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Happy New Year 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009
May the coming new year bring many opportunities to your way,to explore every joy of life
&
may your resolutions for the days ahead stay firm,
turning all your dreams into reality
and all your efforts into great achievements.
Happy New Year to you & your loved ones.
How can you protect the Indian Economy ?
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
This is a content from an email which I received today. Very interesting..must say, very thought provoking. And no nonsense at all. An issue has been addressed in an very touching manner. Ofcourse, it is a must read for every Indian. Though not important for those who are not from this country. And a thing to add, this is not meant to hurt anyone's feelings. Now, please keep reading.
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Small example,
Before 5 months 1 US $ = IND Rs 39
After 5 months. Now it is 1 $ = IND Rs 50
Do you think US Economy is booming? No, but Indian Economy is Going Down.
Our Economy is in your hands.
INDIAN economy is in a crisis. Our country like many other ASIAN countries is undergoing a severe economic crunch. Many INDIAN industries are closing down. The INDIAN economy is in a crisis and if we do not take proper steps to control those, we will be in a critical situation.
More than 30000 crore rupees of foreign exchange are being siphoned out of our country on products such as cosmetics, snacks, tea, beverages... etc which are grown, produced and consumed here.
A cold drink that costs only 70 / 80 paise to produce is sold for NINE rupees, and a major chunk of profits from these are sent abroad. This is a serious drain on INDIAN economy.
We have nothing against Multinational companies, but to protect our own interests we request everybody to use INDIAN products only for next two years. With the rise in petrol prices, if we do not do this, the rupee will devalue further and we will end up paying much more for the same products in the near future.
What you can do about it?
1. Buy only products manufactured by WHOLLY INDIAN COMPANIES.
2. ENROLL as many people as possible for this cause.
Each individual should become a leader for this awareness.
This is the only way to save our country from severe economic crisis. You don't need to give-up your lifestyle. You just need to choose an alternate product.
All categories of products are available from WHOLLY INDIAN COMPANIES.
LIST OF PRODUCTS
COLD DRINKS:
USE: - LEMON JUICE, FRESH FRUIT JUICES, CHILLED LASSI (SWEET OR SOUR), BUTTER MILK, COCONUT WATER, JALJEERA, ENERJEE, and MASALA MILK...
INSTEAD OF: -
COCA COLA, PEPSI, LIMCA, MIRINDA, SPRITE
BATHING SOAP:
USE - CINTHOL & OTHER GODREJ BRANDS, SANTOOR, WIPRO SHIKAKAI, MYSORE SANDAL, MARGO, NEEM, EVITA, MEDIMIX, GANGA , NIRMA BATH & CHANDRIKA
INSTEAD OF - LUX, LIFEBOY, REXONA, LIRIL, DOVE, PEARS, HAMAM, LESANCY, CAMAY, PALMOLIVE
TOOTH PASTE: -
USE - NEEM, BABOOL, PROMISE, VICO VAJRADANTI, PRUDENT, DABUR PRODUCTS, MISWAK
INSTEAD OF - COLGATE, CLOSE UP, PEPSODENT, CIBACA, FORHANS, MENTADENT.
TOOTH BRUSH: -
USE ×’€“ PRUDENT, AJANTA , PROMISE
INSTEAD OF - COLGATE, CLOSE UP, PEPSODENT, FORHANS, ORAL-B
SHAVING CREAM:
USE - GODREJ, EMANI
INSTEAD OF - PALMOLIVE, OLD SPICE, GILLETE
BLADE:-
USE - SUPERMAX, TOPAZ, LAZER, ASHOKA
INSTEAD OF - SEVEN-O -CLOCK, 365, GILLETTE
TALCUM POWDER:
USE - SANTOOR, GOKUL, CINTHOL, WIPRO BABY POWDER, BOROPLUS
INSTEAD OF - PONDS, OLD SPICE, JOHNSON BABY POWDER, SHOWER TO SHOWER
MILK POWDER:
USE - INDIANA, AMUL, AMULYA
INSTEAD OF - ANIKSPRAY, MILKANA, EVERYDAY MILK, MILKMAID.
