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Sunday, October 09, 2016

Durga Puja Darshan 08 Oct 2016 Part 1





Durga Puja Darshan 08 Oct 2016 Part 1

is part of my on going series of Vlogs on my daily visit to different DURGA PUJA's all over Durgapur. I try to show what I see myself, going around the PUJA Pandals, in an attempt to provide the viewers a peek into the DURGA PUJA festivities. What the atmosphere is, what the various DURGA PUJA Pandals look like, how all these Panadals & the road/street leading to them are decorated with colorful dazzling lights. How people enjoy & celebrate DURGA PUJA.



The Durga Puja Darshan 08 Oct 2016 Part 1 video only covers the LIVE Show being performed by artists at Brahma Kumaris Center in Durgapur. They call it "JEEVANT DURGA" meaning "Living DURGA". They have these artist performing instead of the usual clay idols. The concept is very refreshing & I make sure I visit them every year, in fact I visit them more than once.



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Saturday, October 08, 2016

Durga Puja Darshan 07 Oct 2016





DURGOTSAV, NAVRATRI 2016 is here.

I love hopping from one Durga Puja Pandal to another during Bengal's biggest festival, DURGA PUJA. This is a small compilation of clips & pictures taken during Pandal hopping on 07 Oct 2016.



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Sunday, April 17, 2016

How to flash Nexus 6P Factory Image

How to Flash Nexus Factory Image manually using a PC or Mac.


I've used the Nexus 6P & Flashed the  Developer Preview Factory Image on it on my Windows 10 PC, using ADB & Fastboot, right from scratch. Even the first-timers will have no issues following the video & can easily get the job done, if they follow the video tutorial properly.

The method can be used to Flash any Factory Image on any Nexus device.


Comments and thoughts are most welcome. 


Tuesday, March 22, 2016

iPhone SE - all you need to know

The iPhone SE is the latest 4" smaller iPhone, which is a successor to the hugely successful iPhone 5s. This is an iPhone 6s in an iPhone 5s size. A definite buy for someone interested in a compact iPhone with all the goodies of the flagship iPhone 6s series.



The iPhone SE was launched on March 21. It will be available for order starting March 24 & the deliveries start March 31.



The iPhone SE comes in Silver, Gold, Space Grey & Rose Gold colors, in either 16 or 64 GB at a price of $399 & $499. There are various contract options available as well, so check out at your local store or online.



I am very pumped about checking the real thing out as soon as it launches in my location.



Keep it simple stupid.



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Monday, March 14, 2016

How to roll back to Marshmallow from Android N developer Preview OTA


How to install Android N Developer Preview OTA: Video Guide

Android N Developer Preview OTA Update Page: Android Beta Program OR Alt Link

List of Compatible Devices, on which Android N Developer Preview can be installed: Nexus 6P, Nexus 5x, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus 9G, Nexus Player, Pixel C & General Mobile 4G


BACKUP DATA before proceeding. The OTA rollback will WIPE ALL DATA



If you updated to Android N Developer Preview OTA (over the air) on you compatible device & want to roll back to the latest stable Marshmallow build, just open google chrome on your device & go to either g.co/androidbeta OR google.com/android/beta. You will find a list of your devices enrolled for the android beta program, UNENROLL DEVICE will be written next to your already enrolled device. Simply click on Unenroll Device, confirm by clicking on LEAVE BETA & you can go to Settings-About Phone-System Update to start downloading the latest public Marshmallow Build. Once the download completes, follow the prompt to RESTART & INSTALL marshmallow on your device. Takes around 5 minutes. Phone restarts a couple of times. You get a fresh & clean install, all data gets a wipe. Do back up your data before starting the whole process.

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How to install Android N Developer Preview OTA


Android N Developer Preview OTA Update Page: Android Beta Program OR alt link to Android Beta Program

List of Compatible Devices, on which Android N Developer Preview can be installed: Nexus 6P, Nexus 5x, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus 9G, Nexus Player, Pixel C & General Mobile 4G

Failed OTA Update, help: Android Central article

How to Install Android N Developer Preview OTA: 
Installing the Android N Developer Preview on one of the compatible devices, OTA is a much easier way than flashing it manually. 

