Hi Sriharsha;

You are on the right track. 8052.com is the place to be. I got a free 8052 simulator here
in 1998 and am still happily using it. I paid up $25 and feel it's worth it.

If you can spend a week at Mumbai, there's a course which I've attended recently held by one Esskay Institute,. held at either Thane or Ghatkopar for Rs.7,500, 6 whole day sessions with a target board and EEPRom Burner included in the price. I've been throug it and have acquired elementary working skills on 8051.

Ok ? suits you, I hope, I dont mind getting e-mail;s from fellow 8052 geeks.

Raj