Article on Media Lab Asia

Article on MLA (Media Lab Asia)

Media Lab Asia was promoted by Department of Information technology, MCIT, Govt. of India as a not for profit company in 2001. The objective of the company was set to bring the benefits of ICT to the common man. It started with the functional activity areas such as World Computer (Affordable, ubiquitous computing & access devices), Bits for All (Low Cost, High bandwidth connectivity) and Tomorrow's Tool (Rurally relevant applications). However it was later changed to application areas such as ICT for- Healthcare , Education , livelihood , Empowerment of Disabled , and Wireless Connectivity .

Since then the company has taken up 75 development projects and some of the projects are now being rolled out at the national level. The company has a unique way of growth by working with an expanding network of research laboratories for undertaking development work. It started with creating a hub at some of the IITs and the list of such project partners has grown to more than 40. The partners are a combination of academic and R&D institutions, industry, NGOs and Govt. Agencies. The projects can be sponsored by Corporate Bodies, Govt. (Central/State) and Local Municipal Bodies/Panchayats etc.

After development the technology is taken from lab to land for pilot testing/ large scale deployment through a unique scheme of provider/user membership under PPP model. MLAsia is poised for developing relevant & sustainable technologies and culturally appropriate solutions touching daily lives of common people in years to come.

Photography: Way to Recall

There are some moments in life that we always want to recall or remember. For that, the most convenient and suitable medium is “Photographs”. By having a look on our childhood photographs we often get so happy and touched that once again, we have that innocent feeling in our heart. Photographs remind us of those wonderful moments that we use cherish with our friends, parents or relatives. They remind us of the beauty of the place that we have ever visited and loved that trip.It’s very common to have a love for photography and it can be in any age. I always had a passion for photography. I always try to capture the best moments in my life in my camera. The most beautiful thing I always want to capture in my camera is nature. It has always been the most loving thing to me. Nature helps us to calm down our mind and emotions. And sometimes there are so beautiful landscapes that you just cannot resist taking the photographs and capture that beauty in your camera forever to enjoy it throughout your life. When I was a little girl I took the 1st wedding photos for a close friend of the family and that when this big passion became bigger, I was so young but still able to take such great photos.I currently photograph everything that I can. I can be pretty creative when I want. I have amazing photos of some hilly areas and some sky sceneries that look awesome. I capture them when the sky gives such beautiful colours combinations that a painter cannot even imagine. Really, it is true that no one can copy what god has made. May it be nature or any creativity in the sky.I have been taking photographs for various events like: 1) Birthday parties2) College Events 3) WeddingsBut frankly saying, nature has always been my first love for photography. Also I love taking photographs of beautiful creatures on earth. May it be animals, birds or pets. Learn to capture every moment. If you miss it, than you missed it as it will never be repeated.One day I hope to become a professional. It's all about having that special "eye" for the photo and making sure that it's perfect. Cause we have only, this one medium of recalling our life and some great moments that we always want to remember. So why not make them perfect one and keep them with us forever.Keep taking those photos and keep the memories going !!!

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Love, Health & Wealth

A woman came out of her house and saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard.

She did not recognize them.

She said "I don't think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat."

"Is the man of the house home?", they asked. "No", she replied. "He's out."

"Then we cannot come in", they replied.

In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened. "Go tell them I am home and invite them in!"

The woman went out and invited the men in" " We do not go into a House together," they replied. "Why is that?" she asked.

One of the old men explained: "His name is Wealth," he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing to another one, "He is Success, and I am Love."

Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home."

The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed. "How n ice!!", he said. "Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth.

Let him come and fill our home with wealth!"

His wife disagreed. "My dear, why don't we invite Success?" Their daughter was listening from the other corner of the house.

She jumped in with her own suggestion: "Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!" "Let us heed our daughter's advice," said the husband to his wife. "Go out and invite Love to be our guest ."

The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest."

Love got up and started walking toward the house.

The other 2 also got up and followed him.

Surprised, the lady asked Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?"

The old men replied together: "If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would've stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him.

Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success !!!!!!"