The Internet is under threat.

The Internet is under threat.

      If some phone companies have their way, then that wonderful thing we've grown up on - and used for years to search, chat, research, review, share photos, watch videos, and of course, Skype and Whatsapp - may become too expensive to afford.
The foundation of the Internet was built by men and women who worked hard and worked selflessly for the welfare of humanity. Whether it was Dennis Ritchie, who invented the C-Programming language which made much of software possible for the Internet; Vinton Cerf, the research student who co-authored the TCP/IP protocols on which the Internet runs today, or Time Berner-Lee, who wrote the HTML language which made browsing the World Wide Web possible, all of these noble individuals (and some institutions), donated their invention and innovation for the greater cause of humanity. Their efforts over decades kept the Internet open and neutral - enabling us to use it the way we do today, and have done, in the past.

        As of today, we pay for "Internet access" to our service provider or mobile operator based on the amount of bandwidth consumed (measured in GB per month or unlimited per month). Now comes greed and avarice. Some of India's over-sized, cash-hungry, customer-unfriendly mobile operators want to charge you based on the websites you visit, rather than the amount of data you download. They want to dictate to you what apps you can use. They want more money from all of us - to access the same Internet that we have always used, fairly freely. Can you imagine a scenario where your local electricity supply corporation, bills you based on the appliances you use?

             Electricity companies can't figure out what your end-usage is (except for the total units consumed). But mobile operators are able to figure out exactly what you are doing on the Internet. Many of them have installed "deep-packet-inspection" devices which tells them which apps you use. As more and more Indians go online - and a majority will use their mobile phones to do so - telecom companies should not be allowed to charge us based on what we use. It is fair to be charged on the amount of consumption, but do you want an Internet where you will be paying for per app-usage?

           India, a young nation of entrepreneurs can't afford not to have an open and neutral Internet. Let Trai hear this too. Let Trai know that we want to save the Internet. For us, and later for our kids as well.

From:
http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/dont-read-this-if-you-use-internet/46925342?utm_source=Mailer&utm_medium=ET_batch&utm_campaign=ettelecom_news_2015-04-15#./46925342?&_suid=142914127815209346768044642821
 

10 Essential Life Skill Every Kid Must Know

10 Essential Life Skill Every Kid Must Know

It is certain as children grow, they make many mistakes out of their curiosity to know and learn things. They do not know the consequences being young. This is the time you have to make your kids understand few very necessary things that can be useful to them forever.

1. ‘How’ To Deal With The Strangers:
   You have to make your kids think wise. Do not make them afraid of strangers, instead ask them to be always alert and do not indulge into any mischief that leads them into the unexpected dangers.
2. ‘How’ To React In A Natural Disaster:
   Teach your kids to assume the weather and predict certain weather changes. And in any case, if the natural disaster occurs, teach you kids not to overreact in such threatening natural imbalances. Make your kids strong and rational.
3. In Case If They Get Lost:
   It is must thing to make your child know ‘What’ is the name of the place that they are residing. So, in case if they get lost they can take the help of others to find their way back home easily and safely.
4. Teach Them Basic Navigation Skill:
   Always have a habit to teach your child the ‘way’ to shopping center near by your home. Ask them to guide you the perfect way back home. This would improve the navigation skill among the children.
5. Ask Them To Remember The Neighborhood:
   You have to assure that your child is friendly and aware of his neighborhood. So, in case of any emergency the child should be able to take help from the neighbors during emergencies.
6. The Home Address & Phone Number:
   It is must for you to make your child remember the home phone number and address in a way that they can find their home back, in case they get accidentally separated.
7. The Knowledge Of First-Aid:
   It is must for a child to know about the first aid. Make your child Gain knowledge about the first aid. As & when the child gets bruises and injured, using the medications will help them to avoid the infections and further damage to the body.
8. The Fire Safety Skills:
   You have to assure that in case of a fire in the place, your kids are prepared with the basic fire safety tips. Teach them how to use a fire extinguisher and how to protect themselves from injuries.
9. The Places Of Friends & Relatives:
   You have to also make sure that your kids remember the places where your relatives, best friends and family stays. During an emergency, this details memorized by your kid can help you during mishaps.
10. Remember The Emergency Numbers:
    The numbers like 108 for hospitals, 111 for the police and other such important numbers have to be remembered by the children. Thus, in case of any emergency the kids can help themselves and others by calling the police or the paramedics.