Deals and You works with a network of top rated establishments in your cities to bring you the best deals, in the form of discounted certificates/coupons/vouchers. With each new daily offer, a minimum number of purchases is set (group size) which is needed for the deal to go be valid. The deal usually lasts 24-48 hours giving you adequate time to invite your friends, ensuring that the deal goes live without fail!
There is a new deal to indulge in daily! All you have to do is check for messages from us where we will send you daily discount deal information. When you participate and buy the deal, we will email you a Deals and You certificate/coupon/voucher within 24 hours, with your name and a unique id number on it.
This can be explained more explicitly with a 6 step mechanism:
1. THE DEAL: Each day, we inform you about an exclusive deal in your city, made available to you at an amazing discounted price.
2. BUY: Click the 'BUY!" button to book your deal by paying the amount. This amount will not be charged to your card if the deal does not go live.
3. TIPPING POINT: As soon as we reach the minimum number of Deals and You bookings, the deal goes live, as promised.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The holidays make for a crazy time of year. You're spending time with family, traveling, maybe enjoying some winter weather. All of this can help you create wonderful blog posts. :)
Here are a couple tips on how to let your blog shine as you head into the new year.
Blogging made easy
Press This is a great way to simplify your blogging experience. It lets you grab content from any blog post, article, website, or photo you find on the web. If you can you see it in your browser, you can use Press This to blog about it on WordPress.com!
It will automatically insert an image, quote, video, or link on any website directly into your blog post as well as include a link back to the source. No more having to copy and paste 5 different things. With Press This you can share great content quickly.
Drag the bookmarklet (the link that says "Press This") from the Tools page of your WordPress.com Dashboard into your browser's bookmarks bar to get started. This adds a handy link you can use to post content.
The next time you want to share a link, photo, or video on another site just press the bookmarklet. You'll see a window pop up where you can add photos, video, and quotes straight from the site.
The two icons next to "Add:" let you choose which photos or videos on the page you want to insert into your post.
Combine all of that with the mobile options we featured last month and you can really blog from anywhere on the web or anywhere in the world.
Let your photos shine
After many lovely days spent with family during the holidays you probably have dozens (hundreds? thousands?!) of photos from trips, meals, adventures, and lovely winter weather. WordPress.com makes it easy to showcase these right on your blog.
Using our built-in photo galleries or slideshows you can share the best moments from the holidays. Here's a few from my trip to Yosemite National Park in the winter a few years ago.
Between Press This and showcasing your photos you have some great toys to play with as you make your blog even better in the new year. Enjoy the holidays!
Here are a couple tips on how to let your blog shine as you head into the new year.
Blogging made easy
Press This is a great way to simplify your blogging experience. It lets you grab content from any blog post, article, website, or photo you find on the web. If you can you see it in your browser, you can use Press This to blog about it on WordPress.com!
It will automatically insert an image, quote, video, or link on any website directly into your blog post as well as include a link back to the source. No more having to copy and paste 5 different things. With Press This you can share great content quickly.
Drag the bookmarklet (the link that says "Press This") from the Tools page of your WordPress.com Dashboard into your browser's bookmarks bar to get started. This adds a handy link you can use to post content.
The next time you want to share a link, photo, or video on another site just press the bookmarklet. You'll see a window pop up where you can add photos, video, and quotes straight from the site.
The two icons next to "Add:" let you choose which photos or videos on the page you want to insert into your post.
Combine all of that with the mobile options we featured last month and you can really blog from anywhere on the web or anywhere in the world.
Let your photos shine
After many lovely days spent with family during the holidays you probably have dozens (hundreds? thousands?!) of photos from trips, meals, adventures, and lovely winter weather. WordPress.com makes it easy to showcase these right on your blog.
Using our built-in photo galleries or slideshows you can share the best moments from the holidays. Here's a few from my trip to Yosemite National Park in the winter a few years ago.
Between Press This and showcasing your photos you have some great toys to play with as you make your blog even better in the new year. Enjoy the holidays!
oll Free Numbers
Dial the following numbers in case of Assistance/ Help without paying for it (from BSNL telephones) :
Some of the services are available in select cities only. Please check the
availability in your city.
Services written in blue color are available on STD also.
Service
Number
PSTN Call Center (for any queries related to landline telephone, ISDN etc. Also accessible from CellOne, Excel & Tarang phones) 1500
Kisan Call Center (for any queries related to agriculture) 1551
Police
100
Fire
101
Ambulance
102
Billing complaint center
166 / 1660-69
Trunk booking
1580
Trunk assistance
1581
STD complaints
1582
National Directory Enquiry (NDQ) Service
1583
International trunk booking
1586
International trunk enquiry
1587
International Trunk delay information
1588
Telex complaints
1589
Directory enquiry service
197
Telephone Complaint Booking 198
Emergency Relief Centre on National Highways 1033
Relief Commissioners of Central/State/Union territory 1070
Control room of District Collector/Magistrate 1077
Public Grievance Cell Telecom Circle HQs
12727
Public Grievance Cell Kolkata/Chennai
1095
Crime stopper cell of police in Kerala, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh & Mumbai
1090
Women crisis response
1091
Earth-quake Help line service
1092
Natural disaster control room
1096
AIDS help line service
1097
Children in difficulty/ Child Distress Service
1098
Catastrophe & Trauma service
1099
Free Phone Enquiry 1600
India Telephone Card Enquiry 1602
Billing Complaint Center (Interactive Voice Response System)
1671-73
Maritime Search and Rescue control room of coastal guard 1718
Blood bank information Service
1910
Dial a doctor
1911
Leased Circuits Fault Booking
1918
Eye bank information service
1919
Change number announcement (Hindi)
1951
Changed number announcement (English)
1952
Changed number announcement (Regional language)
1953
Changed number announcement (in case of shift)
1954
Sancharnet Internet Help desk service
1957
Leased Circuit Fault Booking (WTR)
1958
Dial the following numbers in case of Assistance/ Help without paying for it (from BSNL telephones) :
Some of the services are available in select cities only. Please check the
availability in your city.
Services written in blue color are available on STD also.
Service
Number
PSTN Call Center (for any queries related to landline telephone, ISDN etc. Also accessible from CellOne, Excel & Tarang phones) 1500
Kisan Call Center (for any queries related to agriculture) 1551
Police
100
Fire
101
Ambulance
102
Billing complaint center
166 / 1660-69
Trunk booking
1580
Trunk assistance
1581
STD complaints
1582
National Directory Enquiry (NDQ) Service
1583
International trunk booking
1586
International trunk enquiry
1587
International Trunk delay information
1588
Telex complaints
1589
Directory enquiry service
197
Telephone Complaint Booking 198
Emergency Relief Centre on National Highways 1033
Relief Commissioners of Central/State/Union territory 1070
Control room of District Collector/Magistrate 1077
Public Grievance Cell Telecom Circle HQs
12727
Public Grievance Cell Kolkata/Chennai
1095
Crime stopper cell of police in Kerala, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh & Mumbai
1090
Women crisis response
1091
Earth-quake Help line service
1092
Natural disaster control room
1096
AIDS help line service
1097
Children in difficulty/ Child Distress Service
1098
Catastrophe & Trauma service
1099
Free Phone Enquiry 1600
India Telephone Card Enquiry 1602
Billing Complaint Center (Interactive Voice Response System)
1671-73
Maritime Search and Rescue control room of coastal guard 1718
Blood bank information Service
1910
Dial a doctor
1911
Leased Circuits Fault Booking
1918
Eye bank information service
1919
Change number announcement (Hindi)
1951
Changed number announcement (English)
1952
Changed number announcement (Regional language)
1953
Changed number announcement (in case of shift)
1954
Sancharnet Internet Help desk service
1957
Leased Circuit Fault Booking (WTR)
1958
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Decide to Have a Positive Day!
Our inner critic is the internal voice of negative judgmental self talk. It is the nagging feeling, the inner voice that makes us critical of ourselves and others.
We learn to be critical of ourselves as we learn to march to the drummer of others wants and needs, we learn to be critical of others when they do not conform to what we want or expect.
The inner critic speaks loudly in judgment of ourselves and other people. It is a voice that yearns to castigate. It is the voice of enslavement to our egos and to the wants of others.
Sometimes our inner critic will leave us with feelings of self doubt; sometimes it will allow us to feel negative and critical of others. When we listen to our inner critic, we listen to negativity that separates us from our best self and also from others.
Our best personal and professional selves come from a place of self love and acceptance. When we can truly love and accept ourselves we can also see those in our world as collaborators on our path of personal learning. Love is a path which brings us closer to the seed of creation and to a place where we can grow, learn and to share joy with others.
We are all partners on a human journey, and the greatest challenge in our roadmap to personal and professional success is to cleave to our humanity, to the values of sharing and caring that make us brothers and sisters on the road of life.
Take a day this week to stomp out the voice of your inner critic; to free yourself from self imposed negativity and judgment.
Silence all criticism and negativity for 24 hours. Concentrate only on the good in yourself and in others that you meet and interact with. Give the inner critic a day off, and in so doing spend a day with your highest, greatest and best self.
By Irene Segal http://justcoachit.com/
Key Examples of Positive Affirmation (self-talk) to Help You:
I will think of myself as Successful!
I will have positive expectations for everything I do!
I will remind myself of past successes!
I will not dwell on failures, I just will not repeat them!
I will surround myself with positive people and ideas!
I will keep trying until I achieve the results I want!
Helpful Books - Paths to Freedom:
Joyful Wisdom: Embracing Change and Finding Freedom
Joyful Wisdom identifies the sources of our unease, describes methods of meditation that enable us to transform our experience into deeper insight, and applies these methods to common emotional, physical, and personal problems. The result is a work at once wise, anecdotal, funny, informed, and graced with the author’s irresistible charm.
read more...
Mind at Ease
This uniquely insightful overview and practice guide presents a thorough introduction to the Mahamudra tradition. Mahamudra teachings are presented as a means of seeing things in a positive and open light. Even things we might normally regard as bad and undesirable can be interpreted in a more uplifting way due to the expansiveness of the Mahamudra vision."read more...
No Self, No Problem
No Self, No Problem is about how to realize the ultimate meaning of life in each moment by dissolving all notions of ego identity. It asks that spiritual seekers wake up to their true nature, which is already enlightened. Based on the Buddhist wisdom tradition, this easy-to-read book discusses in simple but profound and inspiring language how we can live a life full of love, satisfaction, and happiness. read more...
Spiritual Teaching of Ramana Maharshi
The renowned Indian sage Ramana Maharshi is beloved by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, and Taoists alike for the inspirational power of his teachings, which transcend all religious differences. These teachings are arranged by topics such as work and renunciation, silence and solitude, peace and happiness, and the discipline of self-inquiry. Reading this book, presented in question-and-answer format, evokes the feeling of being with this outstanding teacher at one of his intimate teaching sessions.
