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Business Process Execution Language
5 October 2008As defined in the abstract of the Web Services Business Process Execution Language OASIS Standard WS-BPEL 2.0, WS-BPEL (or BPEL for short) is a language for specifying business process behavior based on Web Services. Processes in WS-BPEL export and import functionality by using Web Service interfaces exclusively.
Business processes can be described in two ways. Executable [...]
Palmtop Nuclear Fusion Device Invented
30 September 2008The nuclear reaction that powers the Sun has been reproduced in a pocket-sized device, scientists announced today.
Researchers have for years tried to harness nuclear fusion to power the world. But its cousin, nuclear fission — the breaking apart of atoms — is the only method so far commercially viable.
The latest invention is not in the [...]
The Business Value of Software
29 September 2008Software isn’t just a tool for experts, and understanding the business advantages of the right software solution isn’t just the purview of IT professionals. Software touches processes central to the business such as operations, customer acquisition and retention, supply and partner management, and product and service development. [...]
Golden temple
26 September 2008Ajanta and Ellora
23 September 2008The splendid rock cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora are located near Aurangabad, a city in Maharashtra, a state in western India. These temples represent the pinnacle of rock cut temple architecture in India achieved by the ancient craftsmen. The temples cover a vast range of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain religious themes, and were built [...]
The temples of Khajuraho
22 September 2008The temples of Khajuraho are among the most magnificent temples of India. These temples were built by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty of central India between 9th and 10th century. The temples are famous all over the world for a large number of erotic sculptures, which are wonderful works of art, and also [...]
Taj Mahal
22 September 2008The design of the Taj mahal has been inspired by the description of the garden of paradise in the Holy Quran. The best architects, craftsmen and masons were summoned from all over the world for this project of mammoth proportions. In those days, it cost nearly 41 million rupees, and involved the use of over [...]
India was shining
19 September 2008India was the richest country on earth till the British invasion in the 17th century.
India has never invaded any country in her last 10,000 year history.
India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
The world’s first university was established in Takshila in 700BC. More than 10,000 students from all over the world studied over [...]
PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN
17 September 2008Q. Who is the GM of Hewlett Packard (hp) ?
Rajiv Gupta
Q. Who is the creator of Pentium chip (needs no introduction as 90% of the today’s computers run on it)?
Vinod Dahm
Q. Who is the third richest man on the world?
According to the latest report on Fortune Magazine, it is Azim Premji, who is the CEO [...]
Retailer Best Buy to buy Napster
16 September 2008The acquisition values Napster at $2.65 a share, more than twice its market value on Friday.
Best Buy said the move was to “reach new customers” and leverage Napster’s 700,000 existing subscribers.
The deal is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Best Buy said Napster’s easy-to-use interface, streaming music and mobile [...]
