chand, Hamirpur is known for variable
topography defined by leveled plains and lofty mountain cliffs. Framed
by the hilly tracts o... Continue reading ...
Manimahesh
Posted by akash deep on Friday, August 26, 2011,
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Traveling
Manimahesh Lake (also known as Dal Lake, Manimahesh) is a high altitude lake (elevation 4,080 metres (13,390 ft)) situated close to the Manimahesh Kailash Peak in the Pir Panjal Range of the HImalyas, in the Bharmour subdivision of Chamba District of the INdian State of Himachal Pradesh. The religious significance of this lake is next to that of the Mansrover in Tibet.
The lake is the venue of a highly revered pilgrimage trek undertaken
during the month of August/September corresponding to t... Continue reading ...
Manali-Leh highway reopened
Posted by akash deep on Thursday, June 2, 2011,
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Traveling
The strategic national highway that connects Manali to Leh in
Jammu and Kashmir partially reopened for light vehicles on Wednesday.
The highway to Manali-Leh highway was closed for over six months due to heavy snowfall, an official said.
"The traffic between Manali and Leh was restored initially for light
vehicles," Praveen Yernurkar, officer commanding of the Road
Construction Company (RCC), said.
The RCC is a wing of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) that maintains crucial h... Continue reading ...
Rohtang Pass open to Traffic from May 15
Posted by akash deep on Wednesday, May 11, 2011,
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Traveling
How to prepare bike for LEH Ride ?
Posted by akash deep on Wednesday, May 4, 2011,
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Traveling
BIKE Preparation
1. At ground level the most important thing is your tyres and your
wheels. Ensure that you have adequate tread on them. We recommend you
start the ride with a brand new set of tyres and tubes; you are less
likely to face punctures etc...
2. Get the rims balanced (this will prevent breaking of spokes and
unnecessary wobbles that could spoil your bikes ride and handling). When
you are getting your wheels balanced make sure that the spokes are not
protruding from inside... Continue reading ...
Sarfroshi ki Tamanna
Posted by akash deep on Tuesday, May 3, 2011,
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Awakening
Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna is a poem in Urdu , written by Bismil Azimabadi.,Ram Prasad Bismil the great Indian Independence leader, famously involved with Kakori Train Robbery made it popular. Alternatively, authorship itself is sometimes attributed to Ram Prasad Bismil.
The poem is written as an ode to the young freedom fighters of the
Indian Independence Movement, and is often associated with the younger
generation of inter-war freedom fighters such as Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar ... Continue reading ...
Masroor Temple Explored
Posted by akash deep on Friday, April 22, 2011,
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Traveling
Masrur is 32 km from Kangra on Nagrota Surian
link road and is famous for remarkable group of rock
cut temples. They form a group of 15 monolithic
rock cut temples in the Indo Aryan style and are
richly carved. These richly ornamented cave temples
are the only rock shrines in the northern part of
India.The main shrine contains three stone images of
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Fighting Fatigue on Long Motorcycle Rides
Posted by akash deep on Thursday, April 21, 2011,
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Traveling
Motorcycling is more
physically demanding that driving a car and exposes you to the
environment, which can lead to fatigue. To avoid becoming tired on long
motorcycle rises, you need to get adequate rest, plan and prepare,
consume the right food and drink.
Experts say that fatigue contributes to between a fifth and a sixth of all car accidents.
That may not be true in motorcycle accidents across the board, but
fatigue is definitely an issue for riders on trips of three days or
more. It'... Continue reading ...
Anna announces his fast unto death against corruption at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
Posted by akash deep on Tuesday, April 5, 2011,
In :
Awakening
Anna
Hazare has given an ultimatum to the Prime Minister that if the
government does not act a strong anti-corruption law on the lines of
“Jan Lokpal Bill” (To know what is Jan Lokpal Bill, google it ), he
will go on an indefinite fast from 5th April 2011.
On 1st December 2010, Anna Hazare, along with Swami Ramdev, Sri Sri
Ravi Shankar, ---Kiran Bedi, Swami Agnivesh, Arvind Kejriwal and others,
wrote to the Prime Minister to enact a strong law against corruption.
Who is Anna Hazare? ... Continue reading ...
The Young Blood Needs Awakening
Posted by akash deep on Monday, March 28, 2011,
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Awakening
All the persons who feel that indian politics needs a
drastic change. I personally feel that its the time now , for the young
people and educated fellows to stand and take the responsibility to
govern over the country.
All the politicians looking to full there pockets,playing politics over languages , areas , cities , just looking there comforts.
In
india as you all know politicians are the only one who gets all the
benefits and inspite of all the benefits what they do i need not to
me... Continue reading ...
Riding or Driving
Posted by akash deep on Monday, March 28, 2011,
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Traveling
As we all know there is always been a big debate that is riding safe or Driving safe. Well as per me both has there pros and cons, personally i always prefer riding as on motorcycles both body and soul travels, one is directly in contact with surroundings no glass walls and car heaters are there to protect you from rains and cold. Cars seems like CAGES to me now and really hate to travel by car. Whenever one say plans about long rides gets the reaction of others like Are you nuts, you want to r... Continue reading ...
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