Our inner critic is the internal voice of negative judgmental self talk. It is the nagging feeling, the inner voice that makes us critical of ourselves and others.
We learn to be critical of ourselves as we learn to march to the drummer of others wants and needs, we learn to be critical of others when they do not conform to what we want or expect.
The inner critic speaks loudly in judgment of ourselves and other people. It is a voice that yearns to castigate. It is the voice of enslavement to our egos and to the wants of others.
Sometimes our inner critic will leave us with feelings of self doubt; sometimes it will allow us to feel negative and critical of others. When we listen to our inner critic, we listen to negativity that separates us from our best self and also from others.
Our best personal and professional selves come from a place of self love and acceptance. When we can truly love and accept ourselves we can also see those in our world as collaborators on our path of personal learning. Love is a path which brings us closer to the seed of creation and to a place where we can grow, learn and to share joy with others.
We are all partners on a human journey, and the greatest challenge in our roadmap to personal and professional success is to cleave to our humanity, to the values of sharing and caring that make us brothers and sisters on the road of life.
Take a day this week to stomp out the voice of your inner critic; to free yourself from self imposed negativity and judgment.
Silence all criticism and negativity for 24 hours. Concentrate only on the good in yourself and in others that you meet and interact with. Give the inner critic a day off, and in so doing spend a day with your highest, greatest and best self.
By Irene Segal http://justcoachit.com/
Key Examples of Positive Affirmation (self-talk) to Help You:
I will think of myself as Successful!
I will have positive expectations for everything I do!
I will remind myself of past successes!
I will not dwell on failures, I just will not repeat them!
I will surround myself with positive people and ideas!
I will keep trying until I achieve the results I want!
Helpful Books - Paths to Freedom:
Joyful Wisdom: Embracing Change and Finding Freedom
Joyful Wisdom identifies the sources of our unease, describes methods of meditation that enable us to transform our experience into deeper insight, and applies these methods to common emotional, physical, and personal problems. The result is a work at once wise, anecdotal, funny, informed, and graced with the author’s irresistible charm.
read more...
Mind at Ease
This uniquely insightful overview and practice guide presents a thorough introduction to the Mahamudra tradition. Mahamudra teachings are presented as a means of seeing things in a positive and open light. Even things we might normally regard as bad and undesirable can be interpreted in a more uplifting way due to the expansiveness of the Mahamudra vision."read more...
No Self, No Problem
No Self, No Problem is about how to realize the ultimate meaning of life in each moment by dissolving all notions of ego identity. It asks that spiritual seekers wake up to their true nature, which is already enlightened. Based on the Buddhist wisdom tradition, this easy-to-read book discusses in simple but profound and inspiring language how we can live a life full of love, satisfaction, and happiness. read more...
Spiritual Teaching of Ramana Maharshi
The renowned Indian sage Ramana Maharshi is beloved by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, and Taoists alike for the inspirational power of his teachings, which transcend all religious differences. These teachings are arranged by topics such as work and renunciation, silence and solitude, peace and happiness, and the discipline of self-inquiry. Reading this book, presented in question-and-answer format, evokes the feeling of being with this outstanding teacher at one of his intimate teaching sessions.
Keeping Your Home Healthy
Most people are aware of the impact of outdoor pollution. Smog, vehicle exhaust and pesticides are recognized as major health threats. But how many people recognize the many dangers inside their homes? Sadly, very few. Yet our houses are full of irritants that can be absorbed through the lungs, skin, eyes and digestive tract.
Improved building standards have made newer houses almost airtight, increasing the amount of allergens, chemicals and pollutants in indoor air. This is particularly problematic in winter when windows are more likely to remain closed. The increased pollution of indoor air has been cited by many health specialists to be the most likely cause of a recent increase in respiratory diseases and conditions such as allergies and asthma. Other indoor pollutants include chemicals in new carpeting, harsh detergents and even grooming products and cosmetics. You can help reduce risk to yourself and your family by:
using as few chemicals as possible around the house. (Hair sprays, room sprays and other aerosols, oven cleaners, carpet stain removers and many furniture polishes frequently contain harsh chemicals.) Many supermarkets now carry "organic" cleaners or you can make your own.
stay away from pesticides as they have proven severe negative impacts on health.
investing in an air purifier to help trap airborne pollutants and allergens.
watching what you put on your skin. Soaps, shampoos (particularly those that contain sodium lauryl sulfate) and many body lotions contain irritating and allergenic substances. If you don’t believe that your skin absorbs substances applied to it, try rubbing a garlic clove on the sole of your foot. Within a minute or so, you will taste garlic.
keeping bathrooms and other "damp" areas well ventilated. This will discourage the growth of harmful moulds. Clean bathroom walls and wash bathroom mats often.
When purchasing toys for the kids consider the potentially harmful chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Choose healthy options instead.
Links to other sites on Healthy Home Tips
Most people are aware of the impact of outdoor pollution. Smog, vehicle exhaust and pesticides are recognized as major health threats. But how many people recognize the many dangers inside their homes? Sadly, very few. Yet our houses are full of irritants that can be absorbed through the lungs, skin, eyes and digestive tract.
Improved building standards have made newer houses almost airtight, increasing the amount of allergens, chemicals and pollutants in indoor air. This is particularly problematic in winter when windows are more likely to remain closed. The increased pollution of indoor air has been cited by many health specialists to be the most likely cause of a recent increase in respiratory diseases and conditions such as allergies and asthma. Other indoor pollutants include chemicals in new carpeting, harsh detergents and even grooming products and cosmetics. You can help reduce risk to yourself and your family by:
using as few chemicals as possible around the house. (Hair sprays, room sprays and other aerosols, oven cleaners, carpet stain removers and many furniture polishes frequently contain harsh chemicals.) Many supermarkets now carry "organic" cleaners or you can make your own.
stay away from pesticides as they have proven severe negative impacts on health.
investing in an air purifier to help trap airborne pollutants and allergens.
watching what you put on your skin. Soaps, shampoos (particularly those that contain sodium lauryl sulfate) and many body lotions contain irritating and allergenic substances. If you don’t believe that your skin absorbs substances applied to it, try rubbing a garlic clove on the sole of your foot. Within a minute or so, you will taste garlic.
keeping bathrooms and other "damp" areas well ventilated. This will discourage the growth of harmful moulds. Clean bathroom walls and wash bathroom mats often.
When purchasing toys for the kids consider the potentially harmful chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Choose healthy options instead.
Links to other sites on Healthy Home Tips
Keeping Your Home Healthy
Most people are aware of the impact of outdoor pollution. Smog, vehicle exhaust and pesticides are recognized as major health threats. But how many people recognize the many dangers inside their homes? Sadly, very few. Yet our houses are full of irritants that can be absorbed through the lungs, skin, eyes and digestive tract.
Improved building standards have made newer houses almost airtight, increasing the amount of allergens, chemicals and pollutants in indoor air. This is particularly problematic in winter when windows are more likely to remain closed. The increased pollution of indoor air has been cited by many health specialists to be the most likely cause of a recent increase in respiratory diseases and conditions such as allergies and asthma. Other indoor pollutants include chemicals in new carpeting, harsh detergents and even grooming products and cosmetics. You can help reduce risk to yourself and your family by:
using as few chemicals as possible around the house. (Hair sprays, room sprays and other aerosols, oven cleaners, carpet stain removers and many furniture polishes frequently contain harsh chemicals.) Many supermarkets now carry "organic" cleaners or you can make your own.
stay away from pesticides as they have proven severe negative impacts on health.
investing in an air purifier to help trap airborne pollutants and allergens.
watching what you put on your skin. Soaps, shampoos (particularly those that contain sodium lauryl sulfate) and many body lotions contain irritating and allergenic substances. If you don’t believe that your skin absorbs substances applied to it, try rubbing a garlic clove on the sole of your foot. Within a minute or so, you will taste garlic.
keeping bathrooms and other "damp" areas well ventilated. This will discourage the growth of harmful moulds. Clean bathroom walls and wash bathroom mats often.
When purchasing toys for the kids consider the potentially harmful chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Choose healthy options instead.
Links to other sites on Healthy Home Tips
Most people are aware of the impact of outdoor pollution. Smog, vehicle exhaust and pesticides are recognized as major health threats. But how many people recognize the many dangers inside their homes? Sadly, very few. Yet our houses are full of irritants that can be absorbed through the lungs, skin, eyes and digestive tract.
Improved building standards have made newer houses almost airtight, increasing the amount of allergens, chemicals and pollutants in indoor air. This is particularly problematic in winter when windows are more likely to remain closed. The increased pollution of indoor air has been cited by many health specialists to be the most likely cause of a recent increase in respiratory diseases and conditions such as allergies and asthma. Other indoor pollutants include chemicals in new carpeting, harsh detergents and even grooming products and cosmetics. You can help reduce risk to yourself and your family by:
using as few chemicals as possible around the house. (Hair sprays, room sprays and other aerosols, oven cleaners, carpet stain removers and many furniture polishes frequently contain harsh chemicals.) Many supermarkets now carry "organic" cleaners or you can make your own.
stay away from pesticides as they have proven severe negative impacts on health.
investing in an air purifier to help trap airborne pollutants and allergens.
watching what you put on your skin. Soaps, shampoos (particularly those that contain sodium lauryl sulfate) and many body lotions contain irritating and allergenic substances. If you don’t believe that your skin absorbs substances applied to it, try rubbing a garlic clove on the sole of your foot. Within a minute or so, you will taste garlic.
keeping bathrooms and other "damp" areas well ventilated. This will discourage the growth of harmful moulds. Clean bathroom walls and wash bathroom mats often.
When purchasing toys for the kids consider the potentially harmful chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Choose healthy options instead.
Links to other sites on Healthy Home Tips
Eating Wisely
While eating is for most, an enjoyable activity, attachment to foods can quickly add up to a health problem. Generally speaking, you should avoid foods that are overly fatty (particularly those of animal origin such as fatty meat cuts), those that are overly processed, canned foods such as soups, pasta, gravies, sauces, etc., and those that are overly sweetened. Artificial sweeteners are also a no-no for the truly health-conscious.
Here are some pointers on how to improve your dietary intake for maximum health:
Drink approximately eight glasses of clean water daily. Water keeps the body hydrated, which is essential for all organs and systems. (Excess consumption of strong diuretics such as drugs, coffee and certain black teas can increase your need for water.)
Avoid hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils (trans fatty acids) commonly added to refined foods as they have well-documented negative impacts on health. These chemically altered trans fatty acids will embed within cell membranes, particularly if consumed in excess quantities, negatively affecting the function of the cells.
