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Velany Fernandes | July 05, 2003 11:27 IST

Get transported in time, to when you were an ape-man

Cavemen Challenge

You have been transported in time, to when you were an ape-man. If you want to return to the present, you will have to complete seven tasks. Guide your primeval self to find food. But, while you're at it, protect yourself from wild animals with fire. Careful! Don't exhaust your limited supply of fuel. You'll have to hunt for your food in the later stages, but first you must crack the hunting code. Test and see if your power of imagination has reached the level of present day man. Depending on how effectively you complete your tasks, you will be told how far you have evolved. Can you successfully climb the evolutionary ladder and return to the present?

Banking on Books

A bank that does not lend money or accept cash deposits! This Indian bank lets you withdraw books, retain the books you like and deposit the ones you have finished reading. You can borrow paperbacks or classics at a nominal interest and the bank will deliver the books to your doorstep. Just open an account with the bank by filling an online form. Deposit any amount in the 'Book Bank' through a cheque, DD or VPP and then choose the book/s you want to borrow or buy. If you don't have the time to go to a bookstore or a library, try banking here.

Home-Made Camera

A 7-inch cylindrical cardboard box, an aluminium soft drink can along with a few odds and ends are all you need to make a pinhole camera. The site has a step-by-step guide that teaches you how to make the camera, take and develop pictures. Inexpensive and easy to make, even children can make a camera of their own.

Free Skills

Looking out for IT courses that will enhance your job skills? This site provides free online IT tutorials and paid online courses. The free tutorials cover a wide range of skills. You can avail of comprehensive e-learning packages on MS Office, e-commerce, Java, Flash, XML and other web development and designing skills. You will also be given links to related sites that offer more information.

Inklink

This online version of the game Pictionary uses Macromedia Shockwave. And it needs quick thinking. Choose a secret word or phrase. Then draw clues and get others to guess your phrase. Points are awarded for correct guesses and good clues. You can also chat with players during the 'break'. A fun way to link with the world.

 



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