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A Difficult Judgment . . .

2011-04-20T20:01:00.002+05:30

In a small town in India, a person decided to open up his bar shop,
which was right opposite to a temple.
The temple & its congregation started a campaign to block the bar from
opening with petitions and prayed daily against his business.

Meanwhile work progressed. However, when it was almost complete and
about to open a few days later, a strong lightning struck the bar and
it was burnt to the ground

The temple folks were rather smug in their outlook after that, till
the bar owner sued the temple authorities on the grounds that the
temple through its congregation & prayers was ultimately responsible
for the demise of his bar shop, either through their direct or
indirect actions or means.

In its reply to the court, the temple vehemently denied all
responsibility or any connection that their prayers were reasons for
the bar shop's demise.

As the case made its way into court, the judge looked over the
paperwork at the hearing and commented:

I don't know how I'm going to decide this case, but it appears from
the paperwork,

'we have a bar owner who believes in the power of prayer
and
we have an entire temple and its devotees that don't.'

The Perfect Boss . . .

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There were about 70 scientists working on a very hectic project. All of them were really frustrated due to the pressure of work and the demands of their boss but everyone was loyal to him and did not think of quitting the job. One day, one scientist came to his boss and told him - Sir, I have promised to my children that I will take them to the exhibition going on in our township. So I want to leave the office at 5 30 pm. His boss replied "OK, You're permitted to leave the office early today" .The Scientist started working. He continued his work after lunch. As usual he got involved to such an extent that he looked at his watch when he felt he was close to completion. The time was 8.30 PM. Suddenly he remembered of the promise he had given to his children. He looked for his boss, He was not there. Having told him in the morning itself, he closed everything and left for home. Deep within himself, he was feeling guilty for having disappointed his children.

He reached home. Children were not there. His wife alone was sitting in the hall and reading magazines. The situation was explosive, any talk would boomerang on him. His wife asked him "Would you like to have coffee or shall I straight away serve dinner if you are hungry. The man replied "If you would like to have coffee, i too will have but what about Children ??"
Wife replied "You don't know ?? Your manager came here at 5.15 PM and has taken the children to the exhibition "

What had really happened was ...

The boss who granted him permission was observing him working seriously at 5.00 PM. He thought to himself, this person will not leave the work, but if he has promised his children they should enjoy the visit to exhibition. So he took the lead in taking them to exhibition . The boss does not have to do it every time. But once it is done, loyalty is established. That is why all the scientists at Thumba continued to work under their boss even though the stress was tremendous.

By the way , can you hazard a guess as to who the boss was..?

GO BELOW FOR ANSWER

He was none other than . . . . . . . .

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former-President of India . . .

Morals with short stories !!!

2011-02-14T21:12:00.002+05:30

TRUST is a very important factor for all relationships. When trust is broken, it is the end of the relationship. Lack of trust leads to suspicion, suspicion generates anger, anger causes enmity and enmity may result in separation.

A telephone operator told me that one day she received a phone call. She answered, "Public Utilities Board." There was silence. She repeated, "PUB." There was still no answer. When she was going to cut off the line, she Heard a lady's voice, "Oh, so this is PUB. Sorry, I got the number from my Husband's pocket but I do not know whose number it is."

Without mutual trust, just imagine what will happen to the couple if the telephone operator answered with just "hello" instead of "PUB".

NO POINTING FINGERS

A man asked his father-in-law, "Many people praised you for a successful marriage. Could you please share with me your secret?"
The father-in-law answered in a smile, "Never criticize your wife for her shortcomings or when she does something wrong. Always bear in mind that because of her shortcomings and weaknesses, she could not find a better husband than you."

We all look forward to being loved and respected. Many people are afraid of losing face. Generally, when a person makes a mistake, he would look around to find a scapegoat to point the finger at. This is the start of a war. We should always remember that when we point one finger at a person, the other four fingers are pointing at ourselves.

If we forgive the others, others will ignore our mistake too.

CREATING PERFECT RELATIONSHIPS?

A person visited the government matchmaker for marriage, SDU, and requested "I am looking for a spouse. Please help me to find a suitable one." The SDU officer said, "Your requirements, please." "Oh, good looking, polite, humorous , sporty, knowledgeable, good in singing and dancing. Willing to accompany me the whole day at home during my leisure hour, if I don't go out. Telling me interesting stories when I need companion for conversation and be silent when I want to rest." The officer listened carefully and replied, "I understand you need television."

There is a saying that a perfect match can only be found between a blind wife and a deaf husband, because the blind wife cannot see the faults of the husband and the deaf husband cannot hear the nagging of the wife. Many couples are blind and deaf at the courting stage and dream of perpetual perfect relationship. Unfortunately, when the excitement of love wears off, they wake up a nd discover that marriage is not a bed of roses. The nightmare begins.

NO OVERPOWERING

Many relationships fail because one party tries to overpower another, or demands too much. People in love tend to think that love will conquer all and their spouses will change the bad habits after marriage. Actually, this is not the case. There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that "It is easier to reshape a mountain or a river than a person's character."

It is not easy to change. Thus, having high expectation on changing the spouse character will cause disappointment and unpleasantness.

It would be less painful to change ourselves and lower our expectations..

RIGHT SPEECH

There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that "A speech will either prosper or ruin a nation." Many relationships break off because of wrong speech. When a couple is too close with each other, we always forget mutual respect and courtesy. We may say anything without considering if it would hurt the other party.

A friend and her millionaire husband visited their construction site. A worker who wore a helmet saw her and shouted, "Hi, Emily! Remember me? We used to date in the secondary school." On the way home, her millionaire husband teased her, "Luckily you married me. Otherwise you will be the wife of a construction worker." She answered,"You should appreciate that you married me. Other wise, he will be the millionaire and not you."

Frequently exchanging these remarks plants the seed for a bad relationship. It's like a broken egg - cannot be reversed.

PERSONAL PERCEPTION

Different people have different perception. One man's meat could be another man's poison. A couple bought a donkey from the market. On the way home, a boy commented, "Very stupid. Why neither of them ride on the donkey? "Upon hearing that, the husband let the wife ride on the donkey. He walked besides them. Later, an old man saw it and commented, "The husband is the head of family. How can the wife ride on the donkey while the husband is on foot?" Hearing this, the wife quickly got down and let the husband ride on the donkey.

Further on the way home, they met an old Lady. She commented, "How can the man ride on the donkey but let the wife walk. He is no gentleman."
The husband thus quickly asked the wife to join him on the donkey. Then, they met a young man. He commented, "Poor donkey, how can you hold up the weight of two persons. They are cruel to you." Hearing that, the husband and wife immediately climbed down from the donkey and carried it on their shoulders.

It seems to be the only choice left. Later, on a nar row bridge, the donkey was frightened and struggled. They lost their balance and fell into the river. You can never have everyone praise you, nor will everyone condemn you. Never in the past, not at present, and never will be in the future.

Thus, do not be too bothered by others words if our conscience is clear..

BE PATIENT

This is a true story which happened in the States. A man came out of his home to admire his new truck. To his puzzlement, his three-year-old son was happily hammering dents into the shiny paint of the truck. The man ran to his son, knocked him away, hammered the little boy's hands into pulp as punishment. When the father calmed down, he rushed his son to the hospital.

Although the doctor tried desperately to save the crushed bones, he finally had to amputate the fingers from both the boy's hands. When the boy woke up from the surgery & saw his bandaged stubs, he innocently said, "Daddy, I'm sorry about your truck." Then he asked, "but when are my fingers going to grow back?" The father went home & committed suicide.

Think about this story the next time someone steps on your feet or u wish to take revenge. Think first before u lose your patience with someone u love. Trucks can be repaired.. Broken bones & hurt feelings often can't. Too often we fail to recognize the difference between the person and the performance. We forget that forgiveness is greater than revenge.

People make mistakes. We are allowed to make mistakes. But the actions we take while in a rage will haunt us forever.

"Good Life starts only when you stop wanting a better One"

" Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away "

An Interesting Questionairre

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'Mysorepak' doen't mean it is coming from Mysore, Isn't it?

So are the items listed in this questionairre!

New High School Exit Exam, you only need 4 correct out of 10 questions to pass.
(Passing requires only 4 correct answers)

1) How long did the Hundred Years' War last?

2) Which country makes Panama hats?

3) From which animal do we get cat gut?

4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?

5) What is a camel's hair brush made of?

6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal?

7) What was King George VI's first name?

8) What color is a purple finch?

9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from?

10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane?

Remember, you need only 4 correct answers to pass.

Check your answers below .......

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

1) How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years

2) Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador

3) From which animal do we get cat gut? Sheep and Horses

4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November

5) What is a camel's hair brush made of? Squirrel fur

6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal? Dogs

7) What was King George VI's first name? Albert

8) What color is a purple finch? Crimson

9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from? New Zealand

10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane?
Orange (of course)

What do you mean, you failed?

Me, too.

(And if you try to tell me you passed, you LIED!)

CHEERS !!

The Panchatantra Story !!

2011-02-12T12:02:00.003+05:30

Once upon a time, there was a software engineer who used to develop programs on his Pentium machine, sitting under a tree on the banks of a river.

He used to earn his bread by selling those programs in the Sunday market. One day, while he was working, his machine tumbled off the table and fell in the river.

Encouraged by the Panchatantra story of his childhood (the woodcutter and the axe), he started praying to the River Goddess.

The River Goddess wanted to test him and so appeared only after one month of rigorous prayers. The engineer told her that he had lost his computer in the river.

As usual, the Goddess wanted to test his honesty.

She showed him a match box and asked, “Is this your computer ?”

Disappointed by the Goddess’ lack of computer awareness, the engineer replied, “No.” She next showed him a pocket-sized calculator and asked if that was his. Annoyed, the engineer said “No, not at all!!” Finally, she came up with his own Pentium machine and asked if it was his. The engineer, left with no option, sighed and said “Yes.” The River Goddess was happy with his honesty. She was about to give him all three items, but before she could make the offer, the engineer asked her, “Don’t you know that you’re supposed to show me some better computers before bringing up my own ?” The River Goddess, angered at this, replied, “I know that, you stupid idiot! The first two things I showed you were the Trillennium and the Billennium, the latest computers from IBM!” So saying, she disappeared with the Pentium!!

Moral: If you’re not up-to-date with technology trends, it is better keep your mouth shut and let people think you’re a genius, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt!!!

JUDGE . . .

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Once upon a time there was a painter who had just completed his course. He took 3 days and painted beautiful scenery. He wanted people's opinion about his caliber and painting skills.

He put his creation at a busy street-crossing. And just down below aboard which read -"I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. Please put a cross wherever you see a mistake."

While he came back in the evening to collect his painting he was completely shattered to see that whole canvass was filled with Xs(crosses) and some people had even written their comments on the painting.

Disheartened and broken completely he ran to his master's place and burst into tears.
This young artist was breathing heavily and master heard him saying"I'm useless and if this is what I have learnt to paint I'm not worth becoming a painter. People have rejected me completely. I feel like dying"

Master smiled and suggested "My Son, I will prove that you are a greatartist and have learnt a flawless painting. Do as I say without questioning it. It WILL work."

Young artist reluctantly agreed and two days later early morning he presented a replica of his earlier painting to his master. Master took that gracefully and smiled.

"Come with me." master said.

They reached the same street-square early morning and displayed the same painting exactly at the same place. Now master took out anotherboard which read -"Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokesetc. I have put a box with colors and brushes just below. Please do a favor. If you see a mistake, kindly pick up the brush and correct it."

Master and disciple walked back home.

They both visited the place same evening. Young painter was surprised to see that actually there was not a single correction done so far. Next day again they visited and found painting remained untouched. They say the painting was kept there for a month for no correction came in!

Moral of the story:
It is easier to criticize, but DIFFICULT TO IMPROVE!

So don't get carried away or judge yourself by someone else’s criticism and feel depressed...

JUDGE YOURSELF! YOU ARE YOUR BEST JUDGE!!!

LATERAL THINKING. . .