Limit your intake of refined sugars including pasteurized honey. Refined sugars can lead to abnormal fluctuations in blood sugar resulting in mood swings, lowered immunity and lowered energy levels (fatigue). Try natural sugar (sucrose) alternatives such as stevia and adding nopal to your food.
Try chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds and walnuts as they supply the essential omega 3 fatty acid building block required by cell membranes to maintain structure and function. These fats are particularly beneficial for the cardiovascular system and to help the body minimize inflammatory processes.
Consume mainly “natural” foods. Fresh organically grown fruits and vegetables are loaded with phytochemicals (plant nutrients) and fiber, which help to fight free radical action and keep the digestive system “regular.”
Try human probiotic supplements (acidophilus, bifidus, etc.) from reputable food and/or supplement companies. Healthy bacteria such as these help your gastrointestinal tract digest foods properly and manufacture important B-vitamins for your body to utilize.
Eat more slowly and chew your food extra well to improve digestion. As the body ages, it produces a reduced amount of enzymes and stomach acid. This hampers the body’s ability to absorb vital nutrients. To prevent or remedy this situation, you may want to supplement your diet with Betaine HCL and digestive enzyme tablets or capsules. These should be taken with meals to increase your ability to breakdown food particles properly. (This helps to decrease the absorption of large foreign particles into your bloodstream, which may provoke abnormal inflammatory, spasmodic and degenerative reactions.)
It is often difficult to maintain adequate nutrient intake in this fast paced world full of processed food; therefore, it may be wise to add a high-quality vitamin-mineral supplement to your wellness plan.
"Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food."
Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.)
While eating is for most, an enjoyable activity, attachment to foods can quickly add up to a health problem. Generally speaking, you should avoid foods that are overly fatty (particularly those of animal origin such as fatty meat cuts), those that are overly processed, canned foods such as soups, pasta, gravies, sauces, etc., and those that are overly sweetened. Artificial sweeteners are also a no-no for the truly health-conscious.
Here are some pointers on how to improve your dietary intake for maximum health:
Drink approximately eight glasses of clean water daily. Water keeps the body hydrated, which is essential for all organs and systems. (Excess consumption of strong diuretics such as drugs, coffee and certain black teas can increase your need for water.)
Avoid hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils (trans fatty acids) commonly added to refined foods as they have well-documented negative impacts on health. These chemically altered trans fatty acids will embed within cell membranes, particularly if consumed in excess quantities, negatively affecting the function of the cells.
Limit your intake of refined sugars including pasteurized honey. Refined sugars can lead to abnormal fluctuations in blood sugar resulting in mood swings, lowered immunity and lowered energy levels (fatigue). Try natural sugar (sucrose) alternatives such as stevia and adding nopal to your food.
Try chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds and walnuts as they supply the essential omega 3 fatty acid building block required by cell membranes to maintain structure and function. These fats are particularly beneficial for the cardiovascular system and to help the body minimize inflammatory processes.
Consume mainly “natural” foods. Fresh organically grown fruits and vegetables are loaded with phytochemicals (plant nutrients) and fiber, which help to fight free radical action and keep the digestive system “regular.”
Try human probiotic supplements (acidophilus, bifidus, etc.) from reputable food and/or supplement companies. Healthy bacteria such as these help your gastrointestinal tract digest foods properly and manufacture important B-vitamins for your body to utilize.
Eat more slowly and chew your food extra well to improve digestion. As the body ages, it produces a reduced amount of enzymes and stomach acid. This hampers the body’s ability to absorb vital nutrients. To prevent or remedy this situation, you may want to supplement your diet with Betaine HCL and digestive enzyme tablets or capsules. These should be taken with meals to increase your ability to breakdown food particles properly. (This helps to decrease the absorption of large foreign particles into your bloodstream, which may provoke abnormal inflammatory, spasmodic and degenerative reactions.)
It is often difficult to maintain adequate nutrient intake in this fast paced world full of processed food; therefore, it may be wise to add a high-quality vitamin-mineral supplement to your wellness plan.
"Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food."
Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.)
How does a sim card function in a cellphone?
It is a plastic card, which is called a subscriber identity module (SIM). It consists of an integrated microprocessor chip, which keeps data relating to a subscriber, and provides communication with GSM network.
Territory covered with GSM network is divided into hexagonal cells. The diameter of each hexagonal cell may be from 400 m up to 50 km, which consists of base station that provides communication — receive and transmission, and antennae.
All GSM cellular communication telephone cells are preformed via these antennae and stations, which are regulated by switching centre.
Switching Centre provides communication between city telephone network, base stations and other cellular communication operators.
Every time you switch on your cell phone, the communication is performed with the nearest base station. At the same time permanent receive-transmission of signals from your terminal is performed.
When a terminal (phone) is switched on, the system automatically searches and defines subscriber's location by using the subscriber identity module SIM. The sim card along with your cell phone can enable the secure transfer of messages.
SIM card serial number is printed on its backside. This number contains the information necessary to obtain a new card, in case SIM card or GSM phone is lost or stolen.
SIM-card does not limit talks' duration. Unauthorised access is prevented by the password. Functional opportunities of SIM-card are an opportunity to keep cost per minute and talk duration data; to block all outgoing calls except specified numbers; to keep up to 150 telephone numbers in card's memory; to keep last 10 outgoing telephone numbers in card's memory
It is a plastic card, which is called a subscriber identity module (SIM). It consists of an integrated microprocessor chip, which keeps data relating to a subscriber, and provides communication with GSM network.
Territory covered with GSM network is divided into hexagonal cells. The diameter of each hexagonal cell may be from 400 m up to 50 km, which consists of base station that provides communication — receive and transmission, and antennae.
All GSM cellular communication telephone cells are preformed via these antennae and stations, which are regulated by switching centre.
Switching Centre provides communication between city telephone network, base stations and other cellular communication operators.
Every time you switch on your cell phone, the communication is performed with the nearest base station. At the same time permanent receive-transmission of signals from your terminal is performed.
When a terminal (phone) is switched on, the system automatically searches and defines subscriber's location by using the subscriber identity module SIM. The sim card along with your cell phone can enable the secure transfer of messages.
SIM card serial number is printed on its backside. This number contains the information necessary to obtain a new card, in case SIM card or GSM phone is lost or stolen.
SIM-card does not limit talks' duration. Unauthorised access is prevented by the password. Functional opportunities of SIM-card are an opportunity to keep cost per minute and talk duration data; to block all outgoing calls except specified numbers; to keep up to 150 telephone numbers in card's memory; to keep last 10 outgoing telephone numbers in card's memory
Tata Docomo 3G tariffs
The 3G plans are available for both pre-paid and post-paid customers in all nine circles, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, UP (West), Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra-Goa.
Tata Docomo 3G plans:
1) The basic 3G plan starts with Rs 90, which gives 100MB usage at 21Mbps with one week validity.
2) Rs 200 - 200MB usage at 21Mbps for 30 days
3) Rs 500 - 650 MB usage at 21Mbps for 30 days
4) Rs 2000 - 15 GB usage at 21Mbps (if the limit go beyond 15 GB, speed drops to 256Kbps)
5) Rs 350 - 500 minutes talktime + 150 MB of 3G Data for 30 days
6) Rs 500 - 750 minutes talktime + 250 MB of 3G Data for 30 days
7) Rs 750 - 1250 minutes talktime + 500 MB of 3G Data for 30 days
8) Rs 1000 - 2000 minutes talktime + 1 GB of 3G Data for 30 days
9) Rs 2000 - 5000 minutes talktime + 2 GB of 3G Data for 30 days
Unlimited 3G plans (postpaid/prepaid):
1) Rs 1000 - 5 GB at 3.6 Mbps speed for 30 days
2) Rs 1250 - 10 GB at 3.6 Mbps speed for 30 days
3) Rs 1275 - 5 GB at 7.2 Mbps speed for 30 days
4) Rs 1500 - 10 GB at 7.2 Mbps speed for 30 days
The new 3G plans will be effective from Wednesday, Nov 10. The video call will cost Rs 0.66 paise per second. There are other different plans also available for both post-paid and prepaid customers.
''Our dual-tone pricing strategy, small screen plans and large screen plans, provide tremendous flexibility and value to our customers, enabling them to choose options best suited to their usage patterns and share of pocket, thereby stamping out any worry or concerns over heavy usage and high bills,'' said Deepak Gulati, executive president (mobility) of Tata Tele Services.
The 3G plans are available for both pre-paid and post-paid customers in all nine circles, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, UP (West), Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra-Goa.
Tata Docomo 3G plans:
1) The basic 3G plan starts with Rs 90, which gives 100MB usage at 21Mbps with one week validity.
2) Rs 200 - 200MB usage at 21Mbps for 30 days
3) Rs 500 - 650 MB usage at 21Mbps for 30 days
4) Rs 2000 - 15 GB usage at 21Mbps (if the limit go beyond 15 GB, speed drops to 256Kbps)
5) Rs 350 - 500 minutes talktime + 150 MB of 3G Data for 30 days
6) Rs 500 - 750 minutes talktime + 250 MB of 3G Data for 30 days
7) Rs 750 - 1250 minutes talktime + 500 MB of 3G Data for 30 days
8) Rs 1000 - 2000 minutes talktime + 1 GB of 3G Data for 30 days
9) Rs 2000 - 5000 minutes talktime + 2 GB of 3G Data for 30 days
Unlimited 3G plans (postpaid/prepaid):
1) Rs 1000 - 5 GB at 3.6 Mbps speed for 30 days
2) Rs 1250 - 10 GB at 3.6 Mbps speed for 30 days
3) Rs 1275 - 5 GB at 7.2 Mbps speed for 30 days
4) Rs 1500 - 10 GB at 7.2 Mbps speed for 30 days
The new 3G plans will be effective from Wednesday, Nov 10. The video call will cost Rs 0.66 paise per second. There are other different plans also available for both post-paid and prepaid customers.
''Our dual-tone pricing strategy, small screen plans and large screen plans, provide tremendous flexibility and value to our customers, enabling them to choose options best suited to their usage patterns and share of pocket, thereby stamping out any worry or concerns over heavy usage and high bills,'' said Deepak Gulati, executive president (mobility) of Tata Tele Services.
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சிந்தனை பெருகப் பெருக, எண்ணம் உயரும்!
எண்ணம் உயர உயர, பேச்சு சுருங்கும்!
பேச்சு சுருங்கச் சுருங்க, செயல் சிறக்கும்!
செயல் சிறக்கச் சிறக்க, புகழ் கூடும்!
புகழ் கூடக் கூட, பொருள் சேரும்!
பொருள் சேரச் சேர, மகிழ்வு நிறையும்!
மகிழ்வு நிறைய நிறைய, வாழ்வு மலரும்!
வாழ்வு மலர மலர, மமதை ஏறும்!
