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Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, Distinguished Scientist & Chief Controller R&D (ACE & NS) was in Pb Engineering College to address the students and Faculty on 5th Nov. 08, and gave a meticulous, inspiring and patriotic lecture.
He cited extensive competence to meet challenges of Technology to Indian Engineers, most times denied, with a big NO.
The question emerges, if that competence is available, then why does India lag in small and trifle things?

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- Posted on November 5th, 2008 in Pages, General, Education, Management, Publications | 1,825 Views | Comments (0)

Materials Handbook Link

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- Posted on November 4th, 2008 in Technical, Engineering, Free Stuff | 1,772 Views | Comments (0)

Is Each one Capable? ( PART XVI of my TQOP series )

Probably Not! Probably Yes!

Capability is the inherent or achieved ability to accomplish a task. To be capable - at the time of need - is an attribute the whole world looks for.

Capability of past and /or of future brings in no accolades. For there is an adage- A friend in need is friend indeed. Substitute ‘Friend’ with ‘Capability’ to read the implied. At the time of need- but it needs a strategic preparation for the distant opportunity:

Part 16 of my series on Each one is Capable of “A Total Quality Organisation Thru’ People” is available in electronic-form on the world wide web: Part 16- Each one is Capable is about:

Abstract

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- Posted on November 3rd, 2008 in Technical, Foundry, Education, Engineering, Management, Publications | 7,230 Views | Comments (1)

Plagiarism: Wikipedia defines it as ” It is the use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work”.

Indulging is Plagiarism, or copyright infringement etc is not only unethical, but it also denies one the opportunity to progress knowledge, learn, develop and so on. Rather than get credit(s) one looses credibility too.

How Can People Avoid Plagiarism?

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- Posted on November 3rd, 2008 in Pages | 2,623 Views | Comments (1)

Planning is the first step to the launching of an ‘Action’. Even to press a trigger of a gun one has to press the lever almost to the extent of 80% ( Following the Pareto’s 80-20 rule). This forms an essential part of TOET (test of Elementary Training). Proverbially Japanese also spend 80 % of their time planning. –>isn’t it large vis-a-vis 20 % spent by Americans?

- Posted on November 1st, 2008 in Pages, Technical, Education, Engineering, Management | 1,687 Views | Comments (0)