'The boys are ready and motivated'

- Photo: AFPTIME TO COME GOOD: Suresh Raina feels that India would have a lot to cheer about in the Twenty20 games and the tri-series.

Raina expects India to perform better in the shorter versions

Middle-order batsman Suresh Raina, unfazed by the Test debacle, said India would play “different cricket” and give a better account of itself in the shorter formats of the game.

“We won the ODI series here last time. We have also won the World Cup. It's almost the same set of players, and you will see different cricket from India,” said Raina.

The disappointing show in the Test series would have little effect on the young team, and Raina took pains to stress the point. “The Australians played better cricket in the Test matches. They executed their plans well, and bowled in the right areas.

“Unfortunately, we didn't bat well in pairs. Hopefully, we will do well in the next series,” he added.

WELL PREPARED

Raina's confidence stemmed from the fact that most of the youngsters have prepared well for the forthcoming series.

“The youngsters have done well in the last couple of months. So, we hope for the best. There are a lot of youngsters who have played and done well at home recently. I played three to four domestic games, and also got a double century,” he said.

Raina believed that the present tour would be useful for the youngsters, as the next World Cup, in 2015, is scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand.

“We will play the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, and the youngsters would benefit a great deal in this regard,” Raina said.

He said that Australia should watch out for the young Indians in the shorter versions, and not keep gloating about its Test success. “The boys are motivated and keen to do well in the upcoming series. Twenty20s and ODIs are a lot different from Tests,” Raina said.

WORKING HARD

About his preparation for the current series, Raina said: “I went to the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore, and also worked on my wrist position on the bouncy wickets at the NCA and in Mumbai. I worked with Sandeep Patil,” he said.

India has not done well in Twenty20s of late, be it a bilateral series or a big event like the World Cup. This is reflected in the rankings as the team is currently No. 7, just ahead of the West Indies.

“We have to do well. Fielding is going to be a major factor here. We have to take catches and effect run-outs. We have good all-rounders who can hit the ball hard and take wickets. We have variety in the bowling department, thanks to bowlers like Praveen [Kumar], Irfan [Pathan] and Vinay [Kumar]. Hopefully, you would see an improved performance.”

The spunky youngster is hoping that a good show in the limited-overs leg of the Australian tour would open the doors for him in Tests again.

IPL-style Kolkata's Premier League Soccer splash $7 million on footballers

Hernan Crespo emerged the most expensive of the five 'icons' when Team Barasat took him on board for $840,000 (Rs 4.18 crore). (AFP Photo)

KOLKATA: "Fabio Cannavaro sold to Siliguri at $830,000!" When Kolkata based horse racing expert Cyrus Madan, conducting the auction of foreign players for the inaugural Premier League Soccer (PLS), put hammer to gavel here on Monday, it set the tone for a unique spectacle in Indian football.

The stocky Italian and 2006 World Cup-winning captain's allegiance to the North Bengal franchise translates into a whopping Rs 4.13 crore, signalling the advent of big money in sport apart from cricket in India. Five days ahead of the IPL 5 auction in Bangalore,football flexed some serious financial muscle -- Corporate honchos and big businessmen from Bengal returned home as owners of five IPL-like franchises. 

On Monday, the IPL may have been a benchmark for most bidders, but they also saw the potential of PLS playing game-changer as India is beginning to understand football's global reach. 

A whopping total of $7.1m (Rs 34.93 crore) was splashed on foreign players and coaches in less than two hours, making it by far the most expensive show in Indian football. 

"It's a unique experiment and (Hernan) Crespo is really looking forward to it. This PLS has already created a buzz in Italy," said the Argentine striker's agent, Gianluca Chibbaro, who came all the way from Rome to witness the play of purse here. 

Crespo, who once held the world record transfer fee, emerged the most expensive of the five 'icons' when Team Barasat - which is going to be christened 'U ro Masketeers' - took him on board for $840,000 (Rs 4.18 crore). 

Team Kolkata, owned by Camellia Group, decided to go all out for Liverpool's Robbie Fowler, leaving former Nigerian World Cupper Jay Jay Okocha 'unsold'. With Team Howrah failing to grab their preferred 'icon' during the auction, they ended up with Okocha in their fold. 