SHAMPOO:
USE - LAKME, NIRMA, VELVET
INSTEAD OF - HALO, ALL CLEAR, NYLE, SUNSILK, HEAD AND SHOULDERS, PANTENE
MOBILE CONNECTIONS:
USE - BSNL, AIRTEL
INSTEAD OF - HUTCH
Food Items:
Eat Idely, dosa,Puri,Uppuma
INSTEAD OF - KFC,PIZZA HAT, A&w
Every INDIAN product you buy makes a big difference. It saves INDIA . Let us take a firm decision today.
BUY INDIAN TO BE INDIAN we are not against of foreign products.
WE ARE NOT ANTI-MULTINATIONAL.
WE ARE TRYING TO SAVE OUR NATION. EVERY DAY IS A STRUGGLE FOR A REAL FREEDOM.
WE ACHIEVED OUR INDEPENDENCE AFTER LOSING MANY LIVES.
THEY DIED PAINFULLY TO ENSURE THAT WE LIVE PEACEFULLY.. THE CURRENT TREND IS VERY THREATENING.
MULTINATIONALS CALL IT GLOBALIZATION OF INDIAN ECONOMY. FOR INDIANS LIKE YOU AND ME IT IS RECOLONISATION OF INDIA ...
THE COLONIST'S LEFT INDIA THEN. BUT THIS TIME THEY WILL MAKE SURE THEY DON'T MAKE ANY MISTAKES.
WHO WOULD LIKE TO LET A" GOOSE THAT LAYS GOLDEN EGGS" SLIP AWAY.
PLEASE REMEMBER: POLITICAL FREEDOM IS USELESS WITHOUT ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE .
RUSSIA , S.KOREA , MEXICO ..........THE LIST IS VERY LONG!!
LET US LEARN FROM THEIR EXPERIENCE AND FROM OUR HISTORY.
LET US DO THE DUTY OF EVERY TRUE INDIAN.
FINALLY: IT'S OBVIOUS THAT U CAN'T GIVE UP ALL OF THE ITEMS MENTIONED ABOVE,
SO GIVE UP AT LEAST ONE ITEM TO FOR THE SAKE OF OUR COUNTRY.
"LITTLE DROPS MAKE A GREAT OCEAN "
There is no such thing in anyone's life as an unimportant day.
Each second is so precious "Don't Waste It"
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Small example,
Before 5 months 1 US $ = IND Rs 39
After 5 months. Now it is 1 $ = IND Rs 50
Do you think US Economy is booming? No, but Indian Economy is Going Down.
Our Economy is in your hands.
INDIAN economy is in a crisis. Our country like many other ASIAN countries is undergoing a severe economic crunch. Many INDIAN industries are closing down. The INDIAN economy is in a crisis and if we do not take proper steps to control those, we will be in a critical situation.
More than 30000 crore rupees of foreign exchange are being siphoned out of our country on products such as cosmetics, snacks, tea, beverages... etc which are grown, produced and consumed here.
A cold drink that costs only 70 / 80 paise to produce is sold for NINE rupees, and a major chunk of profits from these are sent abroad. This is a serious drain on INDIAN economy.
We have nothing against Multinational companies, but to protect our own interests we request everybody to use INDIAN products only for next two years. With the rise in petrol prices, if we do not do this, the rupee will devalue further and we will end up paying much more for the same products in the near future.
What you can do about it?
1. Buy only products manufactured by WHOLLY INDIAN COMPANIES.
2. ENROLL as many people as possible for this cause.
Each individual should become a leader for this awareness.
This is the only way to save our country from severe economic crisis. You don't need to give-up your lifestyle. You just need to choose an alternate product.
All categories of products are available from WHOLLY INDIAN COMPANIES.
LIST OF PRODUCTS
COLD DRINKS:
USE: - LEMON JUICE, FRESH FRUIT JUICES, CHILLED LASSI (SWEET OR SOUR), BUTTER MILK, COCONUT WATER, JALJEERA, ENERJEE, and MASALA MILK...