மமதை ஏற ஏற, பேச்சு விரியும்!
பேச்சு விரிய விரிய, செயல் சுருங்கும்!
செயல் சுருங்கச் சுருங்க, புகழ் குறையும்!
புகழ் குறையக் குறைய, செல்வம் கரையும்!
செல்வம் கரையக் கரைய, வாழ்வு இருளும்!
வாழ்வு இருள இருள, சிந்தனைப் பெருகும்!
மீண்டும் சிந்தனைப் பெருகப் பெருக,
எண்ணம் உயர உயர, பேச்சு சுருங்கும்!
பேச்சு சுருங்கச் சுருங்க, செயல் சிறக்கும்!
செயல் சிறக்கச் சிறக்க, புகழ் கூடும்!
புகழ் கூடக் கூட, பொருள் சேரும்!
பொருள் சேரச் சேர, மகிழ்வு நிறையும்!
மகிழ்வு நிறைய நிறைய, வாழ்வு மலரும்!
வாழ்வு மலர மலர, மமதை ஏறும்!
மமதை ஏற ஏற, பேச்சு விரியும்!
பேச்சு விரிய விரிய, செயல் சுருங்கும்!
செயல் சுருங்கச் சுருங்க, புகழ் குறையும்!
புகழ் குறையக் குறைய, செல்வம் கரையும்!
செல்வம் கரையக் கரைய, வாழ்வு இருளும்!
வாழ்வு இருள இருள, சிந்தனைப் பெருகும்!
மீண்டும் சிந்தனைப் பெருகப் பெருக,
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
lyrics
உன்னை பார்த்த firstடு secondல என்ன காணோம்,
தேடி பார்க்குறேன் கண்டபடி நானும்.
...பார்த்த firstடு secondலயிருந்தே காணோம்,
தேடி பார்க்குறேன் கண்டபடி நானும்.
சத்தியமா எனக்கு நீ வேணாம்,
கண்டிப்பா எனக்கு நான் வேணும்...
சத்தியமா எனக்கு நீ வேணாம்,
கண்டிப்பா எனக்கு நான் வேணும்...
ஒன்னு என்ன கண்டுபுடிச்சு குடு,
இல்ல ரொம்ப simple உன்னை எனக்கு குடு,
இல்ல தயவுசெஞ்சு ஒரு Gunனெடுத்து என்ன சுடு.
ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான்,
கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான்.
ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான்,
அவன் கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான்....
Move your body... Move your body...
I feel like move your body,
I feel like move your body,
I feel like kissing you,
I feel like touching you,
I feel like moving you,
I feel like looking sweet life with you...
என் Facebook statusசும் நீதான்,
என் Twitter tweetingகும் நீதான்,
என் Skype callலும் நீதான், நீதான்...
என் BBMமும் நீதான், என் FaceTimeமும் நீதான்,
என் iPhone iPad எல்லாமே நீதான்,
என் iTunes playlist நீதான்,
அதில் Love songகும் நீதான்,
அது play ஆகுற speaker நீதான்,
என் அப்பாவும் நீதான்,
என் அம்மாவும் நீதான்,
என் சொத்து சுகம் எல்லாமே நீதான்,
என் கடவுளும் நீதான்,
என் உயிரும் நீதான்,
எனக்கு எல்லாமே நீதான்.. நீதான்.. நீதான்.. நீதான்.. நீதான்.. நீதான்...
Move your body... Move your body...
ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான்,
கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான்...
ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான்,
கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான்....
Move your body...
Someone feels like flying high, oh high baby girl you know you make me go so while, oh while baby girl...
Oh baby I feel like flying, flying above up in the air, when I look at you looking and me like, you wanna make love to me then...
உன் Paste brushசும் நான் தான்,
உன் Shower gelலும் நான் தான்,
உன் மானம் காக்கிற மேலாடை நான் தான்,
உன் Lip glossசும் நான் தான்,
உன் Eye liner நான் தான்,
உன் அழகு கூட்டுற Make upபே நான் தான்,
உன் Teddy bear நான் தான்,
உன் Bed and pillow நான் தான்,
உன் வீட்டோட Night watchman நான் தான்,
உன் நகமும் சதையும் நான் தான்,
உன் எழும்பும் நரம்பும் நான் தான்,
அது உள்ள ஓடும் ரத்தமும் நான் தான்,
உன் Friendடும் நான் தான்,
Boyfriendடும் நான் தான்,
உனக்கு எல்லாமே நான் தான்.. நான் தான்.. நான் தான்.. நான்.. நான்.. நான்.. நான் தான்..
Who the F is your daddy daddy daddy daddy daddy daddy....
If I see him he's a dead body body body body body body...
Who the F is your daddy daddy daddy daddy daddy daddy....
If I see him he's a dead body body body body body body...
ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான்,
அவன் கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான். ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான்,
அவன் கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான். ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான்,
அவன் கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான். ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான்,
அவன் கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான்.
Someone feels like flying high, oh high baby girl you know you make me go so while, oh while baby girl...
தேடி பார்க்குறேன் கண்டபடி நானும்.
...பார்த்த firstடு secondலயிருந்தே காணோம்,
தேடி பார்க்குறேன் கண்டபடி நானும்.
சத்தியமா எனக்கு நீ வேணாம்,
கண்டிப்பா எனக்கு நான் வேணும்...
சத்தியமா எனக்கு நீ வேணாம்,
கண்டிப்பா எனக்கு நான் வேணும்...
ஒன்னு என்ன கண்டுபுடிச்சு குடு,
இல்ல ரொம்ப simple உன்னை எனக்கு குடு,
இல்ல தயவுசெஞ்சு ஒரு Gunனெடுத்து என்ன சுடு.
ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான்,
கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான்.
ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான்,
அவன் கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான்....
Move your body... Move your body...
I feel like move your body,
I feel like move your body,
I feel like kissing you,
I feel like touching you,
I feel like moving you,
I feel like looking sweet life with you...
என் Facebook statusசும் நீதான்,
என் Twitter tweetingகும் நீதான்,
என் Skype callலும் நீதான், நீதான்...
என் BBMமும் நீதான், என் FaceTimeமும் நீதான்,
என் iPhone iPad எல்லாமே நீதான்,
என் iTunes playlist நீதான்,
அதில் Love songகும் நீதான்,
அது play ஆகுற speaker நீதான்,
என் அப்பாவும் நீதான்,
என் அம்மாவும் நீதான்,
என் சொத்து சுகம் எல்லாமே நீதான்,
என் கடவுளும் நீதான்,
என் உயிரும் நீதான்,
எனக்கு எல்லாமே நீதான்.. நீதான்.. நீதான்.. நீதான்.. நீதான்.. நீதான்...
Move your body... Move your body...
ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான்,
கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான்...
ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான் பெத்தான்,
கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான் செத்தான்....
Move your body...
Someone feels like flying high, oh high baby girl you know you make me go so while, oh while baby girl...
Oh baby I feel like flying, flying above up in the air, when I look at you looking and me like, you wanna make love to me then...
உன் Paste brushசும் நான் தான்,
உன் Shower gelலும் நான் தான்,
உன் மானம் காக்கிற மேலாடை நான் தான்,
உன் Lip glossசும் நான் தான்,
உன் Eye liner நான் தான்,
உன் அழகு கூட்டுற Make upபே நான் தான்,
உன் Teddy bear நான் தான்,
உன் Bed and pillow நான் தான்,
உன் வீட்டோட Night watchman நான் தான்,
உன் நகமும் சதையும் நான் தான்,
உன் எழும்பும் நரம்பும் நான் தான்,
அது உள்ள ஓடும் ரத்தமும் நான் தான்,
உன் Friendடும் நான் தான்,
Boyfriendடும் நான் தான்,
உனக்கு எல்லாமே நான் தான்.. நான் தான்.. நான் தான்.. நான்.. நான்.. நான்.. நான் தான்..
Who the F is your daddy daddy daddy daddy daddy daddy....
If I see him he's a dead body body body body body body...
Who the F is your daddy daddy daddy daddy daddy daddy....
If I see him he's a dead body body body body body body...
ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான்,
அவன் கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான். ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான்,
அவன் கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான். ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான்,
அவன் கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான். ஏவன்டி உன்னை பெத்தான்,
அவன் கைல கிடைச்சா செத்தான்.
Someone feels like flying high, oh high baby girl you know you make me go so while, oh while baby girl...
Friday, July 9, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
The Unforgettables
The Unforgettables
Long time since I had last been here. Feeling a bit rusty. Still I shall proceed.
Currently I am pursuing a two-fold objective in life; viz. build up my body and build up my vocabulary. The rationale for the former being a desperate departure from the image of 'roly poly' which I currently hold, and that for the latter being a desperate departure from this country. The one thing which is common while I am working towards either of those objectives is songs. Beats and lyrics have to fall onto my ear drums throughout the day lest I get restless.
Here are certain songs which form my 'Unforgettable' playlist. Its either the music, the lyrics, the singer, the video, or the complete package that appeals to me. Being very catholic in my taste of music, the playlist includes songs across all genres. Let us begin:
Now that she's back in the atmosphere... : THE best and complete song I've ever heard! In 1998, the band group TRAIN were struggling for a single that would bring them to fame, to the limelight. Instead of getting a much desired song, the lead singer Pat Monahan got the news of a tragic loss of his mother due to cancer. On one of the gloomy nights, Pat got up from sleep and had these words "back in the atmosphere" in his mind. The next morning, the group was up with the song 'Drops of Jupiter', which won the the Grammy that year. So tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet? ... and that you missed me while you were looking for yourself out there.
Its a love story, baby, just say yes: This American young upcoming star just amazes with her cutesy and charm. The song 'Love story' takes you to a fairy world full of princes and princesses. The story may seem starkly utopian to many but it has that cherubic enchantment that bowls you out. This song has been on the top of US charts. I love Taylor Alison Swift. ... you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles; And my daddy said stay away from Juliet.
...the only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star: Another single from the princess; this time more soulful, more worldly, more pragmatic and even appealing. If you have actually played guitar on your bed during the sleepless nights, you can very well appreciate what Taylor Swift means to convey in 'Teardrops on my guitar'. One might conclude that these songs have invoked the girly side of me. I am afraid to say that you are mistaken. Its a feeling that is not restricted to girls. Listen to the song and you'll know. ...the only one who's got enough of me to break my heart.
Toss the feathers: Surprised to find a lyric-less Irish jingle in the list? Well, hear it to believe it. Andrea corr on the tin-whistle, Sharon on the violin, Caroline on the percussions and their, seemingly gay, brother on the piano; THE CORRS are just brilliant. It will set your feet tapping. I still wonder why is it called 'Toss the feathers' though. If somebody finds out, be kind and let me know.