The bid for World Cup winner from France, Robert Pires (base price $715,000) was most intense with all franchises but Team Kolkata engaged in the battle. Team Howrah - who will be named Howrah Manchester Sports - eventually claimed the ex-Arsenal legend at $800,000 (Rs 3.98 crore). 

Kolkata stayed loyal to their penchant for an English look to the team, snatching former Manchester City and England under-21 manager Peter Reid by coughing up $200,000. 

EYE ON ICONS 

HERNAN CRESPO , Argentina, (Lazio, Inter Milan) 

Age: 36; Team: Barasat; Price: $840,000; Biggest transfer fee (in career) £35m; (Lazio from Parma in 2000) *Then world record transfer fee 

FABIO CANNAVARO , Italy, (Juventus, Inter Milan) 

Age: 38; Team: Siliguri Price: $830,000; Biggest transfer fee (in career): 23m euros (Inter Milan from Parma in 2002) 

ROBERT PIRES , France, (Arsenal) 

Age: 38; Team: Howrah; Price: $800,000; Biggest transfer fee (in career): £6m (Arsenal from Marseille) 

ROBBIE FOWLER , England, (Liverpool) 

Age: 36; Team: Kolkata; Price: $530,000; Biggest transfer fee (in career): £12 million; (Leeds United from Liverpool in 2001) 

JAY-JAY OKOCHA , Nigeria, (Bolton, PSG) 

Age: 38; Team: Durgapur; Price: $550,000; Biggest transfer fee (in career): $24 million (PSG from Fenerbahce in 1998) *Then world record transfer for an African

Punjab breaks records, records 77% voter turnout

Punjab broke all past records to clock its maximum voter turnout ever: 76.63%.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab broke all past records to clock its maximum voter turnout ever: 76.63%. A high turnout is traditionally seen as a sign of anti-incumbency , more so in Punjab which has never returned any party to power since 1966. Voting in the state in assembly elections has never dipped below 64%.

In 2007, the turnout was 75.45%. A similar voter gusto was evident in 2009 Lok Sabha elections when the state polled more than the national average with 58%, sending more Congress MPs than Akalis to Parliament.

Like earlier, this time, too, villages and towns queued up in huge numbers. Urban areas saw a rise in voting as well, largely due to the anti-corruption wave sweeping the country and EC's drive to register new voters. With anti-incumbency being the norm in Punjab since the '60s, this time, too, it's likely to give sleepless nights to the Badal family until the results on March 6.

In 10 polls since 1967, Punjab has scored over 64%, with just one exception in 1992 when polling dipped to 24 % because of militancy. The parties, however, are interpreting the turnout to suit their own assessments. Effectively , both the contenders for power, Congress and SAD-BJP , are claiming victory.

"The higher the turnout, the greater the anti-incumbency," said Congress's CM candidate Amarinder Singh. But SAD boss Sukhbir Badal countered, "This is pro-incumbency. People want development that we have started to continue." There was a phenomenal turnout in the remote border constituency of Guruharsahay, which clocked 90%. Amritsar West (reserved) polled the lowest with 56%. Muktsar, which has two high voltage constituencies in Lambi and Gidderbaha, recorded a maximum of 82%: Lambi has CM Parkash Singh Badal possibly fighting his last electoral battle whereas Gidderbaha will decide the fate of his estranged nephew Manpreet.

It has turned out to be a mini Kurukshetra with the 84-year-old patriarch of the Akalis bled by two of his own: younger brother Gurdas fighting him on a PPP ticket and cousin Maheshinder taking on him as Congress candidate. 

JNTU-HYD : Postponement of University examinations scheduled on 30th January 2012 F.N.& A.N. sessions

NOTE FOR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 30 TH JANUARY 2012 F.N. & A.N SESSIONS

All the University Examinations(MCA V SEM, ONE TIME CHANCE EXAMINATIONS OF ALL STREAMS Scheduled on FN & AN SESSIONS) 30.01.2012,Monday are Post poned.The revised scheduled will be intimated soon

Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win Australian Open

Novak Djokovic holds the trophy after beating Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final in Melbourne. (AFP Photo)

MELBOURNE: Defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic beat second seedRafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 to win his third Australian Open title on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic Factbox | Match in Pics 

The epic final lasted five hours and 53 minutes.