INSTEAD OF: -
COCA COLA, PEPSI, LIMCA, MIRINDA, SPRITE
BATHING SOAP:
USE - CINTHOL & OTHER GODREJ BRANDS, SANTOOR, WIPRO SHIKAKAI, MYSORE SANDAL, MARGO, NEEM, EVITA, MEDIMIX, GANGA , NIRMA BATH & CHANDRIKA
INSTEAD OF - LUX, LIFEBOY, REXONA, LIRIL, DOVE, PEARS, HAMAM, LESANCY, CAMAY, PALMOLIVE
TOOTH PASTE: -
USE - NEEM, BABOOL, PROMISE, VICO VAJRADANTI, PRUDENT, DABUR PRODUCTS, MISWAK
INSTEAD OF - COLGATE, CLOSE UP, PEPSODENT, CIBACA, FORHANS, MENTADENT.
TOOTH BRUSH: -
USE ×’€“ PRUDENT, AJANTA , PROMISE
INSTEAD OF - COLGATE, CLOSE UP, PEPSODENT, FORHANS, ORAL-B
SHAVING CREAM:
USE - GODREJ, EMANI
INSTEAD OF - PALMOLIVE, OLD SPICE, GILLETE
BLADE:-
USE - SUPERMAX, TOPAZ, LAZER, ASHOKA
INSTEAD OF - SEVEN-O -CLOCK, 365, GILLETTE
TALCUM POWDER:
USE - SANTOOR, GOKUL, CINTHOL, WIPRO BABY POWDER, BOROPLUS
INSTEAD OF - PONDS, OLD SPICE, JOHNSON BABY POWDER, SHOWER TO SHOWER
MILK POWDER:
USE - INDIANA, AMUL, AMULYA
INSTEAD OF - ANIKSPRAY, MILKANA, EVERYDAY MILK, MILKMAID.
SHAMPOO:
USE - LAKME, NIRMA, VELVET
INSTEAD OF - HALO, ALL CLEAR, NYLE, SUNSILK, HEAD AND SHOULDERS, PANTENE
MOBILE CONNECTIONS:
USE - BSNL, AIRTEL
INSTEAD OF - HUTCH
Food Items:
Eat Idely, dosa,Puri,Uppuma
INSTEAD OF - KFC,PIZZA HAT, A&w
Every INDIAN product you buy makes a big difference. It saves INDIA . Let us take a firm decision today.
BUY INDIAN TO BE INDIAN we are not against of foreign products.
WE ARE NOT ANTI-MULTINATIONAL.
WE ARE TRYING TO SAVE OUR NATION. EVERY DAY IS A STRUGGLE FOR A REAL FREEDOM.
WE ACHIEVED OUR INDEPENDENCE AFTER LOSING MANY LIVES.
THEY DIED PAINFULLY TO ENSURE THAT WE LIVE PEACEFULLY.. THE CURRENT TREND IS VERY THREATENING.
MULTINATIONALS CALL IT GLOBALIZATION OF INDIAN ECONOMY. FOR INDIANS LIKE YOU AND ME IT IS RECOLONISATION OF INDIA ...
THE COLONIST'S LEFT INDIA THEN. BUT THIS TIME THEY WILL MAKE SURE THEY DON'T MAKE ANY MISTAKES.
WHO WOULD LIKE TO LET A" GOOSE THAT LAYS GOLDEN EGGS" SLIP AWAY.
PLEASE REMEMBER: POLITICAL FREEDOM IS USELESS WITHOUT ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE .
RUSSIA , S.KOREA , MEXICO ..........THE LIST IS VERY LONG!!
LET US LEARN FROM THEIR EXPERIENCE AND FROM OUR HISTORY.
LET US DO THE DUTY OF EVERY TRUE INDIAN.
FINALLY: IT'S OBVIOUS THAT U CAN'T GIVE UP ALL OF THE ITEMS MENTIONED ABOVE,
SO GIVE UP AT LEAST ONE ITEM TO FOR THE SAKE OF OUR COUNTRY.
"LITTLE DROPS MAKE A GREAT OCEAN "
There is no such thing in anyone's life as an unimportant day.
Each second is so precious "Don't Waste It"
Social Networking in Office Hours - Good or Bad !
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Social Networking - seems that everyone knows it today. There was a period, say 2 to 5 years back..when there was hardly anything social or let me say it as social networking. And it is just the opposite case today. Social Networking is the buzzword today. You have twitter, You have facebook, You have blogcatalog, You have ibibo..must say..you have so many social sites today. Now, it is a common thing today to see people lurking on these sites and spending or should I say..wasting ;) their precious times behind these social networking.