Its the book of my days, its the book of my life: This song should come with a statutory warning: Shouldn't be heard when you are feeling low. The beautifully written lyrics find place in almost every person's lives. The sitar played by Anoushka Shankar in 'The book of my life' is amazing. There are promises broken and promises kept; Angry words that were spoken when I should have wept.
Where do we go, where do we go now: One of the best songs of GnR. I am sure the catchy guitar riff in the beginning of the song would have caught your attention and set your heart beating to the rhythm. The bass supplements both the guitar and the percussion. She's got a smile that it seems to me........ Whoa..sweet child O' mine.
..and I won't let go: This song was composed by Sum 41 for the TV series Gossip girl. I haven't actually watched the whole series but I have seen the part where it plays on the background while certain two people make love on the screen. Totally fits! I believe the lyrics of the song 'With me' are a bit darker than they are depicted to be. ...these words are my heart and soul; I'll hold on to this moment you know, coz I bleed my heart out to show and I won't let go.
I am just the pieces of the man I used to be: A beautiful number from the good ol' gay band 'Queen'. FYI, the homo-sexual lead singer of Queen dies of AIDS. How ironical! I heard this song for the first time in LM groups @ IITM where the singer had completely ruined the song but still the tune caught my ears. I know many people who can relate to the lyrics, which are a bit dark. Too much love will kill you, if you can't make up your mind; Torn between the lover and the love you leave behind.
I will pause here and will continue with the list in my upcoming posts. Feel free to suggest some of the songs from your 'Unforgettable' playlist.
Long time since I had last been here. Feeling a bit rusty. Still I shall proceed.
Currently I am pursuing a two-fold objective in life; viz. build up my body and build up my vocabulary. The rationale for the former being a desperate departure from the image of 'roly poly' which I currently hold, and that for the latter being a desperate departure from this country. The one thing which is common while I am working towards either of those objectives is songs. Beats and lyrics have to fall onto my ear drums throughout the day lest I get restless.
Here are certain songs which form my 'Unforgettable' playlist. Its either the music, the lyrics, the singer, the video, or the complete package that appeals to me. Being very catholic in my taste of music, the playlist includes songs across all genres. Let us begin:
Now that she's back in the atmosphere... : THE best and complete song I've ever heard! In 1998, the band group TRAIN were struggling for a single that would bring them to fame, to the limelight. Instead of getting a much desired song, the lead singer Pat Monahan got the news of a tragic loss of his mother due to cancer. On one of the gloomy nights, Pat got up from sleep and had these words "back in the atmosphere" in his mind. The next morning, the group was up with the song 'Drops of Jupiter', which won the the Grammy that year. So tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet? ... and that you missed me while you were looking for yourself out there.
Its a love story, baby, just say yes: This American young upcoming star just amazes with her cutesy and charm. The song 'Love story' takes you to a fairy world full of princes and princesses. The story may seem starkly utopian to many but it has that cherubic enchantment that bowls you out. This song has been on the top of US charts. I love Taylor Alison Swift. ... you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles; And my daddy said stay away from Juliet.
...the only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star: Another single from the princess; this time more soulful, more worldly, more pragmatic and even appealing. If you have actually played guitar on your bed during the sleepless nights, you can very well appreciate what Taylor Swift means to convey in 'Teardrops on my guitar'. One might conclude that these songs have invoked the girly side of me. I am afraid to say that you are mistaken. Its a feeling that is not restricted to girls. Listen to the song and you'll know. ...the only one who's got enough of me to break my heart.
Toss the feathers: Surprised to find a lyric-less Irish jingle in the list? Well, hear it to believe it. Andrea corr on the tin-whistle, Sharon on the violin, Caroline on the percussions and their, seemingly gay, brother on the piano; THE CORRS are just brilliant. It will set your feet tapping. I still wonder why is it called 'Toss the feathers' though. If somebody finds out, be kind and let me know.
Its the book of my days, its the book of my life: This song should come with a statutory warning: Shouldn't be heard when you are feeling low. The beautifully written lyrics find place in almost every person's lives. The sitar played by Anoushka Shankar in 'The book of my life' is amazing. There are promises broken and promises kept; Angry words that were spoken when I should have wept.
Where do we go, where do we go now: One of the best songs of GnR. I am sure the catchy guitar riff in the beginning of the song would have caught your attention and set your heart beating to the rhythm. The bass supplements both the guitar and the percussion. She's got a smile that it seems to me........ Whoa..sweet child O' mine.
..and I won't let go: This song was composed by Sum 41 for the TV series Gossip girl. I haven't actually watched the whole series but I have seen the part where it plays on the background while certain two people make love on the screen. Totally fits! I believe the lyrics of the song 'With me' are a bit darker than they are depicted to be. ...these words are my heart and soul; I'll hold on to this moment you know, coz I bleed my heart out to show and I won't let go.
I am just the pieces of the man I used to be: A beautiful number from the good ol' gay band 'Queen'. FYI, the homo-sexual lead singer of Queen dies of AIDS. How ironical! I heard this song for the first time in LM groups @ IITM where the singer had completely ruined the song but still the tune caught my ears. I know many people who can relate to the lyrics, which are a bit dark. Too much love will kill you, if you can't make up your mind; Torn between the lover and the love you leave behind.
I will pause here and will continue with the list in my upcoming posts. Feel free to suggest some of the songs from your 'Unforgettable' playlist.
Two Choices
Two Choices
Ever wondered if human beings are intrinsically good or bad, rather would they, more often that not, think of their own gain as opposed to someone else's happiness. Paulo Coelho tried exploring this baffling question in his book, The Devil and Miss Prym. And most of us do assume that the answer to the above mentioned questions would be that human beings are rational, marginal thinkers who think of their gains before anything else. What comprises that gain is of course, debatable. Came across the following story and I believe it most certainly deserves to be shared:
What would you do?....you make the choice. Don't look for a punch line, there isn't one. Read it anyway. My question is: Would you have made the same choice?
At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves children with learning disabilities, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: 'When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does, is done with perfection. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?'
The audience was stilled by the query.
The father continued. 'I believe that when a child like Shay, who was mentally and physically disabled comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child.' Then he told the following story:
Shay and I had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, 'Do you think they'll let me play?' I knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but as a father I also understood that if my son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps.
I approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and said, 'We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning.'
Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt. I watched with a small tear in my eye and warmth in my heart. The boys saw my joy at my son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as I waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat.
At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?
Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball. However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact.
The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher. The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out of reach of all team mates.
Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, 'Shay, run to first! Run to first!' Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled.
Everyone yelled, 'Run to second, run to second!' Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball . the smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head.
Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home. All were screaming, 'Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay'
Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, 'Run to third! Shay, run to third!' As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, 'Shay, run home! Run home!' Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team. 'That day', said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, 'the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world'.
Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making me so happy, and coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!
We all have thousands of opportunities every single day to help realize the 'natural order of things.' So many seemingly trivial interactions between two people present us with a choice: Do we pass along a little spark of love and humanity or do we pass up those opportunities and leave the world a little bit colder in the process?
I remember back in the eighth or ninth grade, Club HP used to air a much loved advertisement about how a simple smile from one of their petrol bunk attendants was transferred from person to person, leaving each one a little happier, no matter how sticky a situation they may be in. Be it Munnabhai's jadoo ki jhappi or Eloise's Christmas joys, we all root for the angelic do-gooders who do nothing superhuman except spreading warmth around them. Then why is it that we choose not to try and incorporate a little of that in our own lives. Have we, in all our progress and development and advancement, forgotten what it was like to be human after all?
Ever wondered if human beings are intrinsically good or bad, rather would they, more often that not, think of their own gain as opposed to someone else's happiness. Paulo Coelho tried exploring this baffling question in his book, The Devil and Miss Prym. And most of us do assume that the answer to the above mentioned questions would be that human beings are rational, marginal thinkers who think of their gains before anything else. What comprises that gain is of course, debatable. Came across the following story and I believe it most certainly deserves to be shared:
What would you do?....you make the choice. Don't look for a punch line, there isn't one. Read it anyway. My question is: Would you have made the same choice?
At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves children with learning disabilities, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: 'When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does, is done with perfection. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?'
The audience was stilled by the query.
The father continued. 'I believe that when a child like Shay, who was mentally and physically disabled comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child.' Then he told the following story:
Shay and I had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, 'Do you think they'll let me play?' I knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but as a father I also understood that if my son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps.
I approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and said, 'We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning.'
Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt. I watched with a small tear in my eye and warmth in my heart. The boys saw my joy at my son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as I waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat.
At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?
Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball. However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact.
The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher. The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out of reach of all team mates.
Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, 'Shay, run to first! Run to first!' Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled.
Everyone yelled, 'Run to second, run to second!' Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball . the smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head.
Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home. All were screaming, 'Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay'
Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, 'Run to third! Shay, run to third!' As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, 'Shay, run home! Run home!' Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team. 'That day', said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, 'the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world'.
Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making me so happy, and coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!
We all have thousands of opportunities every single day to help realize the 'natural order of things.' So many seemingly trivial interactions between two people present us with a choice: Do we pass along a little spark of love and humanity or do we pass up those opportunities and leave the world a little bit colder in the process?
I remember back in the eighth or ninth grade, Club HP used to air a much loved advertisement about how a simple smile from one of their petrol bunk attendants was transferred from person to person, leaving each one a little happier, no matter how sticky a situation they may be in. Be it Munnabhai's jadoo ki jhappi or Eloise's Christmas joys, we all root for the angelic do-gooders who do nothing superhuman except spreading warmth around them. Then why is it that we choose not to try and incorporate a little of that in our own lives. Have we, in all our progress and development and advancement, forgotten what it was like to be human after all?
Favorite Love Stories
Valentine Specials: Favorite Love Stories
Just like any other kid, I grew up on fairy tales. As my mother and grandmothers tucked me into my bed at night, telling me my favorite bedtime stories, I really did believe that Snow White would wake up when kissed by true love or that Cinderella's prince will certainly come to find her and then they shall live happily ever after. On a different note, though, I do wonder why all fairy tale love stories were named after the damsels and the princes' names weren't even mentioned. Anyways, as I grew up, I did mature enough to realize that there was more to love than a pretty damsel and a valiant prince and an evil stepmother/ogre. That love was not about happily ever afters but more a case of moving to the next set of merely happily while overcoming subsequent stepmothers/ogres. Of course, the love stories I now read were very different from the childhood fairy tales. It were these stories that shaped my ideas about this weird, inexplicable yet amazingly strong feeling called love and also kind of made me fall in love with the idea of being in love. Presenting my top ten favorite love stories (among the ones I have read, of course):
Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen: I read it first when I was thirteen. My very first understanding of love stems from this book. As I seem to have ranted on previously, Fitzwilliam Darcy was my first love. For the first time in my life, I came to understand love as something deep that develops over time, accompanied by admiration and respect, as opposed to the at first sight tosh fed by the happily ever after fairy tales. Ask any girl who has read it, she would swear by it, and by Mr Darcy.