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Many years ago in a small Indian village,
A farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The Moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer's beautiful Daughter. So he proposed a bargain.
He said he would forgo the farmer's debt if he could marry his Daughter. Both the farmer and his daughter were horrified by the Proposal. So the cunning money-lender suggested that they let Providence decide the matter. He told them that he would put a black Pebble and a white pebble into an empty money bag. Then the girl would have to pick one pebble from the bag.
1) If she picked the black pebble, she would become his wife and her father's debt would be forgiven.
2) If she picked the white pebble she need not marry him and her father's debt would still be forgiven. 3) But if she refused to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into Jail. They were standing on a pebble strewn path in the farmer's field. As They talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. As he Picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two Black pebbles and put them into the bag.
He then asked the girl to pick A pebble from the bag.
Now, imagine that you were standing in the field. What would you have Done if you were the girl? If you had to advise her, what would you Have told her?
Careful analysis would produce three possibilities:
1. The girl should refuse to take a pebble. 2. The girl should show that there were two black pebbles in the bag And expose the money-lender as a cheat.
3. The girl should pick a black pebble and sacrifice herself in order To save her father from his debt and imprisonment. Take a moment to ponder over the story. The above story is used with The hope that it will make us appreciate the difference between lateral And logical thinking.
The girl's dilemma cannot be solved with Traditional logical thinking. Think of the consequences if she chooses The above logical answers. What would you recommend to the Girl to do? Try to answer before scrolling down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Well, here is what she did ....

The girl put her hand into the moneybag and drew out a pebble. Without Looking at it, she fumbled and let it fall onto the pebble-strewn path Where it immediately became lost among all the other pebbles.

"Oh, how clumsy of me," she said. "But never mind, if you look into the Bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I Picked."

Since the remaining pebble is black, it must be assumed that she had Picked the white one. And since the money-lender dared not admit his Dishonesty, the girl changed what seemed an impossible situation into An extremely advantageous one.

MORAL OF THE STORY:

Most complex problems do have a solution. It is only that we don't Attempt to think.

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Asgni Meele Purohitam is the first verse of Rig Veda

2011-01-12T21:40:00.002+05:30

HMV had once published a pamphlet giving the history of gramophone
record. Gramophone was invented by Thomas Alva Edison in the 19th
century. Edison, who had invented many other gadgets like electric
light and the motion picture camera, had become a legend even in his
own time.

When He invented the gramophone record, which could record human voice
for posterity, he wanted to record the voice of an eminent scholar on
his first piece. For that he chose Prof. Max Muller of England,another
great personality of the 19th century. He wrote to Max Muller saying,
"I want to meet you and record your voice. When should I come?" Max
Muller who had great respect for Edison asked him to come on a
suitable time when most of the scholars of the Europe would be
gathering in England.

Accordingly Edison took a ship and went to England. He was introduced
to the audience. All cheered Edison's presence. Later at the request
of Edison Max Muller came on the stage and spoke in front of the
instrument. Then Edison went back to his laboratory and by afternoon
came back with a disc. He played the gramophone disc from his
instrument. The audience was thrilled to hear the voice of Max Muller
from the instrument.They were glad that voices of great persons like
Max Muller could be stored for the benefit of posterity.

After several rounds of applause and congratulations to Thomas Alwa
Edison, Max Muller came to the stage and addressed the scholars and
asked them, "You heard my original voice in the morning. Then you
heard the same voice coming out from this instrument in the afternoon.
Do you understand what I said in the morning or what you heard in the
afternoon?".

The audience fell silent because they could not understand the
language in which Max Muller had spoken.It was `Greek and Latin' to
them as they say. But had it been Greek or Latin, they would have
definitely understood because they were from various parts of Europe.
It was in a language which the European scholars had never heard.

Max Muller then explained what he had spoken.He said that the language
he spoke was Sanskrit and it was the first sloka of Rig Veda, which
says "Agni Meele Purohitam" . This was the first recorded public
version on the gramophone plate.

Why did Max Muller choose this? Addressing the audience he said,
"Vedas are the oldest text of the human race. And Agni Meele Purohitam
is the first verse of Rig Veda. In the most primordial time when the
people of Europe were jumping like Chimpanzees, from tree to tree and
branch to branch, when they did not know how to cover their bodies,
but with fig leaves, did not know agriculture and lived by hunting and
lived in caves, at that remote past, Indians had attained high
civilization and they gave to the world universal philosophies in the
form of the Vedas.

MANAGEMENT LESSONS

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It is the order of the day to look for 'management lessons' in any
thing , be it "Bhagawath Geetha' , or' 'Thirukkural' or 'Ramayana" !
An attempt here to take a few tips for management from 'Ramayana'!
View , enjoy and learning part , I leave it to you!

THIS IS A REALLY GREAT ONE.....

In the Great Epics of India, Ramayan and Mahabharata, war ends not
with celebration of victory but with transmission of knowledge. In the
Ramayan, Ravan lies mortally wounded on the battlefield, when Ram
turns to his brother Lakshman, and says, “While Ravan was a brute, he
was also a great scholar. Go to him quickly and request him to share
whatever knowledge he can.” The obedient Lakshman rushes to Ravan’s
side and whispers in his ears, “Demon King, all your life you have
taken not given. Now the noble Ram gives you an opportunity to mend your ways. Share your vast wisdom. Do not let it die with you. For that you will be
blessed.” Ravan responds by simply turning away. An angry Lakshman
goes back to Ram and says: “He is as arrogant as he always was, too
proud to share anything.” Ram looks at his brother and asks him
softly, “Where did you stand while asking him for knowledge?” “Next to
his head so that I hear what he had to say clearly.” Ram smiles,
places his bow on the ground and walks to where Ravan lies. Lakshman
watches in astonishment as his brother kneels at Ravan’s feet. With
palms joined, with extreme humility, Ram says, “Lord of Lanka, you
abducted my wife, a terrible crime for which I have been forced to
punish you. Now, you are no more my enemy. I see you now as you are
known across the world, as the wise son of Rishi Vishrava. I bow to
you and request you to share your wisdom with me. Please do that for
if you die without doing so, all your wisdom will be lost forever to the
world.” To Lakshman’s surprise, Ravan opens his eyes and raises his
arms to salute Ram, “If only I had more time as your teacher than as
your enemy. Standing at my feet as a student should, you are a worthy
recipient of my knowledge. I have very little time so I cannot share
much but let me tell you one important lesson I have learnt in my
life. Things that are bad for you seduce you easily; you run towards
them impatiently. But things that are good for you, fail to attract
you. You shun them creatively, finding excuses to justify your
procrastination. That is why I was impatient to abduct Sita but
procrastinated in meeting you. This is the wisdom of my life, dear
Ram. My last words I give to you.” With these words, Ravan dies.

There’s similar knowledge transmission after the Mahabharat war gets
over. The Kauravas are all dead. As the victorious Pandavas are about
to assume control of Hastinapur, Lord Krishna advises them to talk to
Bhisma Pitamaha, their grand uncle, who lies mortally wounded on the
battlefield. As a result of a devine blessing, death would elude him
for some more time. “Make him talk until his last breath. Ask him
questions. He has a lot to tell,” says Krishna . Sure enough, when
prompted, the dying Bhisma spends hours discussing various topics:
history, geography, politics, economics, management, war, ethics,
morality, astronomy, metaphysics and spirituality. Bhisma’s discourse
is detailed in the Shanti Parva (discussions on Peace) and Anushasan
Parva (discussions on Discipline) that makes up a quarter of the
Mahabharata. After listening to their grand uncle, the Pandavas have a
better understanding of the world, and this makes them better rulers.
Ram asked Ravan for his wisdom before his death. The Pandavas listened
to a lengthy discourse from Bhisma as he lay dying on the battlefield.
In the context of commercial organisations, this is
Knowledge Management. Both these stories draw attention to the value
of knowledge. In triumph, it is easy to claim material possessions of
the defeated, but it is not easy to claim their knowledge. Knowledge
does not outlive death. It is lost for ever with the death of the
knowledgeable.

Every day, people leave organisations, taking their knowledge with
them – knowledge which they acquired because they were part of the
organisation. They take with them knowledge of clients, markets,
business processes, tricks of trade, etc. These may not be
confidential information or patented information, but it is
information that gives an organisation its cutting edge. Over the past
decade, a whole new business process known as Knowledge Management has
evolved that seeks to harness, store, transmit this knowledge. Every
CEO agrees that it is a valuable business process, that investment in
it is critical. Policies have been made, people have been hired and
systems have been deployed. Unfortunately, for all the initial
enthusiasm, implementation has been lacking.

Often because they are like Sahadeva, the youngest Pandava. In the
Mahabharata, he is described as an expert in many predictive sciences
such as astrology, palmistry and face reading. But he is also cursed
in a manner that if he ever gave information voluntarily, his head
will split and he would die instantenously. That is why he is silent
throughout the epic. He knows every fortune and misfortune that his
family will go through, but he can never use his knowledge to forewarn
them. When Dharmaraj Yudhishtira finally learns of his brother’s
prowess he is furious: “Why did you not tell me all that you knew?”
All he gets in response is Sahadeva’s silence. Most employees in an
organisation are Sahadevas (by choice). They are dumb when it comes to
sharing knowledge. Knowledge Management is leadership driven. Only a
Ram can do it, not a Laskhman . He must first believe in it.
We must respect the fact that everyone in
the organisation, even those who we do not particularly like, are
repositories of great wisdom – not only knowledge of things that work
but also knowledge of things that do not work. We must make conscious
efforts to capture as much of it as possible. Take a step back. Check
if you are creatively shunning this rather tedious matter of Knowledge
Management. If you are, then remember that Ramayan and Mahabharata
were written at a time when civilization had just set in, probably six
or seven thousand years ago and even then our saints and sages knew
what will take India forward: Knowledge Management. It will be a pity
if we do not take advantage of lessons imparted by these immortal
epics. The advanced western world makes full use of these lessons,
unfortunately we still don't. We consider Ramayan and Mahabharata as
religous books, which they are NOT.

YOU ARE .....

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You are strong... when you take your grief and teach it to smile.

You are brave... when you overcome your fear and help others to do the same.

You are happy... when you see a flower and are thankful for the blessing.

You are loving... when your own pain does not blind you to the pain of others.

You are wise... when you know the limits of your wisdom.

You are true... when you admit there are times you fool yourself.

You are alive... when tomorrow's hope means more to you than yesterday's mistake.

You are growing... when you know what you are but not what you will become.

You are free... when you are in control of yourself and do not wish to control others.

You are honorable... when you find your honor is to honor others.

You are generous... when you can take as sweetly as you can give.

You are humble... when you do not know how humble you are.

You are thoughtful... when you see me just as I am and treat me just as you are.

You are merciful... when you forgive in others the faults you condemn in yourself.

You are beautiful... when you don't need a mirror to tell you.

You are rich... when you never need more than what you have.

You are you... when you are at peace with who you are not

LYRICS OF Yeh Ishq Hai from JAB WE MET

2010-10-24T16:17:00.002+05:30

Haan hai Koi to wajah
Jo jeena ka maza yun aane laga
Yeh hawaon mein hai kya
Thoda sa jo naasha yun chane laga
Pucho na pucha mujhe kya
Hua hai teri raahon mein aakar (pucho na pucha na)
Pucho na pucha mujhe kya
Milega teri bahon mein aakar

Yeh Ishq haaye baithe bithaye
Jannat dikhaye haan
O raama
Yeh Ishq haaye baithe bithaye
Jannat dikhaye haan

Todi maine sare hi bandhan zamane tere
Todungi na mein vada
Aadha hissa mere to dil ki kahani ka tu
Piya mein baaki aadha
Dekho na dekho mujhe kya hua hai
Teri yaadhon mein kho kar
Pucho na pucha mujhe kya hua hai
Teri baton mein jeekar

Yeh Ishq haaye baithe bithaye
Jannat dikhaye haan
O raama
Yeh Ishq haaye baithe bithaye
Jannat dikhaye haan

Mere jaise lakho mile honge tujhko
Piya, mujhe to mila tuu hi
Tu hi mere hooton ki khilti hui si hasi
Gila bhi piya tu hi
Dekho na dekho mujhe kya hua hai
Tujhe sapno mein lakar (dekho na dekho)
Pucho na pucha mujhe kya hua hai
Teri baaton mein aakar

Yeh Ishq haaye baithe bithaye
Jannat dikhaye haan
O raama
Yeh Ishq haaye baithe bithaye
Jannat dikhaye haan

Haan hai koi to wajah
Jo jeena ka maza yun aane laga
Yeh hawaon mein hai kya
Thoda sa jo naasha yun chane laga
Pucho na pucha mujhe kya
Hua hai teri raahon mein aakar (pucho na pucha na)
Pucho na pucha mujhe kya
Milega teri bahon mein aakar

Yeh Ishq haaye baithe bithaye
Jannat dikhaye haan
O raama
Yeh Ishq haaye baithe bithaye
Jannat dikhaye haan

FOR ALL THOSE HARRY POTTER LOVERS OUT THERE....