UNLOCK BOOTLOADER & BACKUP DEVICE before proceeding

For the OTA Installation, simply go to https://google.com/android/beta or g.co/androidbeta using Google Chrome. You will be required to Log In to your account. The Android N Developer Preview webpage has all the information about the Android Beta Program. Scroll down to the list of devices, compatible for the OTA update. Click on “Enroll Device” besides the device of choice. You have to agree to the Terms & Conditions , Click on “Join Beta” & boom, the device gets enrolled. A OTA download option will pop up, click on download or go to Settings-About Phone-System Update & Click on Download. Once the OTA is downloaded, click on “Restart & Install”. It takes around 5 minutes for the process to finish & Android N Developer Preview is installed. Nothing gets deleted. The data & settings remain as it is.

If you get into trouble because of a failed OTA update, check out this article: http://www.androidcentral.com/android-n-developer-preview-can-wreck-your-nexus-think-you-act

Hope this guide was helpful. Let me know if I should make a tutorial/Guide on “How to install Android N Developer Preview by flashing system image manually”.

Any & every feedback is most welcome.

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Saturday, March 12, 2016

Centering on a 4 Jaw Chuck using Marking Block

Centering on a Jaw Chuck using Marking Block/Surface Gauge is one skill which a good turner needs to master in order to do precise jobs on the Lathe. 



It is a bit tricky at the beginning but as one gains experience & practice, centering becomes fun & a lot of machinists take pride in their centering skills (including myself :P).



I have tried to demonstrate how one can use a Marking Block/Surface Gauge for Centering on a 4 Jaw Chuck. Would love feedback on the video, if it was helpful or not. I will be posting a video on dialing a job on a lathe, soon. 



Wednesday, February 24, 2016

National Symposium on Advancement in the Field of Metrology - 27 Feb 2016

The New Horizons Institute of Technology, Durgapur, an Institute, affiliated to WBSCTE & Approved by AICTE, is going to organize a 1 Day National Symposium on Advancement in the Field of Metrology, in technical collaboration with The Institute of Engineers (India), Kolkata, on 27 Feb 2016. 

They have been kind to Chandra Engineers, Durgapur (an Industrial Training Institute, involved in Vocational Training & CAD Training) & allowed them to advertise by displaying their Flex at the venue of the above mentioned Symposium.

The Flex features some of the ex-trainees of Chandra Engineers & their activities during the training. It's very exciting & pleasing to share the Flex with the Trainees & the whole world, have a look below:


P.S. Special thanks to NHIT & it's students for making the training courses a big success.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Freedome 251, 5 things you need to know

Here are 5 things you need to know about Ringingbells Freedom 251, the world's cheapest smartphone



how to remove dust from tempered glass screen protector

It's really very frustrating if you get a dust/lint particle trapped beneath the tempered glass screen protector. However, there's a very simple way to get the dust/lint particle out & have a perfect install. In this video, I have used a Sticky Tape to catch the lint particle & make my install perfect.



Thanks a lot for watching.



KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid)




Thursday, February 18, 2016

buy freedom 251

I was able to buy the Freedom 251 at around 09:35 Am on 18 Feb 2016 after a long wait starting at 5:30 AM on 18 Feb 2016. Yesssss.....



I have recorded a small video which shows how I accomplished this daunting task :D 



Here are some details:



1. Price: Rs. 251/-

2. Delivery Cost: Rs. 40/-

3. Delivery Schedule: 4 months

4. Payment: NO COD only Prepaid Payment options through CCAvenue including Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, Cash Card, Mobile Payment, Wallet.

5. It is really tough to get through to the payment gateway & make the payment. Keep your fingers crossed. :P



Wednesday, February 17, 2016

how to book freedom 251

To book your own Freedom 251, simply log on to www.freedom251.com & click on the Green Button (on which bookin starts from 18 Feb 2016, 6AM onwards is mentioned), on the center of the landing page. Right now, clicking on the button does not do anything but it will from 18 Feb 2016, 6 AM on words. 