P.S. I Love You, Cecelia Ahern: There are some love stories that transcend life and death. This is one such story. Holly's life comes to an end after Gerry, her high school sweetheart-turned-husband of six years, dies following a battle with cancer. If only Gerry's love was weak enough to let her give up. Though separated in physical form, Gerry guides his love to adjust to a life without him, helping her live again, laugh again. Makes you realize that some memories might actually be enough to last a lifetime.
A Walk to Remember, Nicholas Sparks: I remember crying buckets at the end of the book. But somehow, I cant recall feeling really sad at the death of the book's central character. The book somehow represented hope and strength derived from love, that doesnt cease even when the one you love ceases to exist. I still dont know what touched me more, Jamie's guidance of the lost soul that was Langdon or Langdon's making sure Jamie had everything she had wished for before she finally goes.
Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul: A collection of heart-warming love stories, contributed by regular people around the world. Seems like every ordinary couple has an extraordinary story behind them. Losing faith in love? Go read any two-page story from the book. And you will find yourself believing in the power of love once again.
2 States, Chetan Bhagat: Does not qualify as a love story in the real sense of the word. Neither does it explore any kind of deep attachment or profound bonding between its protagonists. But it explores something that only Indians can understand, the whole concept of a marriage not being a union of merely two individuals but some hundred individuals comprising two families, Indian families, implying not just parents but also their parents and their siblings, to the dai ma who changed your diapers to the kaka who used to get you chocolates.
Love Story, Eric Segal: Among the first mature love stories I read. Who has not felt a pang of pain for Oliver when he loses the love of his life Jennifer. That life isnt fair, after all they had so little time together. But what really brought tears to my eyes was the father-son reconciliation at the end of the book. A lot of people have categorized the book as as being diabetes-inducing sweet, but probably for the nostalgia associated or for the fact that I might still want to think of love as being that sweet and simple, it will always figure on my list of favorite love stories.
Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare: Has any talk of great love been complete without a mention of Mr Montague and Miss Capulet? A love story that has been cited as an example for generations. Albeit ending in tragedy, the story gave the term till death do us part a totally different meaning. There was a time I used to wonder why they had to go to all these lengths just to be with each other and why Juliet could not simply settle for Paris. Well, I was a teenager then. Now I appreciate that better.
Notebook, Nicholas Sparks: When I had first come across the words for better or for worse at an acquaintance's wedding, I used to believe it was kind of a given. Never had I understood how bad the worse could get and how deep would the love have to be to sail through a storm that you know can never end in happiness. I do wonder, though, how Nicholas Sparks manages to write love stories which end in tears but still leave your faith in this all powerful emotion cemented even more firmly.
Twilight series, Stephanie Meyer: To what lengths would you go to protect the one you love? Especially if the one you love could possibly be your favorite meal? And would you be willing to leave your soul behind to be with the one you love? Such has been the impact of Twilight and its sequels that one of my friends had once remarked, "Damn Edward Cullen! Why on earth do all girls demand an Edward-like lover?"
Gone with the Wind, Margaret Mitchell: I read the book because my Mom told me that there was no love story as this one. Well, she was right. The book is painted in shades of grey and showcases the bitter side of love. With Scarlett's obsession for Ashley, Rhett's love for Scarlett, Melanie's faith in her husband, this book, set in the backdrop of the American Civil War, makes for a bitter love story, an all time great nonetheless.
POSTED BY SHRUTI AT 9:52 PM 12 COMMENTS
LABELS: BOOKS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2010
Vampire-struck
Before I begin, I must admit that like most high school and college girls around the globe, I am completely and irrevocably in love with vampires. In fact, I often have a tough time deciding which among Edward Cullen, Stefan Salvatore and Damon Salvatore should be ranked higher on the hotness scale. Most of my guy friends have adopted a weird habit of cursing all the abovementioned characters. The grapevine says men around the globe are baffled and at a complete loss to fathom the bizarre attraction these undead lethal creatures hold to girls around. They have come up with various hilarious theories for the same including one suggesting that women love vampires because the vampires are perfect depictions of gay guys. Preposterous, right? Guess its time to get a girl's perspective.
The fact that most of these fictitious vampires are described as being nothing short of Greek Gods makes up only the tip of the iceberg. They are also described as having these superhero characteristics, the mind reading, all the ultimate macho qualities, and top it all with extra dollops of sensitivity..and what do you get..its the perfect guy. Almost all high school movies have shown girls falling for the football team captains. The strong athletic vampires are no different from the typical high school jock who dates the prom queen and is every girl's dream hunk. With a difference, our new hero is empathetic and understanding, he listens, he shares, he even weeps. Be it as Edward or as one of the Salvatore brothers, he would go to any lengths to protect the love of his life, even if it involves putting himself in danger. Come on, which girl wouldn't fall for such a guy. His described lifestyle choice makes him shine out as a good guy, who makes a conscious decision not to be a monster, despite what nature has bestowed upon him, unlike most guys who use I am a guy, nature made me so as an excuse to get out of any and every thing girls want to do. Of course, we are bedazzled by him. And honestly, which girl has ever come across a guy who would pull back from a girls embrace because he doesn't want to hurt her. Of course, we swoon at him. Add to that the classic allure of the ultimate forbidden romance, he becomes totally irresistible. If only he were real. Call me vampire-struck, you bet!
POSTED BY SHRUTI AT 7:29 PM 10 COMMENTS
LABELS: BOOKS, LIFE, PEOPLE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009
Karma Circle
Flipping through Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for the nth time, came across the following lines:
Draco Malfoy was no longer strutting about the school as though he owned the place.
On the contrary, he looked resentful and sulky.
On the other hand, Ginny Weasley, was perfectly happy again...
Loved it. Life's little pleasures. :).
POSTED BY SHRUTI AT 9:51 PM 4 COMMENTS
LABELS: BOOKS, PHILOSOPHY
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
Pottermania Remembered
People often said that the craze surrounding Harry Potter books and everything else that got associated with the boy wizard was over hyped. Well I dont know if it was a case of brilliant marketing or simply superb writing, the series has been an integral part of my growing up process. What probably clicked with kids (back then) of my age was that as we matured, the characters themselves matured, the plots grew darker. Every single HP fan has tried finding himself in some or the other character in the series. It had shots of thrill, drama, emotions, humour, everything. Every character, from the protagonist and his friends to guest appearances like Stan Shunpike and old Archie, seemed so real. The excitement of waiting for the next book, discussing theories, crying over Sirius and Fred and Lupin, to the eventual sadness from realizing that the defeat of the Dark Lord marked the end of an era in our lives. There are some quotes from the series, which I absolutely love, be they laced with sarcasm or deep sentiment:
Prizoner of Azkaban, Lupin: You heard James?
Goblet of Fire, old Archie, on being asked to wear Muggle trousers instead of lacy nightgowns: Thanks but I am comfortable with these, I like it breezy around my privates
Goblet of Fire, Dumbledore: Differences in habit and language are nothing as long as our aims are identical and our hearts open
Ron Weasley, Order of the Phoenix, when he sees the blood on Harry's hand: You said you were just writing lines
Dumbledore, Half Blood Prince: Please, Severus
Snape, Deathly Hallows: Look at me Harry
Harry, Deathly Hallows: Albus Severus, you are named after two headmasters of Hogwarts, one of them was a Slytherin and he was the bravest man I ever knew
Anymore, Anyone?
POSTED BY SHRUTI AT 11:44 PM 11 COMMENTS
LABELS: BOOKS, NOSTALGIA
SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2009
The Cut-Off
Today's Sunday supplement of Hindustan Times, Brunch, carried a short story by Chetan Bhagat. Titled The Cut-Off, it is the account of a school topper who plans to take his life because he will not be able to get into SRCC or Stephen's despite scoring 92% in his CBSE 12th Board Exams. "Everyone tells you how to live your life. But no one ever tells you how to end it.." is how the narration starts. It goes on to talk of the burden the eighteen year old carries from having made one calculation error in the exam. While he does draft a letter off to the Education Minister complaining of the lack of enough universities for even the top 5 students of every major school in the country, he eventually ends up blaming himself for not having worked enough to earn that extra 3 per cent that could have gotten him into SRCC. The expectations of parents, neighbours and relatives, disappointment at not living up to your own expectations, the futility of scoring 90% in boards, everything has been brought out in a way that it grips your small intestine, pulls it out and wraps it around your throat. The Hindustan Times E-Paper carries the story. Would recommend a reading, I'm sure most of us shall identify with at least parts of it. I know I do.
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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009
Tagged!!
There is this game that I have seen people play on the blogosphere, usually when they are out of topics to rant and rave about. Called Tag, it asks you to blog about something in particular, favorite songs, disastrous dates etc and then you pass the baton on, asking others to do the same. The rules of this one are as follows:
“Don't take too long to think about it. Fifteen books you've read that will always stick with you. First fifteen you can recall in no more than 15 minutes. Tag up to 15 friends, including me because I'm interested in seeing what books my friends choose”
Well, considering the fact that I have just spent close to two months here in a practically deserted hostel ( you know, haunted would have been better, I might have at least had the ghosts to talk to), books are what have kept me sane or close to sane. Anyways, this asks about the books you think will always stick. So, here I go:
Harry Potter series: Nearly everyone loves them and I'm no different, happen to belong to the class of people who used to draw the lightning scar on their foreheads with sketch pens and henna dyes and can recite anything related to the series, from the method of brewing the Draught of Living Death to Mrs Weasley's favorite song, A Cauldron of Strong Hot Love by Celestina Warbeck.
The Diary of Anne Frank: Someone rightly said that if marooned on a deserted island, he would like to have a copy of this book with him. A ray of sunshine bringing hope in the darkest times, Anne has always been a faithful companion since I was 15.
Chicken Soup Series: Not really putting them out as separate books. Love the simple, enriching, heartwarming stories that help me kinda keep faith in life, in others and in myself.
Pride and Prejudice: The first love story I ever read, the first crush I ever had, my notions of love, sharing and bonding all seem to stem from this classic.
Little Women: Another warm family bonding book that I love to this day and don't mind re-reading.
Freakonomics: A wonderful set of case studies about the hidden hand of economics in a host of world phenomena.
India Unbound: Probably sprung to mind because I recently heard Gurcharan Das speak at the E4SI workshop last weekend
What They Dont Teach You at Harvard Business School: An amazing insightful book on management skills by Mark McCormack. And no, HBS bumping me has got nothing to do with this choice.