Yes, wasting their time. The reason I am saying so because it is happening in reality. Well, these social networking sites are turning out to be a big headache, as per what modern organizations have to say. Can't say the same for all social sites but yes, there is one site which has been named in the list. And I am sure..everyone is aware of it. Facebook - one of my favorite social networking sites. Recently or I should say just 2-3 days back I came across one article which had everything going against these social networking sites especially Facebook. And yes, it happens in India. In a very recent survey conducted by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham), it was found that office staff on average spend an hour a day on sites like Facebook, resulting in a loss of productivity measuring 12.5 per cent. And what is most surprising is that majority of these social networking sites are being used for the purpose of Romancing. Well, I don't see anything wrong with it. But yes, offices and organizations are not the place for it. What do you people think ?
Three more interesting findings -
So, here we go. Well, can't say much but I agree with the third point. I feel that there is absolutely no harm in surfing these social networking sites during office hours. Infact, I had also read somewhere that people who surf these social networking sites or say it as, those who spend their time in surfing their favorite sites mostly during office hours, are more likely to be more active in their daily work. People who are able to spend 20 percent or less of their time surfing the Internet at work are more productive than those who don't. Workers are more productive when they are able to occasionally do non-work stuff online, that was found in a research conducted by the the University of Melbourne this year. To add to it, short and unobtrusive breaks, such as a quick surf of the internet, enables the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total net concentration for a days work, and as a result, increased productivity.
So, two completely different pictures. What you people have to say ?
Yes, wasting their time. The reason I am saying so because it is happening in reality. Well, these social networking sites are turning out to be a big headache, as per what modern organizations have to say. Can't say the same for all social sites but yes, there is one site which has been named in the list. And I am sure..everyone is aware of it. Facebook - one of my favorite social networking sites. Recently or I should say just 2-3 days back I came across one article which had everything going against these social networking sites especially Facebook. And yes, it happens in India. In a very recent survey conducted by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham), it was found that office staff on average spend an hour a day on sites like Facebook, resulting in a loss of productivity measuring 12.5 per cent. And what is most surprising is that majority of these social networking sites are being used for the purpose of Romancing. Well, I don't see anything wrong with it. But yes, offices and organizations are not the place for it. What do you people think ?
Three more interesting findings -
- It was observed that nearly half of office employees accessed Facebook during work time.
- Moreover, four in every 10 workers built their entire Orkut or Facebook profile at office.
- Also, 83 per cent of the employees think there is no harm surfing at work during office hours.
So, here we go. Well, can't say much but I agree with the third point. I feel that there is absolutely no harm in surfing these social networking sites during office hours. Infact, I had also read somewhere that people who surf these social networking sites or say it as, those who spend their time in surfing their favorite sites mostly during office hours, are more likely to be more active in their daily work. People who are able to spend 20 percent or less of their time surfing the Internet at work are more productive than those who don't. Workers are more productive when they are able to occasionally do non-work stuff online, that was found in a research conducted by the the University of Melbourne this year. To add to it, short and unobtrusive breaks, such as a quick surf of the internet, enables the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total net concentration for a days work, and as a result, increased productivity.
So, two completely different pictures. What you people have to say ?
Merry Christmas !
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
May your world be filled with warmth and good cheer this
Holy season, and throughout the year. Wish your Christmas
be filled with peace and love. Merry X-mas !
A Weekend with Nature
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Guess what ?? This weekend was quite a special for me. Well, very few of you might be knowing that I don't like traveling much. Yes, that may be shocking to most of you. But that is how I live my life. I think I need to change now. Been in this place for the last 2 years and still I haven't been able to explore the true beauties of this place. Yes, Pune being the cultural capital of Maharashtra is abundant with natural beauties. There are many places nearby which are worth visiting.
And this weekend, I must say I had a blast. Yes, along with some of my friends I went to spend my weekend in one of the finest spots in Pune. This spot is popularly known as Ananda Valley.
This was my first trip to Ananda Valley and I must say it was a superb experience for me and my friends. We really enjoyed like anything. Away from pollution, it was all so fresh and natural. Breathtaking mountains, still ponds, dense forests, beautiful lakes..wow! there was hardly anything which we missed. And believe me, it was nature in its finest forms. Yes, absolutely no doubt with it.