2010-09-26T13:09:00.001+05:30

Just waiting to watch the movie!!!

APNI AANKHON KE SAMUNDAR MEIN......

2010-08-08T15:30:00.003+05:30

"Apni Aankhon Ke Samundar" is one of my favourite songs...

Apni aankhon ke samundar mein utar jaane de
Tera muzrim hun mujhe doob ke mar jane de

Aye naye dost na samjhunga tujhe bhi apna
Pehle maaji ka koi zakhm to bhar jaane de

Apni aankhon ke samundar mein utar jaane de
Tera muzrim hun mujhe doob ke mar jane de

Aag duniya ki lagayee hui bujh jayegi
Koi aansoon mere daaman pe bikhar jaane de

Zakhm kitne teri chahat se mile hain mujhko
Sochta hun ke kahun tujh se magar jaane de

Apni aankhon ke samundar mein utar jaane de
Tera muzrim hun mujhe doob ke mar jane de

Trouble Sleeping??

2010-08-02T22:25:00.002+05:30

Ten tips for good night's sleep :

Stick to a schedule. Erratic bedtimes do not allow for your body to align to the proper circadian rhythms. Mum was right when she set a time we always had to go to sleep as kids. Also, make sure you try to keep the same schedule on weekends too, otherwise the next morning, you’d wake later and feel overly tired.

Sleep only at night. Avoid daytime sleep if possible. Daytime naps steal hours from nighttime slumber. Limit daytime sleep to 20-minute, power naps.

Exercise. It’s actually known to help you sleep better. Your body uses the sleep period to recover its muscles and joints that have been exercised. Twenty to thirty minutes of exercise every day can help you sleep, but be sure to exercise in the morning or afternoon. Exercise stimulates the body and aerobic activity before bedtime may make falling asleep more difficult.

Taking a hot shower or bath before bed helps bring on sleep because they can relax tense muscles.

Avoid eating just before bed. Avoid eat large meals or spicy foods before bedtime. Give yourself at least 2 hours from when you eat to when you sleep. This allows for digestion to happen (or at least start) well before you go to sleep so your body can rest well during the night, rather than churning away your food.

Avoid caffeine. It keeps you awake and that’s now what you want for a good nights sleep. We all know that.

Read a fiction book. It takes you to a whole new world if you really get into it. And then take some time to ponder over the book as you fall asleep. I find as I read more and more, regardless of the book, I get more tired at night and so find it easier to fall asleep. Different for others?

Have the room slightly cooler. I prefer this to a hot room. I prefer to turn off the heat and allow the coolness to circulate in and out of the windows. If I get cold, I wear warmer clothes. It also saves on the bills as you’re not going to require the heat all night long.

Sleep in silence. I find sleeping with no music or TV on more easy and restful. I guess others are different, but sleep with no distractions is best for a clearer mind.

Avoid alcohol before bedtime. It’s a depressant; although it may make it easier to fall asleep, it causes you to wake up during the night. As alcohol is digested your body goes into withdrawal from the alcohol, causing nighttime awakenings and often nightmares for some people.

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY SWEETHEARTS...

2010-08-01T18:40:00.003+05:30

Friendship isn't always easily described. The Eskimos, they say, have a hundred different words for snow. Unfortunately, the English language isn't quite as innovative, though it has vast opportunities to differentiate meaning. Certainly, Love is one of those opportunities. And so, too, is Friendship.

Instead of different words, however, we're stuck with simple adjectives. Close friend. Best friend. Childhood friend. Intimate friend. Trusted friend. Beloved friend. But whether you use adjectives or different words, few could deny the nearly infinite meaning in such a simple word.

Friends are special people. We can't pick our family, and we're sorely limited in the number of them at any rate. Society and mores (and often our own conscience) dictate we select a single mate. But our friends can be as diverse and infinite as the adjectives we choose. Our friends, in a very real sense, reflect the choices we make in life.

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY BUDDIES :)

" There is a lesson " says this message !!!

2010-07-29T17:40:00.003+05:30

There is a story of about a sea captain who, in his retirement, skippered a boat taking day-trippers to Shetland islands.

On one trip, the boat was full of young people. They laughed at the old captain when they saw him say a prayer before sailing out, because the day was fine and the sea was calm.

However they weren't long at sea when a storm suddenly blew up and the boat began to pitch violently. The terrified passengers came to the captain and asked him to join them in prayer.

But he replied, "I say my prayers when it's calm. When it's rough I attend to my ship."

Here is a lesson for us......

If we cannot seek God in quiet moments of our lives, we are not likely to find him when trouble strikes. We are more likely to panic. But if we have learnt to seek him and trust him in quiet moments, then most certainly we will find him when the going gets rough.

Who else or how else , the presence of GOD be established ?

2010-07-22T22:08:00.004+05:30

Read it full......... Don't miss even a single word....
An atheist professor of philosophy speaks to his class on the problem
science has with God, The Almighty.
He asks one of his new students to stand and.....

Prof:
So you believe in God?

Student:
Absolutely, sir.
Prof
Is God good?

Student:
Sure.

Prof:
Is God all-powerful?

Student
Yes..
Prof:
My brother died of cancer even though he prayed to God to heal him.
Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But God didn't.
How is this God good then?
(Student is silent.)
Prof:
You can't answer, can you? Let's start again, young fella. Is God good?

Student:
Yes.
Prof:
Is Satan good?

Student
: No.

Prof:
Where does Satan come from?
Student:
From....God...

Prof:
That's right. Tell me son, is there evil in this world?

Student:Yes.

Prof:
Evil is everywhere, isn't it? And God did make everything. Correct?

Student:
Yes.

Prof:So who created evil?
(Student does not answer.)
Prof:
Is there sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible
things exist in the world, don't they?

Student:
Yes, sir.

Prof:
So, who created them?(Student has no answer.)

Prof:
Science says you have 5 senses you use to identify and observe the
world around you.
Tell me, son...Have you ever seen God?

Student:No, sir.

Prof:
Tell us if you have ever heard your God?

Student:
No, sir.
Prof:
Have you ever felt your God, tasted your God, smelt your God? Have you
ever had any sensory perception of God for that matter?

Student:
No, sir. I'm afraid I haven't.
Prof:
Yet you still believe in Him?

Student:
Yes.
Prof:
According to empirical, testable, demonstrable protocol, science says your
GOD doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?

Student:
Nothing. I only have my faith.
Prof:
Yes. Faith. And that is the problem science has.

Student:
Professor, is there such a thing as heat?

Prof:
Yes.
Student:
And is there such a thing as cold?

Prof:
Yes.
Student:
No sir. There isn't.
(The lecture theatre becomes very quiet with this turn of events.)

StudentSir, you can have lots of heat, even more heat, superheat, mega heat,
white heat, a little heat or no heat.. But we don't have anything
called cold. We can hit 458 degrees below zero which is no heat, but
we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as cold .
Cold is only a word we use to describe the
absence of heat. We cannot measure cold. Heat is energy Cold is not
the opposite of heat, sir, just the absence of it .
(There is pin-drop silence in the lecture theatre.)

Student:
What about darkness, Professor? Is there such a thing as darkness?

Prof:Yes. What is night if there isn't darkness?

Student :You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is the absence of something. You can
have low light, normal light, bright light, flashing light.....But if
you have no light constantly, you have nothing and it's called
darkness, isn't it? In reality, darkness isn't. If it were you would
be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?

Prof:So what is the point you are making, young man?

Student:
Sir, my point is your philosophical premise is flawed.
Prof:
Flawed? Can you explain how?

Student:Sir, you are working on the premise of duality. You argue there is
life and then there is death, a good God and a bad God. You are
viewing the concept of God as something finite, something we can
measure. Sir, science can't even explain a thought.. It uses
electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully
understood either one.To view death as the opposite of life is to be
ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive thing.
Death is not the opposite of life: just the absence of it.

Now tell me, Professor. Do you teach your students that they evolved
from a monkey?
Prof:
If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process, yes, of course, I do.

Student:
Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?
(The Professor shakes his head with a smile, beginning to realize
where the argument is going.)
Student:
Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at work and
cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavor, are you
not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you not a scientist but a
preacher? (The class is in uproar.)
Student:
Is there anyone in the class who has ever seen the Professor's brain?
(The class breaks out into laughter.)

Student
Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's brain, felt
it, touched or smelt it? No one appears to have done so. So, according
to the established rules of empirical, stable, demonstrable protocol,
science says that you have no brain, sir. With all due respect, sir,
how do we then trust your lectures, sir?
(The room is silent. The professor stares at the student, his face
unfathomable.)

Prof:
I guess you'll have to take them on faith, son.

Student:
That is it sir... *The link between man & god is FAITH *. That is all
that keeps things moving & alive.

NB: I believe you have enjoyed the conversation...and if so...you'll
probably want your friends/colleagues to enjoy the same...won't
you?.... this is a true story, and the *
student was none other than ....... *

*APJ Abdul Kalam*

The former President of India .

FUTURE DESIGNER LAPTOP - THE ROLL TOP .....

2010-07-18T19:12:00.001+05:30

You will love this....

Description

The device of the flexible display allows a new concept in notebook design growing out of the traditional bookformed laptop into unfurling and convolving portable computer. By virtue of the OLED-Display technology and a multi touch screen the utility of a laptop computer with its weight of a mini-notebook and screen size of 13 inch easily transforms into the graphics tablet, which with its 17-inch flat screen can be also used as a primary monitor. On top of everything else all computer utilities from power supply through the holding belt to an interactive pen are integrated in Rolltop. This is really an all-in-one gadget.Support by Schlagheck-Design

Tomato Story

2010-07-18T16:11:00.002+05:30

A Jobless man applied for the position of 'office boy' at Microsoft.
The HR manager interviewed him then watched him cleaning the floor as a test.

'You are employed' he said. Give me your e-mail address and I'll send you the application to fill in, as well as date when you may start.

The man replied 'But I don't have a computer, neither an email'.

'I'm sorry', said the HR manager. If you don't have an email, that means you do not exist. And who doesn't exist, cannot have the job.'

The man left with no hope at all. He didn't know what to do, with only $10 in his pocket. He then decided to go to the supermarket and buy a 10Kg tomato crate.
He then sold the tomatoes in a door to door round. In less than two hours,
he succeeded to double his capital. He repeated the operation three times,
and returned home with $60.

The man realized that he can survive by this way, and started to go everyday earlier, and return late. Thus, his money doubled or tripled everyday.

Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, and then he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles.

5 years later, the man is one of the biggest food retailers in the US
He started to plan his family's future, and decided to have a life insurance.

He called an insurance broker, and chose a protection plan.
When the conversation was concluded the broker asked him his email.
The man replied,'I don't have an email.'
The broker answered curiously, 'You don't have an email, and yet have succeeded to build an empire. Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an e mail?!!' The man thought for a while and replied, 'Yes, I'd be an office boy at Microsoft!'

Moral of the story

Moral 1
Internet is not the solution to your life.

Moral 2
If you don't have Internet, but work hard, you can be a millionaire.

Moral 3
If you received this message by email,
you are closer to being an office boy/girl, than a millionaire..........

Lol, its a funny message i thought i would share it with my blog buddies :)

BUTTER VERSUS MARGARINE

2010-07-18T15:38:00.004+05:30

For years, we have been discouraged from eating butter, largely due to its high fat and calorie content and nutritionists have often suggested margarine as a healthier substitute. How ever a recent study suggests the contrary. Although they both are sources of fat, butter and margarine contain different types of fat which is important when deciding which one of the two is a healthier option suggests the study.