Love From Your Friend, Hannah: Wow, don't really know how that came up. Was among my favorite books when I was 13. Its the story of a lonely young girl, growing up during the Great Depression, who finds unlikely friends in her pen pals which includes President Franklin Roosevelt.
Power of Positive Imaging, by Norman Vincent Peale: Describes a wonderful and strong motivational technique called imaging, which I would recommend all to try.
Strong Medicine, by Arthur Hailey: The protagonist in this book on the pharmaceutical industry, a strong ambitious woman named Celia Jordan somehow was one of my initial role models (as my sister likes to allege and she does know me).
Lisa's Story: The diary of a girl dying of leukemia, its a story of hope, of bringing in happiness in spite of what life offers, something I hope I never forget.
Why Do I Love These People: A book on helping understand family better, I guess its somewhat responsible for me loving mine, despite the stories they make me listen to during Diwali (sorry Ma, I told them it was Nani's).
Like a Flowing River: Beautiful short stories about life. Well I guess I love most of the books by Coelho, this one is special for a different reason, being a birthday gift to my best friend (who would also respond to the name of Mr Philosopher).
Catch 22: The book is by all means a classic satirical piece, but is extra special being a gift for my 21st birthday and the copy has motivational messages scribbled on over 20 percent of the pages by my friend.
I guess I could still go on, but the rule says 15 so 15 it is. By the way, I was Tagged by Pratik/ Punchar. Passing on the baton, I tag Nitin, Apurv, Sirisha, Aniket , Bhondu, Bhale, Hula, Abhi, Aruna, Tarun and Mrugen.
The game's on..
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SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2009
The Triumph of the Nerds
An account of the rise of one of America's largest industries, after automobiles, arms and illegal drugs, the personal computer industry. Cringley, who prefers to be called an explainer rather than a historian, attributes the growth of the PC industry to accident. He describes the brains behind personal computing giants like Apple, HP and Microsoft as people who had just been trying to find ways of amusing themselves and giving themselves a sense of security from the bullies in the park who used to push them around when they were wiry, gawky, bespectacled kids. Focusing not on the companies but on their founders, the man builds a caricature-ish picture of each one of them. While he portrays Bill Gates as a megalomaniac, he paints Steve Jobs as a sociopath. Anecdotes of how kind Lady Luck and Lord Murphy had been on these amateurs are interesting and also helpful in understanding America's last great success story. The book also explores the new baggy tees, soda cans, basketball playing corporate culture that Apple, MS etc spawned as opposed to the suit-and-tie, coffee, golf playing cultures of IBM, Ford and Citicorp. Full of juicy insider gossip, the book is an OK/Globe for tech-buffs.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008
First Crush
Probably the very first love story I ever came across ( SRK-Yash Chopra stuff does not qualify as a love story). I was 13, just moving into my teens, apparently able to discern some of the emotions portrayed in the book, and I fell in love for the first time. The only trouble was that every other female I knew had fallen in love with him upon their first encounter. Right from my mother, my friends to, later, my kid sister. Fitzwilliam Darcy was not the kind you would fall for in the first meeting. He was arrogant, kind of difficult to please and basically a snob. But gradually he warms his way into your heart. His endearing care and concern for Lizzy, going out of his way for her, without expecting anything in return, will eventually make you fall in love with him, make you wish you were his Elizabeth Bennet. Sad, they dont make them like him anymore. I have, of course, read and re-read the book several times over these eight years, the latest being last night, and I am amazed, pleasantly, at how it still makes me feel. Probably the only thing SRK ever got right in his love stories was this: You'll always carry a torch for your first love ;)
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2008
Confessions to a Serial Womaniser
Confessions to a Serial Womaniser: Secrets of the World's Inspirational Women
by Zerbanoo Gifford
What links a hugging saint, a ground-breaking scientist who took on the multinationals, a French Resistance heroine who took on the Gestapo, a judge who took on Saddam Hussein, a high flier who was educated by an elephant, a spiritual giantess who danced with Fred Astaire, the original Cosmopolitan Girl, a politician who lives with two Oscars, a Bollywood actress worshipped by millions, a Chinese entrepreneur immortalized on a postage stamp and a princess who is able to touch her nose with her toes?
Some of the extra ordinary women one'll encounter in this amazing journey of a book which contains the wisdom of over 200 of the world's most dynamic women, from over 60 countries, who speak frankly about everything: their mothers, families, education, men, gurus, love, feminism, fairy stories, failures and successes. In an era that worships celebrity, this is a celebration of true celebrities - women who will leave a lasting legacy enriching the lives of future generations.
An amazing book, it helps understand the real meaning of achievement. It empowers and enriches you from within in a weirdly undescribeable way. A must read for everyone, man, woman alike.
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Just like any other kid, I grew up on fairy tales. As my mother and grandmothers tucked me into my bed at night, telling me my favorite bedtime stories, I really did believe that Snow White would wake up when kissed by true love or that Cinderella's prince will certainly come to find her and then they shall live happily ever after. On a different note, though, I do wonder why all fairy tale love stories were named after the damsels and the princes' names weren't even mentioned. Anyways, as I grew up, I did mature enough to realize that there was more to love than a pretty damsel and a valiant prince and an evil stepmother/ogre. That love was not about happily ever afters but more a case of moving to the next set of merely happily while overcoming subsequent stepmothers/ogres. Of course, the love stories I now read were very different from the childhood fairy tales. It were these stories that shaped my ideas about this weird, inexplicable yet amazingly strong feeling called love and also kind of made me fall in love with the idea of being in love. Presenting my top ten favorite love stories (among the ones I have read, of course):
Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen: I read it first when I was thirteen. My very first understanding of love stems from this book. As I seem to have ranted on previously, Fitzwilliam Darcy was my first love. For the first time in my life, I came to understand love as something deep that develops over time, accompanied by admiration and respect, as opposed to the at first sight tosh fed by the happily ever after fairy tales. Ask any girl who has read it, she would swear by it, and by Mr Darcy.
P.S. I Love You, Cecelia Ahern: There are some love stories that transcend life and death. This is one such story. Holly's life comes to an end after Gerry, her high school sweetheart-turned-husband of six years, dies following a battle with cancer. If only Gerry's love was weak enough to let her give up. Though separated in physical form, Gerry guides his love to adjust to a life without him, helping her live again, laugh again. Makes you realize that some memories might actually be enough to last a lifetime.
A Walk to Remember, Nicholas Sparks: I remember crying buckets at the end of the book. But somehow, I cant recall feeling really sad at the death of the book's central character. The book somehow represented hope and strength derived from love, that doesnt cease even when the one you love ceases to exist. I still dont know what touched me more, Jamie's guidance of the lost soul that was Langdon or Langdon's making sure Jamie had everything she had wished for before she finally goes.
Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul: A collection of heart-warming love stories, contributed by regular people around the world. Seems like every ordinary couple has an extraordinary story behind them. Losing faith in love? Go read any two-page story from the book. And you will find yourself believing in the power of love once again.
2 States, Chetan Bhagat: Does not qualify as a love story in the real sense of the word. Neither does it explore any kind of deep attachment or profound bonding between its protagonists. But it explores something that only Indians can understand, the whole concept of a marriage not being a union of merely two individuals but some hundred individuals comprising two families, Indian families, implying not just parents but also their parents and their siblings, to the dai ma who changed your diapers to the kaka who used to get you chocolates.
Love Story, Eric Segal: Among the first mature love stories I read. Who has not felt a pang of pain for Oliver when he loses the love of his life Jennifer. That life isnt fair, after all they had so little time together. But what really brought tears to my eyes was the father-son reconciliation at the end of the book. A lot of people have categorized the book as as being diabetes-inducing sweet, but probably for the nostalgia associated or for the fact that I might still want to think of love as being that sweet and simple, it will always figure on my list of favorite love stories.
Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare: Has any talk of great love been complete without a mention of Mr Montague and Miss Capulet? A love story that has been cited as an example for generations. Albeit ending in tragedy, the story gave the term till death do us part a totally different meaning. There was a time I used to wonder why they had to go to all these lengths just to be with each other and why Juliet could not simply settle for Paris. Well, I was a teenager then. Now I appreciate that better.
Notebook, Nicholas Sparks: When I had first come across the words for better or for worse at an acquaintance's wedding, I used to believe it was kind of a given. Never had I understood how bad the worse could get and how deep would the love have to be to sail through a storm that you know can never end in happiness. I do wonder, though, how Nicholas Sparks manages to write love stories which end in tears but still leave your faith in this all powerful emotion cemented even more firmly.
Twilight series, Stephanie Meyer: To what lengths would you go to protect the one you love? Especially if the one you love could possibly be your favorite meal? And would you be willing to leave your soul behind to be with the one you love? Such has been the impact of Twilight and its sequels that one of my friends had once remarked, "Damn Edward Cullen! Why on earth do all girls demand an Edward-like lover?"
Gone with the Wind, Margaret Mitchell: I read the book because my Mom told me that there was no love story as this one. Well, she was right. The book is painted in shades of grey and showcases the bitter side of love. With Scarlett's obsession for Ashley, Rhett's love for Scarlett, Melanie's faith in her husband, this book, set in the backdrop of the American Civil War, makes for a bitter love story, an all time great nonetheless.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2010
Vampire-struck
Before I begin, I must admit that like most high school and college girls around the globe, I am completely and irrevocably in love with vampires. In fact, I often have a tough time deciding which among Edward Cullen, Stefan Salvatore and Damon Salvatore should be ranked higher on the hotness scale. Most of my guy friends have adopted a weird habit of cursing all the abovementioned characters. The grapevine says men around the globe are baffled and at a complete loss to fathom the bizarre attraction these undead lethal creatures hold to girls around. They have come up with various hilarious theories for the same including one suggesting that women love vampires because the vampires are perfect depictions of gay guys. Preposterous, right? Guess its time to get a girl's perspective.
The fact that most of these fictitious vampires are described as being nothing short of Greek Gods makes up only the tip of the iceberg. They are also described as having these superhero characteristics, the mind reading, all the ultimate macho qualities, and top it all with extra dollops of sensitivity..and what do you get..its the perfect guy. Almost all high school movies have shown girls falling for the football team captains. The strong athletic vampires are no different from the typical high school jock who dates the prom queen and is every girl's dream hunk. With a difference, our new hero is empathetic and understanding, he listens, he shares, he even weeps. Be it as Edward or as one of the Salvatore brothers, he would go to any lengths to protect the love of his life, even if it involves putting himself in danger. Come on, which girl wouldn't fall for such a guy. His described lifestyle choice makes him shine out as a good guy, who makes a conscious decision not to be a monster, despite what nature has bestowed upon him, unlike most guys who use I am a guy, nature made me so as an excuse to get out of any and every thing girls want to do. Of course, we are bedazzled by him. And honestly, which girl has ever come across a guy who would pull back from a girls embrace because he doesn't want to hurt her. Of course, we swoon at him. Add to that the classic allure of the ultimate forbidden romance, he becomes totally irresistible. If only he were real. Call me vampire-struck, you bet!
