How To Renew An Indian Passport In USA Through Post

Important Update:Cox and Kings Global Services is the authorized Service Provider for the Embassy of India and its Consulates across the USA for the Indian Passport Services with effect from May 7, 2016.

Please follow their instructions here

https://passport.in.ckgs.us/howtoapply

Ideas For Change:- Get Seeds From Vending Machines

Tired of endless search and visit to plant nurseries for getting quality vegetable seeds? Here is a simple solution ..... a vending machine at KSRTC bus stand at Thrissur, Kerela, India dispenses vegetable seeds  for six types of seeds, including spinach, pulses, ladyfinger and cucumber.Vending machine was set up by Kerala State Seed Development Authority.Each packet of seed will cost just 10Rs only. 

There was huge demand on first day itself. I could see people standing in queue to get seeds. This is definitely a positive steps and will boost growing Organic vegetables at home.We can expect more and more of these machines coming up in different parts of Kerala.

Tech Notes:- Windows Update Not Working Windows Update Error 80070422, 80244019, or 8DDD0018

While tweaking the OS for better performance most of us end up disabling services which are required. The most common mistake that we make is with respect to Windows update and then we end up with errors like 80070422, 80244019, or 8DDD0018.In most cases the updates will start working once you enable the following services

Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Windows Event Log
Windows Update
Software Licensing
Windows Modules Installer