Travel Itinerary - Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is one of the oldest heritage sites of the world. The tour is initiated from Chennai. The tourists will be taken to see the magnificent shore temples of Mahabalipuram. They are ancient and display the finesse of Pallava sculpture. Then, the participants will travel to Puducherry which is a palace of serenity. Next, a temple tour is scheduled where they can realise the wonder of Brihadeeshwara temple in Tanjavur built by the Cholas in medieval times. The next temple visit is planned is the great Meenakshi temple in Madurai. After such frenzied sight-seeing, a day of rest and relaxation is planned at the blissful Ootacamund hill station. Finally, the tourists will be taken to Kanyakumari to witness the gorgeous sunset and then return to Chennai.

Travel Itinerary ( 22 / 12 /09 to 26/12/09)

Day 1: Departure from Chennai airport and arrival at hotel at Mahabalipuram by bus at 8 am. Sight - seeing planned until 1:30 pm where return to hotel is followed by lunch. Preparation to leave hotel is planned at 7 pm where departure to Puducherry takes place. Overnight stay at Puducherry hotel.

Day 2: Visit to Aurobindo Ashram followed by departure to Tanjavur at 7am to reach Madurai at 9 am by train. Visit to Brihadeeshwara temple planned. Overnight stay at Tanjavur.

Day 3: Departure from Tanjavur at 7am to reach Madurai at 9 am by train. Visit to Meenakshi temple planned. Departure from Madurai at 4 pm and travel to Ooty hillstation by bus.

Day 4: Sight - seeing and shopping scheduled for the day. Departure planned at 3pm and arrival at Kanyakumari expected at 5 pm by air plane.

Day 5: Return to Chennai planned at 2pm.

Extended definition - Engineering

Engineering is the application of scientific principles to solve problems and develop feasible and viable solutions for the benefit of the human race at large. A person who practises engineering is known as engineer.

An engineer applies the principles of physics and mathematics to solve problems or make improvements. They need to have a thorough knowledge of the basic scientific and logical thinking and also need to update themselves about the latest developments in their chosen field of study.

Engineering is defined as an application of mathematics and physics. Creating mathematical models help engineers to analyse the problems and provide a suitable solution. Usually, many solutions are available and the one which satisfies all the constraints is chosen. Prototypes, simulations, scale-models, destructive and non-destructive testing are common tools to test the product. Testing ensures the functionality of the solution. Safety is also taken into account. With the advent of computers, problem solving has become easier and faster.

The major branches of engineering are aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. With the exponential growth of technology, computer engineering, software engineering, nanotechnology, electronics and mechatronics have also emerged.

In conclusion, scientists study the world as it is, engineers create the world that has never been.

Seeking Permission for practical training

XYZ College of Engineering

Chennai

30 November 2009

The HR Head

MICPL

Chennai

Dear Sir/Madam,

Sub: Application for practical training program

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I believe I fulfill the eligibility to receive this training. I am technically qualified in software programming. I have won the best paper award in national level symposium "ZYX" for my application oriented thesis "Balanced Score Card". I also like designing websites as a hobby. As a software company, I am confident that I will be useful and beneficial once I complete the industrial, hands-on training. Also, I am confident that my leadership qualities are upto the scratch. This is strengthened by the fact that I was unanimously selected as Class President this year.

I thank you for spending your invaluable time on my letter. I have enclosed my resume. I look forward to talking to you.

Yours faithfully,

KLM.

Bar graph

This bar graph depicts the amount spent by a typical American in 2006 on entertainment.

Interpretation: $60 is spent on the Internet. Slightly less money is spent on recorded music at $50. $120 is spent on Home videos. Then, $100 is spent on books. Newspapers and magazines are nearly equally spent on, each at $50.

Explanation: The maximum money is spent on Home Video at $120. This embodies the declining trend to visit theatres and enjoy movies at home. Astonishingly, books occupy the second position with $100 spent in a year. This is a heartening trend. A typical American then dips into the pocket for Internet ($60 per year), closely followed by Recorded music ($50 per year). Clearly, technology is the upcoming money-spinner. Lastly, newspapers and magazines cost $50 each respectively. It is a statistic that sadly reminds us the good times before recession that ushered the closure of many American newspaper companies. All in all, entertainment is a major portion of everybody's budget.

Pie Chart

Explanation: This pie chart shows the percentage of languages from which the English words in the modern dictionary. 29% of today's English words have been derived form French. Another 29% of the words have their roots from Latin. The third major chunk is received from Germanic Languages, i.e. Old/Middle English, Old Norse and Dutch at 26%. 4% of the words are derived from proper nouns. Some words are derived from Greek (6%) and the remaining are from other unknown languages( 6%).

Interpretation: The above pie-chart proves beyond doubt that English is a hybrid language. It is surprising that only 26% of the words in use today are derived from Germanic languages. Also, it is ironic that England's archaic rival was France in the annals of history but French has contributed nearly 29% of our modern English dictionary! Contrary to old adages which equate Greek and Latin, only 6% of English's words have their roots in Greek whereas Latin is the parent of a whopping 29% of the words. As time marches on, some rules bend. This is evident from the fact that 4% of English words have been derived from proper nouns. The remaining words have their roots from other languages, a clear by-product of imperialism. After this analysis, one need not wonder why there are so many exceptions in English!