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009
Karma Circle
Flipping through Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for the nth time, came across the following lines:
Draco Malfoy was no longer strutting about the school as though he owned the place.
On the contrary, he looked resentful and sulky.
On the other hand, Ginny Weasley, was perfectly happy again...
Loved it. Life's little pleasures. :).
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
Pottermania Remembered
People often said that the craze surrounding Harry Potter books and everything else that got associated with the boy wizard was over hyped. Well I dont know if it was a case of brilliant marketing or simply superb writing, the series has been an integral part of my growing up process. What probably clicked with kids (back then) of my age was that as we matured, the characters themselves matured, the plots grew darker. Every single HP fan has tried finding himself in some or the other character in the series. It had shots of thrill, drama, emotions, humour, everything. Every character, from the protagonist and his friends to guest appearances like Stan Shunpike and old Archie, seemed so real. The excitement of waiting for the next book, discussing theories, crying over Sirius and Fred and Lupin, to the eventual sadness from realizing that the defeat of the Dark Lord marked the end of an era in our lives. There are some quotes from the series, which I absolutely love, be they laced with sarcasm or deep sentiment:
Prizoner of Azkaban, Lupin: You heard James?
Goblet of Fire, old Archie, on being asked to wear Muggle trousers instead of lacy nightgowns: Thanks but I am comfortable with these, I like it breezy around my privates
Goblet of Fire, Dumbledore: Differences in habit and language are nothing as long as our aims are identical and our hearts open
Ron Weasley, Order of the Phoenix, when he sees the blood on Harry's hand: You said you were just writing lines
Dumbledore, Half Blood Prince: Please, Severus
Snape, Deathly Hallows: Look at me Harry
Harry, Deathly Hallows: Albus Severus, you are named after two headmasters of Hogwarts, one of them was a Slytherin and he was the bravest man I ever knew
Anymore, Anyone?
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SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2009
The Cut-Off
Today's Sunday supplement of Hindustan Times, Brunch, carried a short story by Chetan Bhagat. Titled The Cut-Off, it is the account of a school topper who plans to take his life because he will not be able to get into SRCC or Stephen's despite scoring 92% in his CBSE 12th Board Exams. "Everyone tells you how to live your life. But no one ever tells you how to end it.." is how the narration starts. It goes on to talk of the burden the eighteen year old carries from having made one calculation error in the exam. While he does draft a letter off to the Education Minister complaining of the lack of enough universities for even the top 5 students of every major school in the country, he eventually ends up blaming himself for not having worked enough to earn that extra 3 per cent that could have gotten him into SRCC. The expectations of parents, neighbours and relatives, disappointment at not living up to your own expectations, the futility of scoring 90% in boards, everything has been brought out in a way that it grips your small intestine, pulls it out and wraps it around your throat. The Hindustan Times E-Paper carries the story. Would recommend a reading, I'm sure most of us shall identify with at least parts of it. I know I do.
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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009
Tagged!!
There is this game that I have seen people play on the blogosphere, usually when they are out of topics to rant and rave about. Called Tag, it asks you to blog about something in particular, favorite songs, disastrous dates etc and then you pass the baton on, asking others to do the same. The rules of this one are as follows:
“Don't take too long to think about it. Fifteen books you've read that will always stick with you. First fifteen you can recall in no more than 15 minutes. Tag up to 15 friends, including me because I'm interested in seeing what books my friends choose”
Well, considering the fact that I have just spent close to two months here in a practically deserted hostel ( you know, haunted would have been better, I might have at least had the ghosts to talk to), books are what have kept me sane or close to sane. Anyways, this asks about the books you think will always stick. So, here I go:
Harry Potter series: Nearly everyone loves them and I'm no different, happen to belong to the class of people who used to draw the lightning scar on their foreheads with sketch pens and henna dyes and can recite anything related to the series, from the method of brewing the Draught of Living Death to Mrs Weasley's favorite song, A Cauldron of Strong Hot Love by Celestina Warbeck.
The Diary of Anne Frank: Someone rightly said that if marooned on a deserted island, he would like to have a copy of this book with him. A ray of sunshine bringing hope in the darkest times, Anne has always been a faithful companion since I was 15.
Chicken Soup Series: Not really putting them out as separate books. Love the simple, enriching, heartwarming stories that help me kinda keep faith in life, in others and in myself.
Pride and Prejudice: The first love story I ever read, the first crush I ever had, my notions of love, sharing and bonding all seem to stem from this classic.
Little Women: Another warm family bonding book that I love to this day and don't mind re-reading.
Freakonomics: A wonderful set of case studies about the hidden hand of economics in a host of world phenomena.
India Unbound: Probably sprung to mind because I recently heard Gurcharan Das speak at the E4SI workshop last weekend
What They Dont Teach You at Harvard Business School: An amazing insightful book on management skills by Mark McCormack. And no, HBS bumping me has got nothing to do with this choice.
Love From Your Friend, Hannah: Wow, don't really know how that came up. Was among my favorite books when I was 13. Its the story of a lonely young girl, growing up during the Great Depression, who finds unlikely friends in her pen pals which includes President Franklin Roosevelt.
Power of Positive Imaging, by Norman Vincent Peale: Describes a wonderful and strong motivational technique called imaging, which I would recommend all to try.
Strong Medicine, by Arthur Hailey: The protagonist in this book on the pharmaceutical industry, a strong ambitious woman named Celia Jordan somehow was one of my initial role models (as my sister likes to allege and she does know me).
Lisa's Story: The diary of a girl dying of leukemia, its a story of hope, of bringing in happiness in spite of what life offers, something I hope I never forget.
Why Do I Love These People: A book on helping understand family better, I guess its somewhat responsible for me loving mine, despite the stories they make me listen to during Diwali (sorry Ma, I told them it was Nani's).
Like a Flowing River: Beautiful short stories about life. Well I guess I love most of the books by Coelho, this one is special for a different reason, being a birthday gift to my best friend (who would also respond to the name of Mr Philosopher).
Catch 22: The book is by all means a classic satirical piece, but is extra special being a gift for my 21st birthday and the copy has motivational messages scribbled on over 20 percent of the pages by my friend.
I guess I could still go on, but the rule says 15 so 15 it is. By the way, I was Tagged by Pratik/ Punchar. Passing on the baton, I tag Nitin, Apurv, Sirisha, Aniket , Bhondu, Bhale, Hula, Abhi, Aruna, Tarun and Mrugen.
The game's on..
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SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2009
The Triumph of the Nerds
An account of the rise of one of America's largest industries, after automobiles, arms and illegal drugs, the personal computer industry. Cringley, who prefers to be called an explainer rather than a historian, attributes the growth of the PC industry to accident. He describes the brains behind personal computing giants like Apple, HP and Microsoft as people who had just been trying to find ways of amusing themselves and giving themselves a sense of security from the bullies in the park who used to push them around when they were wiry, gawky, bespectacled kids. Focusing not on the companies but on their founders, the man builds a caricature-ish picture of each one of them. While he portrays Bill Gates as a megalomaniac, he paints Steve Jobs as a sociopath. Anecdotes of how kind Lady Luck and Lord Murphy had been on these amateurs are interesting and also helpful in understanding America's last great success story. The book also explores the new baggy tees, soda cans, basketball playing corporate culture that Apple, MS etc spawned as opposed to the suit-and-tie, coffee, golf playing cultures of IBM, Ford and Citicorp. Full of juicy insider gossip, the book is an OK/Globe for tech-buffs.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008
First Crush
Probably the very first love story I ever came across ( SRK-Yash Chopra stuff does not qualify as a love story). I was 13, just moving into my teens, apparently able to discern some of the emotions portrayed in the book, and I fell in love for the first time. The only trouble was that every other female I knew had fallen in love with him upon their first encounter. Right from my mother, my friends to, later, my kid sister. Fitzwilliam Darcy was not the kind you would fall for in the first meeting. He was arrogant, kind of difficult to please and basically a snob. But gradually he warms his way into your heart. His endearing care and concern for Lizzy, going out of his way for her, without expecting anything in return, will eventually make you fall in love with him, make you wish you were his Elizabeth Bennet. Sad, they dont make them like him anymore. I have, of course, read and re-read the book several times over these eight years, the latest being last night, and I am amazed, pleasantly, at how it still makes me feel. Probably the only thing SRK ever got right in his love stories was this: You'll always carry a torch for your first love ;)
POSTED BY SHRUTI AT 10:31 AM 3 COMMENTS
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2008
Confessions to a Serial Womaniser
Confessions to a Serial Womaniser: Secrets of the World's Inspirational Women
by Zerbanoo Gifford
What links a hugging saint, a ground-breaking scientist who took on the multinationals, a French Resistance heroine who took on the Gestapo, a judge who took on Saddam Hussein, a high flier who was educated by an elephant, a spiritual giantess who danced with Fred Astaire, the original Cosmopolitan Girl, a politician who lives with two Oscars, a Bollywood actress worshipped by millions, a Chinese entrepreneur immortalized on a postage stamp and a princess who is able to touch her nose with her toes?
Some of the extra ordinary women one'll encounter in this amazing journey of a book which contains the wisdom of over 200 of the world's most dynamic women, from over 60 countries, who speak frankly about everything: their mothers, families, education, men, gurus, love, feminism, fairy stories, failures and successes. In an era that worships celebrity, this is a celebration of true celebrities - women who will leave a lasting legacy enriching the lives of future generations.
An amazing book, it helps understand the real meaning of achievement. It empowers and enriches you from within in a weirdly undescribeable way. A must read for everyone, man, woman alike.
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Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax
Spring Cleaning
Siddharth's space - Windows Live
Huh? What could these mean?
The Stranger
Images Of Life!
Passionate Unpredictability
I Know The Score FIFA World Cup
Ramblings
amoureux de l'eau-Abhishek
Changing Democracy
vivace
Remember Me!!!
61 keys of life !!!
Cry out loud
Satan's
Shamiana
Life is beautiful (the dodge's better)
Bloody recession
misha paul
Kenny G, Afternoons and all my memories....
JOXtapose
Observing a Butterfly
AbhisaarLooksAround
People
Mountains And Meadows
Behti Nadi
My two years(?) at Stanford
At Stanford - first quarter comes to an end!
The Sculptor's Masterpiece
mummies and thingummies
Rambling through my mental space...
Tagged : The Book-List
My 3 years at IITB
Masking delights ...
ABOUT ME
SHRUTI
CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
A hyperactive, extremely talkative, highly intelligent hydrocarbon life form inhabiting the third rock from the sun
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