What is margarine??

It is used as a substitute for butter and it contains saturated fats. These are produced when hydrogen is heated in order to harden vegetable oils. It is often claimed that margarine contains poly unsaturated fats that contain omega3 and omega6 oils which are essential fatty acids, but the body cannot manufacture them. How ever, the high temperature needed to produce margarine destroys vitamin E and other nutrients left in the oil. The final product contains trans fatty acids which increase inflammation in the body. One of its supposed virtues is that it helps reduce cholesterol levels in the blood stream and there by afford some protection from cardiovascular conditions such as heart diseases and strokes.

Difference between margarine and butter :

Both contain the same amount of calories. Butter contains natural fats which are essential for strengthening the bones and has many nutritional benefits.

Ill effects of margarine:

Excess intake of margarine can worsen illness such as colitis and arthritis. The hardening agents used in the production of margarine include nickel and cadmium that when consumed in excess causes lung and kidney problems. It may contribute to serious diseases such as arteriosclerosis , high blood pressure and malignancy.

Solution:

The best way to control the rising cholesterol levels is by eating everything in moderation and not anything in excess. All products such as eggs, full cream milk, etc contain minerals and proteins which are essential for the bones and cutting out these will only lead to further health hazards.

So eat healthy and stay fit!

MEAL IN A BOWL

2010-07-17T11:16:00.003+05:30

Here is a recipe for a veg noodle soup which can be most satisfying.

You will need...

For the stock:

1 tbsp oil
1 inch ginger sliced
3-4 cloves of garlic crushed
1 carrot chopped
a few stalks of celery
a few mushrooms
sliced half a head of Chinese cabbage
3 spring onions sliced
4 cups of water

For the soup:

A hand full of cooked noodles
1 carrot cut into match sticks
half head Chinese cabbage
shredded small bunch celery
1 cup mixed mushrooms (button, oyster, shitake) soaked and sliced
soy sauce / fresh chilli slivers or sesame oil to taste

Method:

To make the stock, heat the oil, put in garlic and ginger and then all the veggies.
Saute, then add the water and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and let the stock simmer away for a couple of hours.
When cool, strain and keep aside the stock.

To assemble the soup, bring the stock to a boil and put in the prepared veggies.
Cook till just done.
You could add some slices of tofu as well.
Add salt to taste and also some soy sauce.
To serve, place a pile of noodles in soup bowls and pour over the soup.
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and chillies at the table to perk up your soup.

A noodle soup satisfies and nourishes in more ways than one!!

GOD WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON YOU...

2010-07-14T16:12:00.000+05:30

One day I decided to quit...

To quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality. ...

I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.

"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"

His answer surprised me...

"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"

"Yes", I replied.

When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.

I gave them light. I gave them water.

The fern quickly grew from the earth.

Its brilliant green covered the floor.

Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed.

But I did not quit on the bamboo.

In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.

And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed.
But I did not quit on the bamboo. He said.

"In the third year, there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In the fourth year, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. "I would not quit." He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.

Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant. ... But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.

It had spent the five years growing roots.

Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle."

He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots."

"I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you. " Don't compare yourself to others .." He said. " The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern ... Yet, they both make the forest beautiful."

Your time will come, " God said to me. " You will rise high! "
How high should I rise?" I asked.

How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.

"As high as it can? " I questioned.

" Yes. " He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can. "

I left the forest and bring back this story. I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.

He will never give up on you. So you Never give up on yourself

Madrasapattinam song lyrics

2010-07-13T23:50:00.004+05:30

Pookkal pookkum tharunam aaruyirey

paarththadhaarum illaiye

Ularum kaalai pozhudhai

muzhu madhiyum pirindhuppovadhillaiye

Netruvarai naeram poagavillaiye

unadharugey neram poadhavilliaye

Edhuvum pesavillaiye indru eno

edhuvum thoandravillaiye idhu ennavo..

Iravum vidiyavillaiye, adhu vidindhaal

pagalum mudiyavillaiye poondhalirey…

O… O… O…

Vaarththai thevaiyillai vaazhum kaalamvarai

paavai vaazhvin mozhi pesumey

Naetru thevaiyillai naalai thevaiyillai

indru indha nodi poadhumey

Ver indri vidhaiyindri vin thoovum mazhiyindri

idhu enna ivan thoattam pooppookkudhey

Vaal indri poar indri

varugindra youththam indri

idhu enna ivanukkul edhedho minnudhey

Idhayam muzhudhum irukkum indha thayakkam

nenjikkullum irukkum

Idhaiyariya engu kidaikkum vilakkam

adhu kidaithaal sollavendum enakkum

Poondhalirey…..

Endha megamidhu endhan vaasal vandhu

engum eera mazhai ththoovudhey

Enna uravu idhu edhuvum puriyavillai

endraboadhum idhu nee neeluthey

Yaar endru ariyaamal

perkkooda theriyaamal ivanoadu oru sondham uruvaanathen

Yenendru ketkaamal varungaalam nirkkaamal

ivan poagum vazhiyengum manam poagudhey

Kaadhal mudindha piragum

indha ulagil payanam mudivadhillaiye

Kaatril parandhey paravai varaindha piragum

Illai thoadangum nadanam mudivadhillaiye

Idhu edhuvO……

Thaana thom thanana, Thaana thom thanana

Thaana thom thanana thaananey nananaa

Thaana thom thanana, Thaana thom thanana

Thaana thom thanana thaananey nananaa

GET PEACHY !!

2010-07-13T14:31:00.004+05:30

Originally from China, peaches are rich in anti-oxidants like carotenes, potassium, flavonoids, lycopene and natural sugars which are known to prevent heart disease, ulcers, anemia and liver infections among other ailments.

Peaches are juicy with sweet flesh, and you can tell the quality of a peach by its firmness and blemish-free appearance. They are high in vitamin A and C content and are a great option if you're on a diet to lose weight. Peaches help eliminate worm infestation from your intestinal tract there by avoiding serious ailments.

Another benefit of this wonder fruit is its advantage for people who regularly suffer from a bad stomach. Since peaches are high in water and dietary fiber, they have laxative qualities that aid the digestive process. Eat peaches regularly if you wish to regulate your bowel movements alleviate fluid retention and promote regular passage of urine.

Some experts say that the carotenoids present in peaches protect the eyes from the harmful effects of sunlight and prevent or slow down the progression of cataracts.

So eat lotsa peaches and get peachy :)

CHATPATA CHAATS #2

2010-07-10T12:27:00.005+05:30

ALOO MUTTER CHAAT

Ingredients:

potatoes 5-6
green peas(steamed) 2 cups
chaat masaala 2-3 tbsp
roasted jeera powder 2 tsp
Black salt 2 tsp
salt and pepper to taste
juice of 2-3 lemons
oil for frying

For garnishing :

coriander leaves
gujrati sev

Method: Peel and cut the potatoes into big pieces and deep fry in hot oil. Set aside. Stir fry the green peas in a table spoon of oil on a low flame till cooked. Mix the green peas and potatoes. Add chaat masaala, roasted jeera powder, black salt, salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. Mix well. Serve garnished with coriander leaves and sev. yummy chaat khao!!

CHATPATA CHAATS #1

2010-07-10T12:05:00.004+05:30

This monsoon, enjoy some spicy, tangy and hot 'chaat' buddies :)

CORN BHEL Ingredients:

american corn(boiled) :4 cups
potatoes (boiled and chopped) : 4 to 5
tomatoes (chopped) :4
capsicum (chopped) :3
coriander leaves (chopped) :4 tbsp
ginger chillies paste :3 tsp
juice of 2 lemons
refined cooking oil :3 tbsp
sugar :2 tsp
salt to taste

Method: Heat the oil and stir fry the chilli-ginger paste. Add the capsicum and stir fry again. Then add the boiled american corn and potatoes and stir fry again. Add the tomatoes, lemon juice, sugar and salt. Mix well. Serve garnished with coriander leaves. Tasty Corn Bhel is ready :)

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

2010-07-09T18:53:00.002+05:30

Hey people...My brother has posted one of his best shots for a photography contest and the link is given below. I would like you all to look into this link and cast your vote if you like it.

http://www.visualskirmish.com/watch.php?mdid=1570&t=sunraise+-+Silhouette+

check this out... its me n my bro in the picture silhoutte..vote fr it pals :)

DO NOT THINK THAT I HAV...

2010-07-06T12:54:00.003+05:30

Quit blogging...Here i come with much more interesting and many many things to talk about! A short story of why i hadn't been blogging all the while would be my post for today as a start up.

Well..I'm really happy to share with you all that i have successfully completed my 4 yrs of engineering in first class with distinction. And that my brother has got an admission at ICFAI, hyderabad and its already been a month and a half since he's left home. Since then, its just been "ME" at home attracting all the attention possible from mum and dad...which in a way has been really good but at times different(not bad) !
My limitless but limited vacation has been absolutely enjoyable and useful and i just didn't find the time to pool in my thoughts as and then. I had spent the first few days of my holidays painting and drawing....trying out new different art works....one of them being the glass embossing. Glass painting was another thing that i tried this time which turned out to be a wonderful pass time. I had the chance to learn a special kolam(rangoli) called "sahasra dhala padmam" meaning 1000 petal lotus from my granny. Though i knew and drew such rangolis at ease usually...this one required a special way of drawing it. Lot of calculations and dimensions that would exactly bring 1000 petals had to be done before starting it. Coloring it was even calculative and consumed a lot of time but i loved every moment creating this piece of art :)
I guess i would have taken a week's time to complete it but now it would remain on the wall beautifully framed for ever to boast about my painting skills... lol!

The next few days i went shopping ...enjoyed myself lazying around ...eating...movie watching...facebooking...orkutting...and tweeting(my latest addiction) and happily spent those days having absolute fun!

A few days in Bangalore was my next plan and it was so much fun! I even maintained a travelogue so that i could get back and post it in my blog but there was so much to do and enjoy there...that i totally forgot to complete it :P Never the less i still remember the entire trip and may be i would write it as a different post later.

Back home then and had to get my marksheets and certificates from college...doing this job was quite irritating as chennai's heat was taking a toll but then meeting friends in college was fun!

So all said and done, Its going to be a blogging spree for a while now and i am happy that i started it today! Keep looking for posts on novels...movies...recipes...photography and music!

CHEERS !!

PLEASE VOTE

2010-04-26T23:52:00.003+05:30

READ IT ONCE...

2010-04-24T10:41:00.002+05:30

Once a man and his 24 year old son were going from newyork to texas by train. The son sat next to the window with his father beside him. The son looking out from the window shouted " Dad, look the trees are going behind". Dad smiled and the young couple sitting nearby, looked at the 24 year old's childish behavior with pity.
Suddenly he again exclaimed "Dad, look the clouds are running with us!". The couple couldn't resist and said to the old man, "why don't you take your son to a good doctor?"
The old man smiled and said "I did and we are just coming from the hospital, my son was blind from birth, he just got his eyes today".

MORAL: Don't jump to a conclusion directly, because what you see is most probably not the truth.

LONG TIME NO SEE

2010-04-24T10:33:00.002+05:30

Hello people...Its been so long since i had posted anything and i must admit, i have been missing blogging so much! So many things have happened since my last post and just that i haven't got the time to write them. My placements, birthday, farewell, outings and touring and project of'course, have kept me away from blogging. I'm just waiting to post about everything soon! Keep looking for those stuffs!

Cheers!

AN OLD STORY....

2010-02-08T13:04:00.001+05:30

An old man lived alone in a village. He wanted to
spade his potato garden, but it was very hard work.
His only son, who would have helped him, was in
prison.

The old man wrote a letter to his son and mentioned
his situation:

Dear Son,

I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won't
be able to plant my potato garden this year. I hate to
miss doing the garden, because your mother always
loved planting time. I'm just getting too old to be
digging up a garden plot. If you were here, all my
troubles would be over. I know you would dig the plot
for me, if you weren't in prison.

Love,
Dad

Shortly, the old man received this telegram: "For
Heaven's sake, Dad, don't dig up the garden!! That's
where I buried the GUNS!!"

At 4 a.m. the next morning, a dozen FBI agents and
local police officers showed up and dug up the entire
garden without finding any guns.

