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Making A Documentary

Last weekend for me was totally different! I was taking part in an Organization level contest for making a documentary on how eco-friendly my company is. It was supposed to be a team event, but there wasn’t much of a team, save me and my wife; but I am glad we make a great pair :)

It was great fun and a wonderful experience. Though I am no stranger on the other side of the lens, it was my first attempt in making a movie of some “professional standard”! Neither was I too keen on following set norms – so I simply let my thoughts come alive while making the video;. the cast being just my wife – it was pretty obvious no one would risk ruining a potential career option by appearing in my film, except for this girl :D

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Piracy and Some Silly Questions

When the Google search result for music downloads yielded me nothing more than a couple of Free Music Downloads (note: no legality clause included) in the first few results and the fact that there are more Google ads featuring such sites than you can ever imagine, I was left wondering if people have come to take music piracy or piracy in general for granted! However, not all free download sites are actually violating copyrights. Such music is mostly from independent artists who are looking to burn those download counters!

On the other hand, if you are really looking for legitimate music downloads of that recent Bollywood/ Kollywood flick that you loved so much you’ll have to shell some buck! It’s the only truth and that’s all there is to it! Now you may ask me questions like I’ve never done any such darn thing since the day I listened to my first song on PC or something like the websites that offer such music can in no way be treading on piracy! All I can say is please continue reading…

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INR – 3

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ntioned in previous entries, forgeries and counterfeiting were the major factors leading to some simple security measures in the INR. In addition advancement in modern technologies implied more and more security features being incorporated (in MG series of notes). A few of these[1] are mentioned below:

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FOOTNOTES
1. ntioned in previous entries, forgeries and counterfeiting were the major factors leading to some simple security measures in the INR. In addition advancement in modern technologies implied more and more security features being incorporated (in MG series of notes). A few of these{{1}} are mentioned below:

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INR – 2

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aper Currency Act provided Government of India the monopoly of issuing notes thus curbing the note issuance authority of Private and Presidency Banks[1]. Paper notes of values ranging from 10, 20, 50, 100 and 1000 were issued during British India period. Even at the primitive times of manufacturing these notes the manufacturer (Laverstock Paper Mills) issued it along with few prominent security features that include watermark, printed signatures and note registration[2]

In addition to above a rather peculiar practice was followed. British India Notes facilitated inter-spatial transfer of funds. As a security precaution, notes were cut in half. One set was sent by post. On confirmation of receipt, the other half was dispatched by post! Talk about extreme measures!!

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FOOTNOTES
1. 861 Paper Currency Act provided Government of India the monopoly of issuing notes thus curbing the note issuance authority of Private and Presidency Banks{{1}}. Paper notes of values ranging from 10, 20, 50, 100 and 1000 were issued during British India period. Even at the primitive times of manufacturing these notes the manufacturer (Laverstock Paper Mills) issued it along with few prominent security features that include watermark, printed signatures and note registration{{2}}

In addition to above a rather peculiar practice was followed. British India Notes facilitated inter-spatial transfer of funds. As a security precaution, notes were cut in half. One set was sent by post. On confirmation of receipt, the other half was dispatched by post! Talk about extreme measures!!

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2. aper Currency Act provided Government of India the monopoly of issuing notes thus curbing the note issuance authority of Private and Presidency Banks[1]. Paper notes of values ranging from 10, 20, 50, 100 and 1000 were issued during British India period. Even at the primitive times of manufacturing these notes the manufacturer (Laverstock Paper Mills) issued it along with few prominent security features that include watermark, printed signatures and note registration{{2}}

In addition to above a rather peculiar practice was followed. British India Notes facilitated inter-spatial transfer of funds. As a security precaution, notes were cut in half. One set was sent by post. On confirmation of receipt, the other half was dispatched by post! Talk about extreme measures!!

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INR – 1

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I’d be covering some of the security features available in the currency we use daily in this three part series (thanks to bench life). What I would not be discussing is the economy/ fall and rise of the INR. I would try to make it as informative as possible and highlight many of those features that would otherwise go noticed…

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My 55 Word Story

My first attempt at this 55 word thingie. “Got contaminated” over here. This one’s supposed to be on the topic ‘Reigning Man’:

He looked at the gun pointed at him and knew he had screwed up. His negotiating skills had taken him far, but not far enough. He looked at his would-be killer one more time. You lose… screamed the killer… then BANG!

Reigning Statesman found dead in front of his dresser! Suicide confirmed! screamed the headlines.

A Man’s Virginity

You wait for this day for years on end; hoping it would bring with it, the sweetest moments of life; and then when it comes, you stop and think if it was all worth it. You start catching stars and dreams which go flying off your net.

Moments will pass, when your brain shall come to question its own logic; when you long for time to hold on for one more moment; and that’s when time chooses to disclose its true villainous nature.

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Karma?

What is your problem with fire?” asked Shyam.

Nothing man, really!” Guna tried to lie to his friend.

Cut the crap, will you? Anyone could notice you were not so very comfortable during the festival.” said Shyam referring to the Bhogi which was a day back.

Okay. I’ll tell you, but promise me you won’t ever blurt it to anyone else. Will you?
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