Eclipse became famous not only for being a first quality Java IDE developed with extensibility in mind, but also because it has a light graphic interface that is equal to the interface of the operational system where it's being executed. This graphic interface was separated from IDE main code and became what we know today as SWT (Standard Widget Toolkit).

SWT is a component layer over operational system standard components. A SWT button is in fact a button of your operational system. So if you apply a theme that changes the color or shape of your button, SWT button will modify in conformity with your new theme.

SWT Java applications always have the look of the operational system where they are executed in because they directly use those components to generate screen visualization. This approach lets the applications to interact with the environment in a better way, making them appear to be more natural to users and even lighter.

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has asked moderators for HSC exams to be lenient while checking maths and English papers. This is very bad on their part as the clever students will be affected...The average students would get the same marks as that of the clever ones for a answer that in unmatchable....

The Board says that they have asked to do so because of the pressure on Students...But do you expect exams to go like a smooth car ride on the express way?? No wayzz....of course not.....I myself a student feel that this is an unnecessary move...

"Instructions to 'overlook minor errors' were issued at a meeting of Mumbai moderators held in Vashi recently to inform them about their pre-and-post exam duties."

For letter-writing in English, moderators were told to give marks for small details like address, name, reference, subject, and introductory and sign-off lines like 'to...' and 'yours sincerely' etc. This means that even if the main body of the letter is riddled with errors, a student can get over 50% of the marks set aside for that question.

For maths, the moderators were told not to rely entirely on the final answers but to give marks for steps in case students had done these correctly, even if the final tally was incorrect

Chairman of the Board Dr Vasant Kalpande confirmed that they wanted to make life easy for students. "We have, as a general rule, asked moderators and chief moderators to go easy on certain subjects where, probably due to high stress levels, the students are not able to express themselves on paper despite knowing the answers," he said.

However, he added, there would be no compromise on the exam format. "There is no alternative to studies, and if students do not prepare well for the exams, we won't be able to help them," he pointed out. But is checking the paper liniently an alternative to low scoring marks???

The HSC exams began on February 21 and will end on March 5.

Japanese automaker Toyota had showcased their hybrid car Prius at the International Engineering Trade Fair in New Delhi.

The company has now said that they are considering the possibility of launching Prius in the Indian market.

However, the car would have to be imported to the Indian market which would practically double the cost of selling the car in the Indian market.

A Toyoshima, managing director, Toyota Kirloskar has said in a statement that the company is studying the Indian market to introduce the hybrid vehicle. He added: “But at current levels of duty, it could cost anywhere between Rs 20-25 lakh.”

The car sells for around Rs. 10 lakh in the US market where it is pretty popular due to its environment friendly status.

The company is also considering asking the Indian government to relax duties on such hybrid cars to promote them in the Indian market.

Tired of being asked about taking over from Amitabh Bachchan as the host of the television game show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Shah Rukh Khan finally snapped and said that comparisons should never be made.

"You should not play down a person for the sake of playing up a person," SRK told a press conference in New Delhi on December 4 to announce the launch of KBC.

SRK praised Bachchan for giving the programme a unique identity in the first and second season of KBC. "How can I step into his shoes? His feet are so big," he said.

Thoughout his interaction with the media, SRK maintained his calm and replied to the questions with a touch of humour.

"Amitji took this programme to new heights, and now, I have to live up to the expectatons. I am happy that I am coming back to the small screen and would soon be entering your bedrooms!" SRK exclaimed. "But let me clarify that I will not be the host, but the dost of my audience. This programme has given me an opportunity to interact with the audience and I am sure I will be able to make a place for myself in your hearts."

Reacting to a question that KBC happened to Bachchan when he was in a bad financial condition, SRK defended the Big B by saying, "He is an icon and it is not fair to talk about him in such a manner."

"I do three films a year and I will stick to this schedule," SRK continued. "I have made a commitment to Star Plus and I will have to find time to carry out my commitment."

When a scribe asked him who the next Bollywood king would be, SRK answered that there was no vacancy. "You find a new king when the old one abdicates. At the moment, you have a king," he smiled.

When asked whether he asked his son Aryan before he took up the show, SRK replied, "Yes, I told him that Sameer uncle (Nair, CEO, Star Entertainment, India) wanted me to take up the job of anchor of KBC. He told me promptly that I should do it only if Crorepati Uncle refuses. When I told him that Amitji has already refused, he was sad. I am confident he will forget it soon once the prgramme is on air."

By hosting KBC, SRK will make a comeback to television, where he started his career in shows like Fauji and Circus. 

Would he like to have Bachchan as a guest on his show? SRK said that he would go on his knees to Amitji and drive him back to the studio in a Santro -- the car which he endorses -- if the Big B agreed.

Siddartha Basu's Synergy Communications will continue to produce KBC. Basu's company has entered into a deal with Celador, who conceptualised the show.

"Star India has signed a five year contract with Celador for this format. The deal incorporates both the format and programme license, and is the longest continuing license that has been granted for this global phenomena," Basu said.