Confused, the old man wrote another note to his son
telling him what happened, and asked him what to do
next.

His son's reply was: "Go ahead and plant your
potatoes, Dad.. It's the best I could do for you from
here."

Moral:

NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN THE WORLD, IF YOU HAVE
DECIDED TO DO SOMETHING DEEP FROM YOUR HEART YOU CAN
DO IT. IT IS THE THOUGHT THAT MATTERS NOT WHERE YOU
ARE OR WHERE THE PERSON IS.

THE CHINESE CAR

2009-12-28T22:46:00.003+05:30

This will beat all the low fuel consumption cars in the world!

NEW CAR- FOR $600------- New Single Seat VW (INR:: 27965 Rs)

If you could go to Shanghai for a vacation, buy two or more of these cars, one for your wife and one for yourself, and one for each of your kids, have them shipped to Canada and still spend less money than if you bought a car in Canada. Getting the car(s) into USA , still an ordeal. This is not a toy, not a concept car. It is a newly developed single seat car in highly aerodynamic tear-shape road-proven real car. It is ready to be launched as a single-seater for sale in Shanghai in 2010 for a mere RMB 4,000 (US$600)! Interested? Wait till you learn that it will cruise at 100-120 Km/Hr with an unbelievable 0.99litre/100Km (258 miles/gallon)! Impressed? Totally, after you have read all the details below about the hi-tech and space-age material input into this car!

The Most Economic Car in the World will be on sale next year

HOW WONDERFUL IT IS....

2009-12-10T20:18:00.003+05:30

To have an intelligent child at home and how joyful it is to know that his intelligence is rewarded. Well, i'm so glad that finally i have got some worthy news to share with all my blog buddies.

My lil brother Ranjan(Vittal, as we lovingly call) has finally made it in the AMTI-The Association Of Mathematics Teachers of India examination and has bagged the ALL INDIA FIRST RANK .

As i'd started off with this post, it really is a very nice feeling to have such talented people around at home and it becomes even more special when more than one intelligent person is a part of the family. On a lighter note, it is actually tough to manage pretending as one of the intellectuals among them. (lol)

My uncle, an IIT-ian, his son(yet-to-be IIT-ian) , and the other(non IITian but equally talented) ppl all surrounding me....well....you can understand my position only if you were one among our family.

Morning 6.30, the time when i go through 'the metro plus' , 'the chennai times' or the 'friday review', This boy and his father would be seriously discussing maths!

...."hey vittal, nethiki anda formula vechu solve pannen le, adhuku nan oru easy solution kandupudichiten..." !

("@#$%^&*(*&%$$!%^#----->this is how i understnd their talks) " and they discuss the problem fr a couple of mins and then ...." idha naan appove sonnen" says vittal. Now for the fear of being questioned about something i like the least, i disappear from there!

Evening, the time i spend sitting on the sofa texting someone.... "inniki maths le 100/100 a?? super super!! will come my uncle's voice as soon as he comes back from work, and the boy again starts discussing a new problem for the day's (sorry, evening's) quota! Mannn!!!! i have seen ppl discussing answers after their exam...but even after scoring a centum ??? Thats called 'HEIGHT OF PADIPs-NESS' in our language!

... poor me....i leave the place again for the fear of being unanswerable to their questions...

Leave alone the mornings and evenings..One fine evening, the current goes off and all of us are sitting around a candle....my brother ASUSUAL asks a dumb question : "appa...inda candle edunaale perusaa eriyuthu???? "

Anybody else would have said, thiri perusa iruku. adaan....and coz its my uncle, you have nothing less to expect of him other than a well explained, detailed chemistry physics and mathematics oriented answer to it! Both of 'em discussing subjects even during a power cut may seem a little too much, but thats become enjoyable now, for all of us watching the 'awesome twosome' talking maths scince and numbers round the clock!

do you think this is it??? well, there are 100s of such stories that i could go on with :)

We(around 7 ppl at home) are watching a movie, some hero running faster than a moving train....my bro making mockery at that stupid scene(may be coz it was not his fav hero) ...and i'm wondering why my lil brother hasn't commented yet, there comes a shock of my life....once again..."appa, eppadi pa ivan train a vida vegamaa odraan?" and having read so many examples , you must know what his reply would have been.... " train ....man...distance...speed...kms...s=d/t...formula..calulations...." MY GOODNESS.....I had to leave the movie half way thru....again!!!

This is what i meant, it is actually tough handling such intelligent people at home :P:P

But never the less, the young genius at home is celebrating his happy moment and of'course i being his proud sister wanted to write this post right away, not missing the excitement to wear off!

Let me congratulate him through my blog along with all his friends and well wishers....A HEARTY CONGRATS BRO :) !!!!

TRACING UR MOBILE, IF STOLEN BY ANYONE

2009-12-05T14:01:00.001+05:30

If u lose your mobile,

Got an interesting fact to share.. Nowadays each one of us carry Hi Fi
Mobile devices and always fear that it may be stolen.

Each mobile carries a unique IMEI i.e International Mobile Identity
No which can be used to track your mobile anywhere in the world.

This is how it works!!!!!!

1. Dial *#06# from your mobile.

2. Your mobile shows a unique 15 digit .

3. Note down this number anywhere but except your mobile as this is the number which will help to trace your mobile in case of a theft.

4. Once stolen you just have to mail this 15 digit IMEI no. to cop@vsnl.net

5. No need to go to police.

6. Your Mobile will be traced within next 24 hrs via a complex system of GPRS and internet.

7. You will find where your hand set is being operated even in case your no is being changed.

PASS ON THIS VERY IMP MESSAGE TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES.

JUST FOR JOKE :-) :-) :-)

2009-12-05T13:59:00.001+05:30

BEFORE MARRIAGE:

He: Yes. At last. It was so hard to wait.

She: Do you want me to leave?

He: No! Don't even think about it.

She: Do you love me?

He: Of course! Over and over!

She: Have you ever cheated on me?

He: No! Why are you even asking?

She: Will you kiss me?

He: Every chance I get.

She: Will you hit me?

He: Are you crazy! I'm not that kind of person!

She: Can I trust you?

He: Yes.

She: Darling!

AFTER MARRIAGE

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Simply read Backwards the above

HEY PEOPLE...I'M SO GLAD TO INFORM....

2009-11-25T17:48:00.003+05:30

all of you, that the jury of Indibloggies have nominated my Friend's (SHALINI) travel blog among the top 12 travel blogs in the country. I would be glad if you joined me in casting your vote for her blog at http://multivote.sparklit.com/web_poll.spark/21900 .Shalinis travelogue is listed in category 9.

I'm sure you'll like her blog ... PLZzzzzzzzzzz VOTE FOR IT !!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

2009-11-24T19:45:00.000+05:30

There was a Nebraska farmer who grew award-winning corn. Each year he entered his corn in the state fair where it won a blue ribbon...
One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something interesting about how he grew it. The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbors.
"How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbors when they are entering corn in competition with yours each year?" the reporter asked.
"Why sir," said the farmer, "didn't you know? The wind picks up pollen from the ripening corn and swirls it from field to field. If my neighbors grow inferior corn, cross-pollination will steadily degrade the quality of my corn. If I am to grow good corn, I must help my neighbors grow good corn."
He is very much aware of the connectedness of life. His corn cannot improve unless his neighbor's corn also improves.
So it is in other dimensions. Those who choose to be at peace must help their neighbors to be at peace. Those who choose to live well must help others to live well, for the value of a life is measured by the lives it touches. And those who choose to be happy must help others to find happiness for the welfare of each is bound up with the welfare of all.

The lesson for each of us is this: if we are to grow good corn, we must help our neighbors grow good corn.

TAG TIME

2009-11-21T14:12:00.002+05:30

try this out! i am tagging all my visitors!!

1. Last drink: NESTEA's ice tea

2. Last phone call : DHRUV

3. Last text message: DHRUV

4. Last song you listened to: kanden kadhalai

5. Last time you cried: 2 days back!

6. Dated someone twice: wat's dating??

7. Been cheated on? Never

8. Kissed someone & regretted it? Nope

9. Lost someone special? my granny

10. Been depressed? most of the times(coz its exams time :P)

11. Been drunk and threw up? not applicable

FAVORITE COLOURS:

12. black

13. white

14.pink

15. Peacock Green/Blue.

FIRSTS :

15. Made new friends: at college

16. Fallen out of love: ????

17. Laughed until you cried: countless no of times.....

18. Met someone who changed you: i meet them everyday :P

19. Found out who your true friends were: i'm losing faith in true friendship....:(((

20. Found out someone was talking about you: Yes, both in good and bad ways.

21. Kissed anyone on your friend's list: nooo

22. How many people on your friends list do you know in real life: everyone! i dont add strangers to my frnd list

23. How many kids do you want to have: a boy and a gal, just like me and my bro :)

24. Do you have any pets: temporary pets...puppies, now given to the blue cross...

25. Do you want to change your name: i luv my name!

26. What did you do for your last birthday: my frnds threw a surprize party! memorable and spl day!

27.What time did you wake up today: 09:00am

28. What were you doing at midnight last night: Playing mafia wars on facebook

29. Name something you CANNOT wait for: A msg (a reply rather) from my frnd, after texting!

30. Last time you saw your father: morning..

31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life: I am happy with wat its been so far...wish it continues to be the same!

32. Most visited web page: Orkut, facebook, my blog, yahoomail, twitter, youtube

WHAT'S YOUR:

33. Name: Jayashree

34. Nicknames: maams, jaya, jae, maami, etc etc etc

35. Zodiac sign: Aries :)

36. Male or female or transgender: FEmale (duhhhh????)

37. Elementary: Udhayachal primary school, Mumbai

38. School: DAV, PSBB

39. Colleges: SRM

40. Hair color: Black

41. Long or short: used to be long, but now :(((

42. Height: ppl say i'm 6ft but may be a little less!

43. Do you have a crush on someone? hmmmmmm

44. Ever been in love? Always... (with myself and my loved ones).

45. Piercings? Ears.

46. Tattoos? i hate them

47. Righty or lefty: Righty

48. First surgery: no

49. First piercing: Ears.

50. First best friend: Shwetha(bombay-my kinder garden frnd, still my best buddy)

51. First sport you loved: Lock and key :P:P

52. First pet: mani(no more)

53. First vacation: ooty, but vacation was always (mumbai to chennai)

54. First concert: well, should i write my 1st performance?? :P i performed on jan17th 2003 in vinayagar temple, adambakkam

55. First crush: (sorry...marandhu poche!!)

RIGHT NOW:

56. Eating: bun

57. Drinking: lemon tea

58. I'm about to: study for biometrics

59. Listening to: nothing

60. Waiting for: exams to end

YOUR FUTURE

61. Want kids? Yes.

62. Want to get married? Yes.

63. Careers in mind? music

WHICH IS BETTER WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX?

64. Lips or eyes: Eyes

65. Hugs or kisses: Both

66. Shorter or taller: Taller

67. Older or Younger: Younger

68. Romantic or spontaneous: Romantic

69. Nice stomach or nice arms: Neither...a gud heart :P

70. Sensitive or loud: Both

71. Hook-up or relationship: Relationship.

72. Trouble maker or hesitant: Neither. Caring one is much better.

HAVE YOU EVER :

73. Kissed a stranger: yeah, small babies and kids...

74. Lost glasses/contacts: 3 times within one year! :(

75. Broken someone's heart: Yes :(

76. Had your own heart broken: The same Yes :(

77. Been arrested: lol...no

78. Turned someone down: Yes.

79. Cried when someone died: even if a novel character dies, i cry! :) :P

80. Liked a friend that is a boy? yes

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:

81. Yourself: Absolutely.

82. Miracles: too much, and sometimes, they happen...like me getting good grades even if i dint study a bit!

83. God: too god fearing!!

84. Love at first sight: no

85. Heaven: Yes

86. Santa Claus: no

87. Kiss on the first date? No.

88. Angels: Yes

89. Devils: Yes

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:

90. Is there one person you want to be with right now? Yes

91. Had more than one boyfriend/girlfriend at one time? No.

92. Wanted to kill someone ever? never

93. Among you blog mates, whom would you like to kiss? no 1

94. Committed a blunder and regretted later? Yes. loads of times

95. Wanted to steal your friend's boyfriend / girlfriend? No.

ASSOCIATE WITH SOMETHING YOU WEAR:

96. White: dhuppata

97. Black: bindhi

98. Red: none

99. Pink: dress

100. Posting this as 100 Truths? Maybe.

THIS IS SIMPLY AMAZING...MUST WATCH!

