In the following example, I will demonstrate how to export GridView Data into MS-Excel using VB.NET. It uses the same business object to select data from database. I have simply formatted the GridView control from previous example.

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In this section, I will connect Business Logic Layer (BLL) to Data Access Layer and then User Interface Layer (UIL) to Business Logic Layer (BLL).
Note: If you are developing an enterprise application please see my next article on “Understanding 3-Tier vs. 3-Layer Architecture”. [More]

In this section, I will show you how to connect Data Access Layer(DAL) to previously designed database customer table in Part -1. But in order to access the database we will require connection string, so let's define the connection string called “LocalSqlServer” in web.config file. [More]

You might have read this beautiful story but I wanted to share it anyway. Here it goes...



One night a man had a dream. He dreamt he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. [More]

Each of us on this planet earth is proud of our own identity. Some are identifying on the basis of their race, skin color, religion, culture, community, rich, and poor. Some people are creating groups based on life style etc. But have we ever thought that how many people were born over generations to just create YOU? They could be from diverse backgrounds. [More]

The word 'Hindu' is NOT a Sanskrit word. Numerous scholars say it is not found in any of the Vedic literature. So it is important to know how such a name can truly represent the Vedic culture. And without the Vedic literature, there is no basis for “Hinduism.” Similarly, the name ‘India’ did not come from any Indian language or culture. So let’s find out their origin. [More]

Once upon a time, there lived a king who had four wives.

He adored his fourth queen so much that he always used to gift her with loads of ornaments and other such adornments. She was inseparable from the king and a perpetual accompaniment wherever he went. [More]

The word Karma came from Sanskrit word “Kri”, it means “to do”. Karma means not only action, but also the result of an action. The consequence of an action is a part of the action, and cannot be divided from it. Karma is a neutral, self-perpetuating law of the inner cosmos. [More]

A recent experience happened with my friend made me to think and write this article to educate those people who are not fully aware of the Swastika symbol used by different cultures and traditions. The word “swastika” comes from the Sanskrit word Svastika. The true meaning is given as [More]

Surya Namaskar, or the Sun Salutation is composed of a series of twelve yoga postures performed in sequence. Last five yoga postures are basically repetition of first five yoga asanas in reverse order. Surya Namaskar was not a formal part of traditional Hatha Yoga, but it has so much value that it has been now accepted as a part of Hatha Yoga. It is generally now used as a warm-up exercise before the asana practice. If there is a shortage of time, just Surya Namaskar practice provides substantial benefit. [More]