The new ipod shuffle

Apple released the 3^rd generation of ipod shuffle earlier this week.

It’s unbelievable small, yet astonishingly big.

With a one-sized flash memory of 4GB, it is priced at 79$. Colours available are silver and black.

A unique feature of this ipod, which is not available in any other ipods, is the “voice over” feature. The ipod talks, and tells you which song you are listening to. Not just English, but 14 different languages.

This is the first shuffle that has a non-shuffle play mode. You can choose between a regular mode and shuffle mode. You can also have multiple playlists for the first time on a shuffle. It is also the first ipod shuffle that doesn’t have the trademark navigation wheel. The volume controls are on the headphones, while the mode control is on the ipod itself.

And that’s not all, it’s big enough for some personalised engraving.

Of exams and laughs

I always thought the CG MST would be the best exam memory I would carry from VJTI. But I was wrong. I underestimated the novelty of paper setters in VJTI. From questions that make your stomach churn to ridiculous instructions , they have it all.

This is the paper I got for the mid semester test of Multimedia Systems.



“Please don‘t write stories”
It’s a known fact that engineering papers are graded based on their length. So, we HAVE to write looooong answers with a lot of masala to spice it up. Paraphrasing is used extensively to convert a one-sentence answer into 3 sentences, without increasing the actual content. The examiner, not wanting to waste his time in correction, didn’t want to read “stories” in a 20 mark paper.

“Write crisp answers. You may use bullets”
Hands down, this person was definitely a big fan of MS Word. If only we could submit a soft copy of the answer sheet.

“Describe a multimedia application used in VJTI. lf there is no such application, describe what activities can benefit from multimedia applications.”
No such application in VJTI? Are you kidding? I wonder if Mr/Miss Paper-Setter knows what multimedia is!

Such are the exams of the oldest and most prestigious engineering college in Maharashtra. VJTI raaks!

Rahman Raga

He’s finally done it। The Oscars, not one but TWO black ladies, proudly go home with him। The Golden Globe, Baftas, and our very own Filmfare aren’t far behind. Hats off to the musical genius. Here’s a list of the lesser known famous songs of this music maestro. Source: my personal music collection.

Pray for me brother: Title track of his first English album as his contribution to fight global poverty।
Bombay Dreams- Wedding Qawalli, Love’s never easy: Featured in the Broadway musical that had packed audiences.
Delhi 6- Arziyaan: A mosque song inspired by traditional sufi music.
Janne Tu Ya Jaane na - Kahin to hogi who: A very un-Rahmanish song by Vasundhara Das and Rashid Ali
Jodha Akbar- In lamhon ke daaman: The sweet romantic song depicting Jodha and Akbar’s love story. Jodha Akbar- Khwaja mere Khwaja: The mosquito-killing sufi song. Have you seen the choreography? Kisna- Hum Hai is Pal Yahaan: Featured Vivek Oberoi in a pre-independence era love story with Antonio Bernath
Lagaan- O Re Chhori
Lakeer- Paighaam, sadiyaan
Meenaxi- Ye Rishta: Reena Bharadwaj’s debut song that topped the charts for weeks. Excellent art direction by M F Hussain.
Rang De Basanti- Tu Bin Bataaye: Slow romantic number by Madhushree.
Rang De Basanti- Khoon Chala: Riots after a public protest. Very touching song by Mohit Chouhan (of Tum se hi fame)
Saathiya- Humdum, Udi Udi, Mangalyam, Naina Milaike: The music was originally composed for Alaipayuthey, the Tamil movie starring Madhavan. It was then remade in Hindi as Saathiya. All songs except “Naika Milaike” are also in the Tamil version.
Slumdog Millionaire- Dreams On Fire
Slumdog Millionaire- Ringa Ringa: It bears a resemblance to the famous “Choli ke peeche kya hai”
Swades- Yuhi Chala
Taal- Ishq bina, Kariye Na, Nahim Saamne
Yuva- Fanaa, Badal, Kabhi Neem: Like Saathiya, music was composed for Tamil version “Ayutha Ezhuthu”, starring Madhavan and Esha Deol.
Zubeidaa- dheeme dheeme, mehendi, Hai na, Pyaara Sa Gaon
Fiza- Piya Haji Ali: A guest composition in Fiza shot at the Haji Ali dargah.
Jeans- ajooba: The originally-Tamil-but-dubbed-in-Hindi movie captured all 7 wonders of the world
Pukar- Que Sera Sera: Prabhu Deva’s rubber-man dance made everyone go towards the dance floor.
Dil Hi Dil Mein- Dola Dola: An unheard number from an even lesser-heard of film, which was a remake of You’ve got Mail.

Songs sung by the legend himself:
Guru- Tere Bina: Another sufi song with real-life couple Abhiash.
Dil Se- title song: The lovely cinematography in conjunction with the beats was the chartbuster.
Swades- Yo jo des
Rang De Basanti- Lukkha Chhupi: A mother-son song by Lata Mangeshkar and Rahman.
Slumdog Millionaire- O Saaya