2009-11-20T15:55:00.001+05:30

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE...DONT USE CELL PHONES AT HOSPITALS

2009-11-16T12:16:00.001+05:30

TO ALL...... VERY IMPORTANT... ....

This is a real incident that happened in a local hospital in Bangalore , India . A 4 - year old girl was admitted due to leg fracture. As it was an open fracture, she had to undergo an operation to stitch the protruding bone back in place. Though it was quite a minor operation, she was hooked on to life support system, as a part of the process.

The doctors had to input some data prior to the operation to suit different conditions. Thereafter, the operation proceeded.. Half way through the process, the life support system suddenly went dead.

The culprit : -

Some one was using his/her hand-phone outside the operation theatre. And the frequency had affected the system.. They tried to track the person, but to no avail. The little girl, young and innocent as she was, died soon after.
Be compassionate! Do not use your hand phone / mobiles especially at any hospitals or within the Aircraft or any places where you are told not to use it... You might not be caught in the act, but you might have killed someone without knowing.
Sometimes it's a matter of Life & Death.....!! !

Please pass this to as many, since most of us are just not aware of the seriousness of this issue.

Last Word :

So friends, please avoid using your mobile phones in hospitals / petrol pumps / aircraft etc ... wherever it is mentioned no use of mobiles, go by the rules, it's a matter of life & death.

A tiny mail can save a life..
ForwardSourceID: NT000064BE
REAL INCIDENT.... READ N PASS..

FRIENDS FOREVER...read on

2009-11-15T12:50:00.002+05:30

In the walk of life you will find several people. Some are there with you only for a momentary phase while other walk the path of life with you for a considerable distance. Friends come and go. But it requires true courage and spirit to be friends forever and to walk the journey of life till the end. As a Jewish saying goes- "Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure". But it is not easy to find this treasure. Only very fortunate ones succeed in achieving it; once it is found try your best not to loose it. An anonymous author very aptly described friends forever as- "Some people come into our lives and quickly go.

Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same." A true friend is someone who understands you even without your having to explain anything- someone who understands you and cares for you.

If you feel a pain in your heart when you see a tear in your friend's eye, if your friend is more happy than you to see you successful, then you must understand that you have found a friend forever. A true friend is someone with whom you do not have to make an effort to share your thoughts. The mental harmony between true friends comes naturally. If effort is at all required then it is not true friendship. People might claim to be your true friends. Declarations are easy to make. But it's only the person who is your friend forever, who will stand with you through the thick and the thin.

FOR THE KEBAB LOVERS

2009-11-14T13:39:00.003+05:30

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ Cup Corn Kernels
• 2 Big Potatoes (boiled)
• 2 Onions (chopped)
• ½ cup Capsicum
• 2-½ cm Ginger (chopped)
• 3 Green Chilies (chopped)
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

METHOD:

•	Without using any water, crush the corn kernels in a grinder to get a coarse paste.
•	Mix this coarse paste with potatoes, onion, ginger, capsicum, green chilies and salt.
•	Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them as kebabs.
•	Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the kebabs until they turn golden & crisp.
•	Take them out with a slotted spoon. Drain excess oil on kitchen tissue.
•	Corn Kebab is ready to eat. Serve hot with sauce or mint chutney.

WHAT'S ON TODAY's MENU # 5

2009-11-14T11:08:00.002+05:30

Crispy toasted bread and a spread of all veggies, cheese and tomato sauce. This is a quick snack for kids when they wish to eat pizza and cant wait for long :) This microwave bread pizza would take not even ten minutes when you have the cheese grated and sauce ready on hand.. Yummmm.....

Ingredients:

Bread slices- 5 to 6
2 tsp melted unsalted butter
onions -1 (finely chopped)
Tomato - 1 (finely chopped)
Capsicum - 1(finely chopped)
Grated cheese
Tomato ketchup / pizza sauce / marinara sauce
Salt to taste
Pepper powder to sprinkle

Method:

Mix all the vegetables together with a pinch of salt.
Fresh bread slices can be used Or you can toast it with butter.
Heat a pan with little butter. Toast the slices on one side till its crispy.
Remove and spread a tsp of tomato ketchup on it.
Add over the bread, 2tbsp of mixed vegetables.. sprinkle the generous helping of grated cheese on it.
Transfer everything to a microwave plate n cook for 3 minutes in high temperature..till all the cheese gets melted.
Remove the slices from the micro oven and sprinkle wee bit of pepper powder.
Top it with some tomato ketchup. You could even make a nice smilie face on it to make it more attractive to your little ones.
Serve with any fresh juice for a perfect and healthy breakfast.
I am sure Kids will definitely love it...Yummmm....

WISHING ALL THE KIDS A HAPPY CHILDREN'S DAY

2009-11-14T07:15:00.003+05:30

TO-DO LIST

2009-11-13T15:48:00.002+05:30

* The greatest Joy: Giving

* The greatest loss: Loss of self-respect

* The most satisfying work: Helping others

* The ugliest personality trait: Selfishness

* The most endangered species: Dedicated leaders

* Our greatest natural resource: Our youth

* The greatest "shot in the arm": Encouragement

* The greatest problem to overcome: Fear

* The most effective sleeping pill: Peace of mind

* The most crippling failure disease: Excuses

* The most powerful force in life: Love

* The most dangerous pariah: A gossiper

* The world's most incredible computer: The brain

* The worst thing to be without: Hope

* The deadliest weapon: The tongue

* The two most power-filled words: "I Can"

* The greatest asset: Faith

* The most worthless emotion: Self-pity

* The most beautiful attire: SMILE!

* The most prized possession: Integrity

* The most powerful channel of
communication: Prayer

* The most contagious spirit: Enthusiasm

* The most important thing in life: GOD

HAVE A NICE DAY

THE DONKEY STORY ...worth reading!

2009-11-09T15:57:00.002+05:30

One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.
He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.
A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.
As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!
MORAL :
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a steppingstone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.
2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happens.
3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less from people but more from God.

You have two choices... smile and close this page,
or pass this along to someone else to share the lesson .
God bless us all!

WORLD'S BEST ILLUSION

2009-11-05T17:48:00.002+05:30

If you watch the above images from your seat in front of the computer, Mr. Angry is on the left, and Mrs.Calm is on the right.

Get up from your seat, and move back 12 feet, and PRESTO!! they switch places!!

It is said this illusion was created by

Phillippe G.Schyns and Aude Oliva of the Univ. of Glasgow .

This proves that we may not be seeing what's actually there, all the time!!

WHAT'S ON TODAY's MENU # 4

2009-10-31T11:13:00.002+05:30

Tomatoes are actually fruits, but being low in sugar they are usually eaten like vegetables. Ripe red tomatoes are rich in beta-carotene and the anti-oxidant lycopene. Tomatoes are High in Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Some tomatoes are sweeter than others, depending on their ripeness and the variety of tomato. Use the ripest tomatoes you can. Added sugar will balance the natural acidity of the tomatoes, use more or less to taste.

Ingredients:-

1/2 gal. tomato juice

2 tbsp. sugar

3 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tbsp. salt Pinch black pepper (Adjust according to kids level)

Method:-

1) Put all ingredients into a large non-reactive pot (use stainless steel, not aluminum) except lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until mixture is completely soupy, about 25 minutes.

2) Mix all ingredients together and let it cool .Add lemon juice .After that blend it in a mixer .Sieve it and Serve.

I GO CRAZY WHEN I HEAR THE WORD...

2009-10-30T23:26:00.003+05:30

"CORN FLORENTINE"

I still remember the first time, Shalini(my best frnd) compelling me with a spoon full of this (never heard of dish) corn florentine, forcing me to taste it atleast once and then, poor gal, she had to order another one for herself after that! lol! And now, u ask me wat's my favourite continental dish, everybody who knows me well wud shout out this name 'corn florentine'.
Shalini, This is a really special post dedicated to you dear(lol). Among the so many very-spl-moments that we've had together trying out new dishes at new places, EDEN and corn florentine will always bring a smile on my face and ofcourse YOU for "all the .......memories" associated wid eden! :P :P

Anyways, here's some real gud stuff about the place and dish for ur information!

Eden,

Harrisons Hotel,

Nungambakkam

Tel: 42222777

This one’s not for those on a diet. Or, for someone trying to go on one. The Corn Florentine celebrates everything cheese. Nuggets of crisp corn and fragrant spinach fight for space in this creamy baked dish.

The base is made of cream, milk, butter (lots if it) and flour and once the corn and spinach go in, it is gratinated with cheese. The end result is a glorious stand-alone dish that makes for great comfort food. It is served with plain toast. And, Indianising this Continental dish a bit is the addition of garlic and pepper. If you are terribly health-conscious, they do a version with brown sauce! Also available at the Besant Nagar (24460777) and Anna Nagar (26221010) branches.

@suda: dont forget to try this next time! :)

HAND BOOK FOR LIFE

2009-10-29T17:14:00.002+05:30

Health:

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer.
6. Play more games.
7. Read more books than you did in 2008.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for 7 hours. (or more)
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day.. And while you walk, smile. .

Personality:

11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class

but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:

25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will Stay in touch,

Life:

32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful..
34. God heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank God for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

IF YOU HAVE TIME, PLZ READ THIS :)

2009-10-29T17:08:00.004+05:30

Conversation with GOD so very beautiful...

God
Hello. Did you call me?

Me
Called you? No. Who is this?

God
This is GOD. I heard your prayers. So I thought I will chat.

Me
I do pray. Just makes me feel good. I am actually busy now. I am in the midst of something.

God
What are you busy at? Ants are busy too.

Me
Don't know. But I can't find free time. Life has become hectic. It's rush hour all the time.

God
Sure. Activity gets you busy. But productivity gets you results. Activity consumes time. Productivity frees it.

Me
I understand. But I still can't figure out. By the way, I was not expecting YOU to buzz me on instant messaging chat.

God
Well I wanted to resolve your fight for time, by giving you some clarity. In this net era, I wanted to reach you through the medium you are comfortable with.

Me
Tell me, why has life become complicated now?

God
Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated.

Me
Why are we then constantly unhappy?

God
Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday. You are worrying because you are analyzing. Worrying has become your habit. That's why you are not happy.

Me
But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?

God
Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.

Me
But then, there is so much pain due to uncertainty.

God
Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.

Me
If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?

God
Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don't suffer. With that experience, their life become better not bitter.

Me
You mean to say such experience is useful?

God
Yes. In every term, Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.

Me
But still, why should we go through such tests? Why can't we be free from problems?

God
Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons (to) Enhance Mental Strength. Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems.

Me
Frankly in the midst of so many problems, we don't know where we are heading.

God
If you look outside, you will not know where you are heading. Look inside. Looking outside, you dream. Looking inside, you awaken. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides insight.

Me
Sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in the right direction. What should I do?

God
Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure as decided by you. Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing your road ahead. You work with the compass. Let others work with the clock.

Me
In tough times, how do you stay motivated?

God
Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Always count your blessing, not what you are missing.

Me
What surprises you about people?

God
When they suffer they ask, "why me?" When they prosper, they never ask "Why me". Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on the side of the truth.

Me
Sometimes I ask, who am I, why am I here. I can't get the answer.

God
Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be. Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.

Me
How can I get the best out of life?

God
Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.

Me
One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered.

God
There are no unanswered prayers. At times, the answer is NO.

Me
Thank you for this wonderful chat.

God
Well. Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don't believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs. Life is a mystery to solve not a problem to resolve. Trust me. Life is wonderful if you know how to live. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that took our breath away

LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP QUOTES

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1. It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return, But what is more
painful is to love someone and never find the courage
to let that person know how you feel.

2. A sad thing in life is when you meet someone who means a lot to you,
only to find out in the end that it was never meant to be
and you just have to let go.

3. The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with,
never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best
conversation you've ever had.

4. It's true that we don't know what we've got until we lose it, but it's
also true that we don't know what we've been missing until it arrives.