Djokovic, who won the title at Melbourne Park in 2008 and 2011, has now won five Grand Slam titles in total and continues his recent domination over the Spaniard, having beaten him in their last seven meetings, all in finals.

The Serbian captured the decisive break at 5-5 in the fifth set in a frenzied atmosphere at Rod Laver Arena.

Crossing himself and muttering prayers at the heavens, Djokovic slammed a cross-court forehand winner on the first match point and collapsed to the ground in ecstasy after the five-hour 53 minute tussle.

The win gave top seed and 2008 champion Djokovic his fifth Grand Slam title before his 25th birthday.

The final broke the record as the longest match in tournament history when it hit 5hr 15min.

The match was also the longest Grand Slam final on record, outstripping the 1988 US Open final between Mats Wilander and Ivan Lendl, which lasted 4hr 54min.

The previous longest Australian Open match was the 2009 semifinal between Nadal and Fernando Verdasco, which lasted 5hr 14min.

Nadal saved three break points in the eighth game of the fourth set then waited out a 10-minute rain break before he levelled the match by taking the fourth set 7-6.

Nadal had been facing the distinct possibility of defeat within five minutes when he was reduced to 0-40 while trailing 3-4 in the set but produced a fantastic backhand pass and three massive serves to claw his way back into the match, which prompted the crowd to break into tumultuous chants of "Rafa".

The players were then forced off the court as officials shut the roof on Rod Laver Arena after rain swept across central Melbourne and the ball boys and girls scrambled around on their knees with towels to dry the court.

Nadal then fed off the crowd that had swung behind him and, after seemingly been down and out returned to his fist pumping, competitive best and took the tiebreak 7-5 to send the match into a decider.

Djokovic raced through the third set to take a 2-1 lead as he began to wear the Spaniard down and seized the set 6-2.

Djokovic set the tone when he blasted through the first game and held serve to love and ,while he had no break points on Nadal's first service game of the set, the Spaniard was forced to battle as the Serb forced three deuce points.

The world number one continued the pressure on Nadal's serve in the fourth game when he sealed the important break and then consolidated for a 4-1 lead when he again held his own serve to love.

Djokovic, who was stepping inside the court and attacking Nadal's top-spin forehand while compelling the Spaniard to play from deep behind the baseline, again pressured Nadal on serve then held his own serve to love to take a 5-2 lead.

He sealed the set when he broke Nadal to love in the next game and the momentum had definitely swung towards the defending champion.

Djokovic only dropped two points on serve in the 45-minute third set.

Djokovic's powerful forehand finally started to find its range as he levelled the match at one-set each by grabbing the second set 6-4.

The error-ridden first set had lasted 80 minutes, just two minutes shorter than the entire women's final on Saturday, and while Djokovic discovered his rhythm in the second the set still lasted 66 minutes.

The Serb also put pressure on Nadal's serve at every opportunity and broke in the fourth game to take a 3-1 lead.

Nadal, though, had won the point of the match when he produced a stunning running backhand top-spin drive down the line that brought the crowd to their feet after a 15-shot rally that swept back and forth across the court.

Djokovic was serving for the set but was broken when he held two set points before he seized back the initiative in the next game and broke Nadal again to level when the Spaniard served his second double fault.

Nadal fought off intense pressure on his own serve from Djokovic to break the world number one twice in an error-ridden first set before he won it 7-5 after 80 minutes to take the early lead.

Djokovic suffered a slight scare in the fourth game when he went over on his right ankle after attempting a slide, and went down to his haunches before he began to flex and roll it in circles at the end of the game.

Both players failed to really settle or stamp their authority on the match, though Djokovic had more opportunities to break the Spaniard's serve.

After breaking in the fifth game Nadal had to fight off Djokovic twice before the Serb broke in the eighth game, though Nadal seized back the advantage in the 11th game and sealed the opener on his third set point when a backhand return floated long.