The highlights of the phone are:



1. 4" qHD IPS Display

2. 3.2 Mega Pixel rear camera & 0.3 Mega Pixel front camera

3. 3G Connectivity

4. 1.3 GHz quad core processor 

5. 1 GB RAM & 8 GB Internal Memory & support for up to 32 GB Memory Card

6. 1450 mAh battery

7. Android Lollipop 5.1

8. 1 Year Warranty

9. 650 plus service centers across INDIA.



India's Cheapest smartphone Freedom 251 Technical Specs

Ringing Bells : ringingbells.co.in



Ringing Bells, a Noida based Phone Manufacturer will be launching the World's Cheapest Smartphone, The FREEDOM 251 at a cost of just Rs. 251/- on 17 Feb 2016 at 07:00PM in New Delhi. India's Defense Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar will be unveiling the phone. 



The Technical Specifications of the Phone are as follows:



1. Screen: 4 Inches qHD ISP Display

2. 3.2 Mega Pixle rear camera

3. 0.3 Mega Pixle front camera

4. 1.3 GHz quad core processor

5. 1 GB RAM

6. 8GB ROM

7. SD Card support

8. 1450 mAh battery

9. Android Lollipop 5.1



The warranty will be as follows:



1. Phone - 1 Year

2. Battery & Charger - 06 Months

3. Earphones - 03 Months



This phone can be booked from 18 Feb 2016, 06:00 AM upto 21 Feb 2016, 08:00 PM.



The Freedom 251 has been specially targeted to deliver technology to the last person & boost Digital India, Make in India & Skill India.



Sub - Rs.500 India's cheapest smartphone Freedom 251 launch at 7:00 PM on 17 Feb 2016

India's cheapest smartphone, costing just Rs.500, the #Freedom251 by Noida based manufacturer #Ringing Bells is going to be launched at 7:00 PM today, 17 Feb 2016. This will be nothing short of a revolution. I am sure the Chinese are having a big big headache already. 

Modi Govt. has been a big driving force behind the project with a motive of delivering Technology to the last man in the queue. This will be a big step towards #DigitalIndia & #MakeInIndia

The details about the technical specifications will be known during the launch event at Delhi. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the same.


Tuesday, February 16, 2016

(hindi हिन्दी) India's cheapest Rs 500 Smartphone Freedom 251 by Ringing...

Rs.500 Smartphone - Freedom 251 by Ringing Bells. India's cheapest smartphone



Ringing Bells, a Noida based Indian Mobile Phone manufacturer has come up with Freedom 251, the cheapest smartphone in India, which will be sub Rs.500. The smartphone will be launched on 17 Feb' 2016 by Honbl Defence Minister Sri. Manohar Parrikar. This is in line with Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi's vision of empowering & reaching out to the last man as well as Digital India & Make in India.

The details about the smartphone are not yet revealed. It is most likely going to be an Android based smartphone. Stay tuned for the latest on the next biggest revolution in the smartphone industry.

Letv Le 1S for sale

I have the Letv Le 1S for sale.

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Saturday, February 13, 2016

Nillkin Amazing H Pro for Moto X Style Unboxing Installation

The Nillkin Amazing H+ Pro is a 0.2mm thick tempered glass
screen protector. I've unboxed the retail package for the prospective buyers to
see before they purchase. I've also tried to basically create a tutorial for
the installation & finally give an overview.

It adds the minimal of bulk, a screen protector can add. One
can easily use a case with it. The size & the fit are great, although
Nillkin has tried to avoid the "halo effect" by keeping the width of
the screen protector exactly equal to the width of the display area, they have
come close but there is the halo effect. However that is not too bad & one
will observe hard to pick it up. It also feels nice to touch, almost like the
original screen itself. I'd rate this product 8 out of 10.

Authenticate your Nillkin Tempered Glass Screen Protector on
nillkin.com/web07/en-index.html



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Monday, February 01, 2016

Radial Drilling Machine Operation

Hello friends, 



This is a very quick video where I try & show the operation of a Radial Drilling Machine. They are particularly useful for drilling jobs, requiring multiple holes at multiple locations as the drilling head can very easily & quickly, be moved to the precise location one needs to drill.