5. It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like
someone, and a day to love someone-but it takes a lifetime
to forget someone.

6. Don't go for looks; they can deceive. Don't go for wealth; even that
fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a
smile to make a dark day seem bright.

7. Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you
want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the
things you want to do.

8. Always put yourself in the other's shoes. If you feel that it hurts you,
it probably hurts the person too.

9. A careless word may kindle strife; a cruel word may wreck a life; a
timely word may level stress; a loving word may heal and bless.

10. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything
they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

11. Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, ends with a tear. When you
were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so that when you die, you're the one smiling
and everyone around you is crying

WHAT'S ON TODAY's MENU # 3

2009-10-27T14:24:00.003+05:30

Palak Paneer is a delicious, hearty North Indian dish prepared with spinach and Indian cheese.Its one of my favorites and i'm sure you would like it too. This is a very popular dish served in every Indian restaurant. The creamy texture of spinach with paneer is a very good combination.

Palak paneer ingredients:

Spinach - 1 bunch
Paneer - 200 gms ,cut into 1 inch cubes
Tomato medium size -1 (puree)
Onion small - 1 finely chopped
Green chillies - 5
Ginger garlic paste - ½ tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Cashew nuts - 15
Salt - to taste
Sugar - ¼ tsp
Red chilli pwd - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala -1/2 tsp
Kasuri Methi -1/4 tsp
Malai - 1 tbsp

Method:-

Clean and wash the spinach. Cut the green chillies into 2 or 3 pieces. Take a pan and heat with 1 tsp oil. Add green chillies and washed spinach . Sauté till the leaves are wilted. Then switch off the stove. Leave it to cool for 5 mins. After 5 mins grind spinach and Green chillies to a fine paste. Now take a pan and heat with 1 tsp of ghee /Butter. Add Cumin seeds.After it starts to pop add chopped onions. Fry till transulent. Then add ginger garlic paste and coriander powder ,red chilli powder. Sauté till the raw smell disappears. Add spinach paste, tomato puree, a pinch of turmeric powder and cashew nut powder (if using). Add salt and adjust to taste.Add Sugar. Combine well and add little amount of water. Do not add too much of water. If you add too much of water then it spread like flooding river. Cook on medium heat for about 10mins or until flavors combines well. Just before switch off the stove add fried and soaked paneer cubes. Add malai, garam masala pwd and kasuri methi and mix well. Reduce flame, cover and cook for 2 mts. Now palak paneer is ready. Serve hot with roti, paratha or naan.

Tomato puree:

Boil tomato in hot water and peel the skin. Now mash or grind the tomatoes in mixer grinder without adding any water. Cashewnut powder: Dry roast and make a fine powder. Paneer cubes: Sauté paneer cubes in 1 tsp of ghee or deep fry till they are golden brown and soak in warm water with pinch of salt for 10 mins.

MTR and Ashirvadh have given us ready-to-eat dishes and its become so easily available these days but still home made food is always the best :)) so try this urself and let me know your comments!

POTATO SABJI - THE MOST LOVED VEGGIE OF ALL

2009-09-24T18:08:00.004+05:30

Well, is there anybody who says NO to potatoes? I don't think so...Its almost a well known fact that everybody especially kids luv potato curry wen compared to the rest of the veggies. So here it goes, an easy and quick way to do this recipe

Ingredients:
3 potatoes (russet potatoes work well for this recipe)
1 onion ( chopped)
2 to 3 garlic cloves ( chopped)
3 tbs oil
1 tsp cumin seeds and musturd seeds
1/2 tsp turmuric powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
cilantro
salt

Method:
Boil potatoes until fork tender with a pinch of salt , peel and squeeze with your hands ,so that half mashed and half chunkey

Heat oil in apan ,add cumin seeds , musturd seeds and chopped onions , sautee until onions are soft , then add garlic and cilantro , fry for 1 more min

Now add sqeezes potatoes ,Mix well and fry on low flame for 5min

Sprinkle salt , turmuric , redchilli powder and coriander powder ( mix gently so that potatoes are not mashed completely)

Fry on low flame until golden on one side ( make sure not to burn potatoes)

Serve hot , with chapathi , puri ,paratha

A GOLDEN GIFT :p

2009-09-21T15:23:00.004+05:30

Well, hi people...Its been so long since i posted some good personal stuff here and i know, my blog's been slowly turning into a foodis blog. Yet i wont give up writing about some interesting stuffs happening :)

So, what's so special about this post is that my mom's got me a new necklace and a stone-studded ring for navratri :) and i'm happy with all smiles :):):)

But phew! watta crowd maan! I even

started wondering if i'd entered into some chennai silks or pothys coz thats the most crowded place specially during the festival season! I never knew that people flog into jewellery malls like that. But never the less, i was so busy choosing my ring till my mom got irritated and asked me to select one immediately and proceed to the necklace session! I din't take much time as we had already decided on what we were going to buy! So, my

weekend went really well, i must agree! THANKU AMMA :) for the golden gift :):)