JNTU-ANANTAPUR : B.Tech 4-1 (R07) Regular Exams Results (Nov/Dec-2011) & RC Notification

The results of B.Tech IV-I (R07) Semester Regular November/December 2011 examinations are declared. The resulst sheets have been dispatched to respective college principals. Students concerened are requested to contact their college principals for knowing the results.

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GATE Study Material for ECE

I wrote this post quite a long time back but could not finalize it till today, as I caught cold and feel sleepy most of the time. Compiling the results of the survey has become a difficult task for me, because of lack knowledge about the books and authors. In this post I just posted the information shared by many visitors here. I specially thankful to Prasanth PP, Sandeep Negi, Maulik Shah, Siva Satyendra Sahoo, Sourabh Sahu, Abhishek Gaur, Abhishek Anand, Ravikant Sonkar for their huge contribution for making this post possible.

I am also thankful to Gopika P, Akil Raza, Avishek Sinha Roy and Paras for their contribution for additional marital for GATE preparation. We whole Inspire n Ignite community is thankful these people for their help contribution.

I think for gate only some basic are required so if a student is doing regular study in his B.Tech he needs only a brush up… so any key notes n sum objective papers like or GK publication… or the study material of coaching centers like IES Made Easy are quiet sufficient and beneficial too. Ayushi Agarwal

Do visit GATE study material to learn about how to use multiple books for GATE preparation. You may find GATE Preparation Guide helpful in preparing for GATE too. This is an effort to collect all the GATE useful information at one place for easy access.

The reference books for GATE ECE students are below.

Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods,Transform Theory
Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S.Grewal

Calculus, Differential equations, Complex variables:
Intermediate Mathematics, S.chand publications by B.V.Sastry , K.Venkateswarlu ( if i remember ) both the volumes.

Probability and Statistics: 
Probability , statistics and queuing theory by S.C.Gupta & V.K.Kapoor

Networks: Network graphs:
Network Analysis by Van Valkenburg
Network Theory by Alexander Sadiku, UA Bakshi
Network Theory by Shaum’s outline, Robbins and Miller

Electronic Devices
Electronic Devices and Circuits by Boylestead
Solid State Electronic Devices by Benjamin G Streetman
Integrated electronics by Milman Halkias
Electronic Devices and Circuits by David A Bell
Integrated Circuits: Sedra Smith, K.R. Botkar
Electronic Principals by Malvino

Analog and Digital Circuits 
Engineering Circuit Analysis Hayt & Kemmerly
Electric Circuits by Joseph A. Edminister
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits – Sadiku
Electronic Circuit Analysis by Donald Neamen
Electronic Devices and Circuits by Boylestead
Micro Electronic Circuits by Sedra & Smith
Digital Circuits Anand Kumar, Morris Mano

Signals and Systems:
Signals and System by Oppenham and Schiener
Signals and System: by Schaum Series, Willsky & Nacob
Signals and System by Sanjay Sharma

Control Systems:
Control Systems by Ogatta,Kuo
Linear Control Systems by B.S Manke.

Communications:
Communication Systems by Simon Haykin
Principle of Communication System by B. P. Lathi
Principle of Communication System by Taub & Schilling
Communication Systems by Carlson
Communication Systems by Sanjay Sharma

Electromagnetics
Electromagnetic Waves & Radiating Systems by Hayt, JD Kraus
Elements of Electromagneticsby Sadiku
Electromagnetics by J.D.Kraus
Engineering Applications of Electromagnetic Theory by Liao

Few other useful books for GATE ECE preparation.
Gate 2010 by R.S. Kanodia (for questions only)
Previous GATE Question papers(Made Easy Publishers,GK publishers etc)
Previous Engg Services question papers(Made Easy Publishers)
Aptitude Test-D R Choudhary
GATE Physics Self Study Book by Surekha Tomar
Multiple Choice Questions with Explainatory Answers by UPKAR Publication , Agra

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Wish you all a great luck with your preparation and wish you the best in results.

Standard Books for GATE Electronic and Communication- EC

Books not only prepare a platform for the preparation but also hike the confidence level of the student, which is a key to the success. If the students wish to prepare themselves for GATE exam without going for anycoaching then you must study the standard books thoroughly .Along with the books you should also go through the previous year questions, this gives an idea of asking questions.

1. Network Analysis: Van Valkenburg
2. Network and Systems: D. Roy Choudhary
3. Integrated Electronics: Jacob Milman & C. Halkias, Millman & Grabel
4. Integrated Circuits: K.R. Botkar
5. Op. Amps & Linear Integrated Circuit: Gayakwad
6. Digital Logic & Computer Design: Moris Mano
7. Signals and System: Oppehum, Willsky & Nacob
8. Automatic Control System: Benjamin C. Kuo
9. Control System Engineering: Nagrath & Gopal
10. Principle of Communication System: Taub & Schilling
11. Communication System: A. Bruu Carlson
12. Electromagnetic Waves & Radiating Systems: Jardon & Balmain, JD Kraus

TCS to hire 15,000 in Q4, to exceed hiring target for FY12

Software major TCS on Tuesday said it will hire close to 15,000 people in the January-March quarter and with addition the company will exceed its target of hiring 60,000 people for the 2011-12 fiscal.

“If you look at the gross, we have already done 51,000 and as far as this quarter is concerned, we will do close to 15,000 more. So the 60,000 number will go up,” TCS Vice-President and Head (Global HR) Ajoy Mukherjee told reporters here.

At the beginning of the year, TCS had said it expected to hire about 60,000 people during FY 2012.

The company has added 18,907 (gross) and 11,981 (net) employees during the October-December quarter, taking its total headcount to 2,26,751 employees.

In the previous quarter, TCS added 20,349 people, which was the highest addition by the company in any three-month period. The attrition rate during the third quarter fell to 12.8 per cent, Mukherjee added.

TCS today reported an 18.26 per cent jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,802.77 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 as compared to a net profit of Rs 2,301 crore in the year-ago period.

HCL, ITC, Cisco and others up their hiring during slowdown to get better talent at lower cost

As the economy shows signs of volatility, one company hopes to make the best of the opportunity and break with tradition for the second time in a row. Like it did during the previous slowdown, HCL Technologies plans to create more than 10,000 jobs globally and a few thousand more in India, even as most of its peers are going slow on hiring.

Comparatively, HCL Tech had a net hiring of 12,489 in 2011. During 2008-09, the country’s fourth largest software exporter made 15,000 new job offers, and was amply rewarded: it closed orders worth twice compared with the year before, and grew by 20% while others lost share. “Economic situations like these are an opportunity to hire the best of talent at a comparatively lower cost,” says HCL Technologies senior VP (HR) Ravi Shankar.

The company is not the only one to go against the current though. ITC, Cisco Systems, Lupin, Hyundai, Mercer Consulting, Edelweiss and Yatra.com are among those planning to significantly increase their hiring this year to either take advantage of low-cost hiring or to achieve business gains.

Shiv Agrawal, CEO of recruitment firm ABC Consultants, says hiring in sectors, especially the ones which are not export-dependent, are showing signs of insulation from external economic factors. “Companies have to infuse fresh talent if they want to continue their pace of growth. And the current situation can be a golden opportunity for some,” he says.

E-Books 1 To 4 Years (Year wise) For JNTU-HYD , JNTU-KAKINADA & JNTU-ANANTAPUR

All the B.Tech Text Books are posted according to the on going regulations in JNTU-HYD, JNTU-KKD & JNTU-ATP.Click on the respective Year/Semester/Branch to get the text books
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2-1 EEE	2-2 EEE
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JNTU-ANANTAPUR : MBA/MCA I Semester Exams scheduled to start from 30th Jan Are postponed to 6th Feb 2012

The Principals of affiliated colleges offering MBA/MCA program(s) are requested to note that the MBA/MCA regular examinations scheduled to start from 30th January 2012 (Monday) are once again postponed to 6th February 2012 (Monday). The new time table will be notified shortly. The Principals are requested to inform the students concerned.

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