EID MUBARAK

2009-09-20T08:48:00.002+05:30

Eid is the combination of 3 meaningful words:-----

E - Embrace with open heart

I - Inspire with impressive attitude

D - Distribute pleasure to all

~~~Eid Mubarak~~~

GINGER FRUIT PUNCH RECIPE

2009-09-18T20:02:00.003+05:30

INGREDIENTS:

3 oz 8-inch piece of fresh peeled and chopped Ginger (Adrak)
1 cup Sugar (Cheeni)
1 cup fresh Lemon Juice (Nimbu Ka Raas)
11/2 cup fresh Orange Juice (Santra Ka Raas)
3 cup Cold Water or Club Soda
Ice-cubes

METHOD:

Combine ginger, sugar and 1 cup of water in a heavy deep-pan and bring to boil.
Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.
Strain the mixture into another pan and allow to cool.
Now add lemon juice and orange juice and refrigerate until needed.
Just before serving, add cold water or club soda and ice-cubes.

TIFFIN READY :)

2009-09-18T19:32:00.003+05:30

Well, we have something tasty and easy-to-make recipe in today's menu :

CORN PAKODAS

Corn Pakodas are the great appetizers that can have at tea time. Its easy, crispy and delicious to have. With very simple flavours, they are great and can be also have along with ketchup or salsa. Do try this snack delight and enjoy ur evening.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup sweet corn
2 chopped onions
1 egg
Salt to taste
1 tbsp ginger finely chopped
1 tsp chopped green chilli
½ tsp pepper
½ cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
Oil to fry
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 cup makai ka atta
Chopped dhania patta

METHOD:

To sweet corn, add onions, ginger, green chilli, red chilli powder, salt & pepper.

Mix these ingredients along with baking powder & egg. Add the flour & makai ka atta to the mixture.

Mix well & add dhania patta for taste. Wet your palms & shape the dough into balls.

Fry pakodas in hot oil on low flame till red. Serve hot with sauce or chutney.

THE ULTIMATE GIFT (book review)

2009-09-17T18:12:00.003+05:30

Red Stevens was a self-made man who gave his family everything -- and ruined them in the process. Now, as his estate of oil companies and cattle ranches is divided among greedy and self-serving relatives, one member is singled out for something special: Red's great-nephew, Jason.

In a darkened room, isolated from the rest of his family, Jason is confronted by the image of his deceased great uncle on a video monitor... and so begins a 12 month quest for purpose and meaning in an empty life, as Jason attempts to complete the tasks required to receive Red Stevens' greatest bequest....The Ultimate Gift.

Well people, once again i come up with a review on Jim Stovall's novel "the ultimate gift" which i happened to read a few weeks back. This book is really really inspiring and i recommend all you guys to read it once :)

I do not know what in these kind of books make the readers get inspired but somehow, it just happens. The powerful meaningful words which when read, really changes the way we look at things...The story is not so great but the philosophies stated by the author does need a one time reading :)

Tit-Bits:

About Jim Stovall

Jim Stovall is blind. He began losing his eyesight to a degenerative eye disease when he was seventeen. He lost the remainder of his sight at the age of thirty and all the hopes and dreams he had as a sighted person were dashed. However, Stovall says, "I may have lost my sight, but in the aftermath, I gained a greater vision than I had ever had before." That greater vision enabled him to graduate from college with honors, become a successful stock broker, and start Narrative Television Network, an Emmy Award-winning network that was the first to bring television to the more than 13 million blind and visually impaired people in the United States.

WHAT'S ON TODAY's MENU # 2

2009-09-16T15:10:00.003+05:30

It is delicious! I used just one chilli pepper, and found it gently spicy. I also added some lime juice for a little extra flavor. This is a 5-minute recipe, especially if you use frozen corn.

Slicing the kernels off the cob can get a little messy, though. I managed to do it :)

Spicy Corn with Mustard Seeds

makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

6 to 8 ears corn (or use 4 cups thawed frozen corn)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1 or 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Salt
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1 -2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, to taste

METHOD:

1. Slice kernels off corn, if using fresh.

2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or sauté pan over medium-high heat, add mustard seeds, and cover. When seeds stop popping, lower heat to medium and add chiles; stir 30 seconds.

3. Stir in turmeric. Add corn and salt to taste. Toss, turn heat to low, cover, and cook until corn is tender, about 5 minutes (cook frozen corn about 1 minute). Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Serve warm.

THIS IS HOW WE MISS OUT SOMETHING CALLED "LIFE"

2009-09-16T14:58:00.002+05:30

A boy was born to a couple after eleven years of marriage. They were a loving couple and the boy was the gem of their eyes. When the boy was around two years old, one morning the husband saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for office so he asked his wife to cap the bottle and keep it in the cupboard. His wife, preoccupied in the kitchen totally forgot the matter. The boy saw the bottle and playfully went to the bottle fascinated by its color and drank it all. It happened to be a poisonous medicine meant for adults in small dosages. When the child collapsed the mother hurried him to the hospital, where he died. The mother was stunned. She was terrified how to face her husband. When the distraught father came to the hospital and saw the dead child, he looked at his wife and uttered just five words.

QUESTIONS :
1. What were the five words ?
2. What is the implication of this story?

ANSWER :
The husband just said "I am with you Darling"

The husband's totally unexpected reaction is a proactive behavior. The child is dead. He can never be brought back to life. There is no point in finding fault with the mother.
Besides, if only he had taken time to keep the bottle away, this would not have happened. No one is to be blamed. She had also lost her only child. What she needed at that moment was consolation and sympathy from the husband. That is what he gave her.

If everyone can look at life with this kind of perspective, there would be much fewer problems in the world. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness, and fears. And you will find things are actually not as difficult as you think.

MORAL OF THE STORY:

This story is really worth reading. ..... Sometimes we spend time in asking who is responsible or whom to blame, whether in a relationship, in a job or with the people we know.

By this way we miss out something called L.I.F.E.

WHAT'S ON TODAY's MENU # 1

2009-09-15T19:46:00.006+05:30

RECIPE : VEGETABLE CHILLI

From “The New Basics Cookbook” by Julee Rosso and Sheila LukinsHave a pot of chili ready when everyone comes over to watch the Super Bowl. This vegetable chili is just as gutsy as any made with meat. Everyone will love it!

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup olive oil2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice2 onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice4 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 large red bell peppers, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice1 can (35 ounces) Italian plum tomatoes, with their juice1 1/2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch dice2 tablespoons good-quality chili powder1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon dried oregano2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon fennel seeds1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley1 cup canned dark red kidney beans, drained1 cup canned chick-peas (garbanzos), drained1/2 cup chopped fresh dill2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 cup sour cream2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese4 scallions (green onions), white bulb and 3 inches green, sliced on the diagonal

METHOD:

1.Heat 1/2 cup of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini, and sauté until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the zucchini to a large flameproof casserole or dutch oven.

2.Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil in the skillet over low heat. Add the onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Sauté until just wilted, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the casserole, along with the oil remaining in the skillet.

3.Place the casserole over low heat. Add the canned tomatoes and their juice, the fresh tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano, pepper, salt, fennel seeds, and parsley. Cook, uncovered, stirring often, for 30 minutes.

4.Stir in the kidney beans, chick-peas, dill and lemon juice; cook for another 15 minutes. Stir well, and adjust the seasonings to taste. Serve with bowls of sour cream, grated cheese, and sliced scallions alongside.

Here's a cool take on the ubiquitous soup...check it out

2009-09-15T19:00:00.003+05:30

Like all whole grains, whole wheat is a very good source of fibre as well as manganese and the amino acids. If you have a wheat allergy, substitute barley, which provides celenium, copper and phosphorous. And the below mentioned recipe serves six!

INGREDIENTS:

Barley : 1/3 cup
water : 2 cups
salt : to tase
finely diced cucumber : 1 cup
plain low fat yogurt or butter milk : 5 cups
ripe but firm tomatoes : 2
celery stalk (small) : 1
garlic pod finely minced or pureed with a little salt in a mortar : 1
lemon juice : 2 tbsp
cumin seeds toasted and ground : 2 tsp
ground pepper : to taste
fresh mint leaves : 2 tbsp

METHOD:

Heat a heavy medium sized saucepan over medium-high heat, and add the barley. Stir or shake in the pan unitil it smells toasty, about five minutes. Add the water and salt (to taste) and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 45 mins. Remove from the heat, drain and set aside.

While the barley is cooking, place the cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Toss and place in a strainer set over the bowl. Allow to drain for 30 mins. Rinse well and drain on paper towels.

Combine all the ingredients except the mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for an hour or longer. Serve, garnishing each bowl with the mint leaves.

BLOOD DONOR AT YOUR SERVICE.....!

2009-09-12T19:18:00.003+05:30

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EX: BLOOD B+

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Plz pass on this important info

NOT THE RIGHT THING TO DO :(

2009-09-11T19:00:00.003+05:30

I really have been thinking about this since quite some time...I am talking about my music classes that i havent been attending regularly...If i rightly remember, the last time i attended my music class was sometime around july...and my god! its almost two months now and i really regret for doing this!

My parents used to trouble me to make sure that i never missed even a single class even if i had my semester exam the following day and now, they have left it to my decision and i'm sorry about my own behaviour. I must have given it the due respect and should have attended the classes regularly...but never late than ever, i have understood its importance in my life, and realised my mistake...so i'm going to take up my classes seriously from this weekend.

Hope my teacher isn't too upset with my neglecting the classes and would surely welcome me as she always did! I convey my sincere apologies to her through my post here.

MAY MY CLASSES BEGIN asusual!

A SMALL STORY...

2009-09-10T08:42:00.002+05:30

A boy and a girl were playing together. The boy had a collection of marbles. The girl had some sweets with her. The boy told the girl that he will give her all his marbles in exchange for her sweets. The girl agreed.
The boy kept the biggest and the most beautiful marble aside and gave the rest to the girl. The girl gave him all her sweets as she had promised.
That night, the girl slept peacefully. But the boy couldn't sleep as he kept wondering if the girl had hidden some sweets from him the way he had hidden his best marble.

Moral of the story: If you don't give your hundred percent in a relationship, you'll always keep doubting if the other person has given his/her hundred percent.. This is applicable for any relationship like love, employer-employee relationship etc., Give your hundred percent to everything you do and sleep peacefully

A REASON TO CELEBRATE ...

2009-09-06T19:04:00.003+05:30

Hey people... Its been so long since i'd posted something on my blog...But then you must understand that i had been busy concentrating on something more important. So here comes this week's post and i must say, i am very happy to post about something that made my week an eventful one.

Yess...I for the first time in my four years of college life, attempted to do a paper presentation which had been keeping me away from all my routein work of blogging, orkutting, tweeting chatting...etc! But ofcourse, as they always say, Hard work always pays and my hardwork in this new venture turned out to be fruitful! I and my friend Krithika won 2nd place in the TECH TALK event conducted by the MCA department of SRM university which was held on the 3rd and 4th of september. And today, i'm happily writing this post as a start to another week full of daily blogging :P

A special thanks to Dhruv And Shalini who had been kind enough to come and encourage us thru out the day and yeah, for all the fun we had, to celebrate that evening! I hope we do a lot more presentations before our college life cums to an end!

CHEERS!

TEST YOUR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE !!

2009-08-29T10:07:00.002+05:30

1. What is the expansion ( Full Form ) of YAHOO?

Yet Another Hierarchy of Officious Oracle

2. What is the expansion ( Full Form ) of ADIDAS?

ADIDAS- All Day I Dream About Sports

3. Expansion of Star as in Star TV Network?

Satellite Television Asian Region

4. What is expansion of "ICICI?"

Industrial credit and Investments Corporation of India

5. The 1984-85 season. 2nd ODI between India and Pakistan at Sialkot -

India 210/3 with Vengsarkar 94*. Match abandoned. Why?

That match was abandoned after people heard

the news of Indira Gandhi being killed.

6. Who is the only man to have written the National Anthems

for two different countries?

Rabindranath Tagore who wrote national anthem for two different

countries one is our 's National anthem and another one is for

Bangladesh- (Amar Sonar* *Bangla )

7. From what four word expression does the word `goodbye` derive?

Goodbye comes from the ex-pression: 'god be with you'.

8. How was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu better known?

Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu is none other Mother Teresa

9. Name the only other country to have got independence on Aug 15th?

South Korea

10. Why was James Bond Associated with the Number 007?

Because 007 is the ISD code for Russia (or the USSR ,

as it was known during the cold war)

11. Who faced the first ball in the first ever One day match?

Geoffrey Boycott

12. Which cricketer played for South Africa before it was banned

from international cricket and later represented Zimbabwe ?

John Traicos

13. Which is the only country that is surrounded from all sides by

only one country (other than Vatican )?

Lesotho surrounded from all sides by South Africa ..

14. Which is the only sport which is not allowed to play left handed?

Polo

TEN PRINCIPLES FOR PEACE OF MIND.........

2009-08-26T22:49:00.004+05:30

1. Do Not Interfere In Others' Business Unless Asked:

Most of us create our own problems by interfering too often in others' affairs.
We do so because somehow we have convinced ourselves that our way is the best way, our logic is the perfect logic and those who do not conform to our thinking must be criticized and steered to the right direction, our direction.
This thinking denies the existence of individuality and consequently the existence of God..
God has created each one of us in a unique way.

No two human beings can think or act in exactly the same way.All men or women act the way they do because God within them prompts them that way.
Mind your own business and you will keep your peace.

2. Forgive And Forget:

This is the most powerful aid to peace of mind.
We often develop ill feelings inside our heart for the person who insults us or harms us.
We nurture grievances.
This in turn results in loss of sleep, development of stomach ulcers, and high blood pressure.
This insult or injury was done once, but nourishing of grievance goes on forever by constantly remembering it.
Get over this bad habit.
Life is too short to waste in such trifles.
Forgive & Forget, and march on.
Love flourishes in giving and forgiving.

3. Do Not Crave For Recognition:

This world is full of selfish people.
They seldom praise anybody without selfish motives.
They may praise you today because you are in power, but no sooner than you are powerless, they will forget your achievement and will start finding faults in you.
Why do you wish to kill yourself in striving for their recognition?
Their recognition is not worth the aggravation.
Do your duties ethically and sincerely.

4. Do Not Be Jealous:
We all have experienced how jealousy can disturb our peace of mind.
You know that you work harder than your colleagues in the office, but sometimes they get promotions; you do not.
You started a business several years ago, but you are not as successful as your neighbor whose business is only one year old.
There are several examples like these in everyday life.
Should you be jealous?
No.

5. Change Yourself According To The Environment:

If you try to change the environment single-handedly, the chances are you will fail.
Instead, change yourself to suit your environment.
As you do this, even the environment, which has been unfriendly to you, will mysteriously change and seem congenial and harmonious.

6. Endure What Cannot Be Cured:
This is the best way to turn a disadvantage into an advantage.
Every day we face numerous inconveniences, ailments, irritations, and accidents that are beyond our control.
If we cannot control them or change them, we must learn to put up with these things.
We must learn to endure them cheerfully.
Believe in yourself and you will gain in terms of patience, inner strength and will power.

7. Do Not Bite Off More Than You Can Chew:

This maxim needs to be remembered constantly.
We often tend to take more responsibilities than we are capable of carrying out.Know your limitations. . Why take on additional loads that may create more worries?
You cannot gain peace of mind by expanding your external activities.
Reduce your material engagements and spend time in prayer, introspection and
meditation. This will reduce those thoughts in your mind that make you restless.
Uncluttered mind will produce greater peace of mind.

8. Meditate Regularly:

Meditation calms the mind and gets rid of disturbing thoughts.
This is the highest state of peace of mind.
Try and experience it yourself.
If you meditate earnestly for half an hour everyday, your mind will tend to become peaceful during the remaining twenty-three and half-hours.
Your mind will not be easily disturbed as it was before.

You would benefit by gradually increasing the period of daily meditation.
You may think that this will interfere with your daily work.
On the contrary, this will increase your efficiency and you will be able to produce better results in less time.

9. Never Leave The Mind Vacant:

An empty mind is the devil's workshop.
All evil actions start in the vacant mind.
Keep your mind occupied in something positive, something worthwhile.
Actively follow a hobby.
Do something that holds your interest.
You must decide what you value more: money or peace of mind.
Your hobby, like social work or religious work, may not always earn you more money, but you will have a sense of fulfillment and achievement.
Even when you are resting physically, occupy yourself in healthy reading or mental chanting of God's name.

10. Do Not Procrastinate And Never Regret:

Do not waste time in protracted wondering " Should I or shouldn't I?"
Days, weeks, months, and years may be wasted in that futile mental debating.
You can never plan enough because you can never anticipate all future happenings.
Value your time and do the things that need to be done.

It does not matter if you fail the first time.
You can learn from your mistakes and succeed the next time.
Sitting back and worrying will lead to nothing.
Learn from your mistakes, but do not brood over the past.
DO NOT REGRET.
Why cry over spilt milk?.

IT WILL JUS TAKE 37 SECONDS TO READ THIS AND CHANGE UR THINKING....

2009-08-25T20:53:00.003+05:30

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.

One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window.

The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.

The men talked for hours on end.They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation..

Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and colour of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every colour and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.

One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man could not hear the band - he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.

Days, weeks and months passed.

One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside... He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed.

It faced a blank wall......!! !!!

The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.

The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall.
She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.'
Epilogue :

There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.
Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.
If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy.
'Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present !'

HAPPY GANESH CHATHURTHI :)

2009-08-23T18:47:00.006+05:30

Hello people :)

How many kozhakattai's did you hav today? How many idols of lord GANESHA did you see on the roads today? Did you go out too see the different idols or were glued to the TV watching

shreya's interview and many other films?? :P

Well well...i did all these things and a very special ganesh chathurthi as i did something new this time...

How many of you buy the small clay idol for poja everytime? In our house, my grand mother makes it and that is the one we use in pooja. But this time, she asked me to try makin one and wow! It came out so well. Below are the pictures of the idol i made this morning .

How is it? Dont you think its better than those that they sell outside? LOL....or atleast a good one for the first timer? :P:P

I was happy to see my dad doing pooja with the ganesha i made with my own hands...it was a pleasant feeling!

Anyways, i hav decided to do the idols in the coming years too, a replacement of my granny's artistic work! Wish you all a very very happy GANESH CHATHURTHI!

greetings.......

DID U CELEBRATE CHENNAI DAY ??

2009-08-22T17:33:00.002+05:30

Hello chennai...................................! The best place i've ever been in...is CHENNAI :) and i'm here wishing u a very happy chennai day!

P.S: I actually planned to write an elaborate post for today but i'm tooo tired right now! So hope i will be able to do it soon!

cheers!

WALLPAPER FOR UR DESKTOP...

2009-08-21T22:25:00.000+05:30

DO YOU LIKE IT?

MADLY IN LUV WITH BLOGGING :P

2009-08-20T23:46:00.007+05:30

Hi to every one reading this !

This blog of mine was created long back but i din't do much to keep it updated, Though i call it my FIRST BLOG :)

I hav recently started writing posts on different recipies that i come accross, in THIS BLOG. So i just thought that my other blog space cud be utilized for foodies and other eat-out related posts thereby making it active!

Hope u guyz will like it! I would be glad if u leave ur comments wen ever u drop in! thank u!