A picture is worth 1000 words. So, instead of explaining each and everything, why not let you people to view some of the most beautiful pics of this place. I am sure you will love these pics..please do let me know your thoughts.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------And this weekend, I must say I had a blast. Yes, along with some of my friends I went to spend my weekend in one of the finest spots in Pune. This spot is popularly known as Ananda Valley.
This was my first trip to Ananda Valley and I must say it was a superb experience for me and my friends. We really enjoyed like anything. Away from pollution, it was all so fresh and natural. Breathtaking mountains, still ponds, dense forests, beautiful lakes..wow! there was hardly anything which we missed. And believe me, it was nature in its finest forms. Yes, absolutely no doubt with it.
A picture is worth 1000 words. So, instead of explaining each and everything, why not let you people to view some of the most beautiful pics of this place. I am sure you will love these pics..please do let me know your thoughts.
To start off, below is the bus which we had hired for the trip :)
Well, we were not the only one :)
Mother Nature at its best :)
Lunch Time :)
Beautiful Evening :)
And a video too, not the best one though but still better. I shot this video in the evening.They don't understand me...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
It happened the other day. I felt as if hell broke loss on me. Really, nothing can be so frustrating than making people understand anything which they really don't understand. I mean why is it so? Why its not easy to for some people understand anything? Why they think that they are always right and we are wrong? The reason I am saying so because it happens with me at times. I really find it too difficult to explain anything then.
I was in a good mood yesterday to come up with a new post. Believe me or not, but it never happens with me. Don't know why I am finding it so difficult to manage each and everything especially blogging...the thing which I enjoy the most. Well, can't say much on it. I am the only person to be blamed for it. Blogging is a thing which comes from inside. I don't know about you but then it is the same case with me. I cannot blog if I am not in the right mood. I need to feel upbeat for it which I am not these days. But then hey, you can always count on me ;)
So, I had a problem in making people understand what I wanted them to understand. But then they are your parents. How to make them understand? Really one of the most difficult thing in this world is to make your parents understand what you actually want to say to them. And when you keep on explaining each and everything and they don't believe it..nothing can be more worse then. You keep on saying that you are right and Gosh!! they keep on telling you that you are wrong, how on earth are you going to making them understand then. You feel like shouting and crying then..Oh! god, why don't they understand? Am I an idiot? What wrong I did if I said I didn't do it? Exactly it was the similar case yesterday but thankfully it didn't stretch too long otherwise it could have been the unthinkable.
Now, have you people too been through such situation in your life? Do you really find it difficult to make them understand or say, let anyone understand what you want to say. Is it the question of one's pride Or Is it something where you should give up finally? Please share your thoughts..
I was in a good mood yesterday to come up with a new post. Believe me or not, but it never happens with me. Don't know why I am finding it so difficult to manage each and everything especially blogging...the thing which I enjoy the most. Well, can't say much on it. I am the only person to be blamed for it. Blogging is a thing which comes from inside. I don't know about you but then it is the same case with me. I cannot blog if I am not in the right mood. I need to feel upbeat for it which I am not these days. But then hey, you can always count on me ;)
So, I had a problem in making people understand what I wanted them to understand. But then they are your parents. How to make them understand? Really one of the most difficult thing in this world is to make your parents understand what you actually want to say to them. And when you keep on explaining each and everything and they don't believe it..nothing can be more worse then. You keep on saying that you are right and Gosh!! they keep on telling you that you are wrong, how on earth are you going to making them understand then. You feel like shouting and crying then..Oh! god, why don't they understand? Am I an idiot? What wrong I did if I said I didn't do it? Exactly it was the similar case yesterday but thankfully it didn't stretch too long otherwise it could have been the unthinkable.
Now, have you people too been through such situation in your life? Do you really find it difficult to make them understand or say, let anyone understand what you want to say. Is it the question of one's pride Or Is it something where you should give up finally? Please share your thoughts..
The expectations of a lifepartner
Saturday, December 12, 2009
I don't know what to say but it worries me a lot. I've experienced it in the past and I find same thing happening with my friends too. I must say I am clueless. Let me put it simply, what does a girl expect from a guy? Yes, that is my question for everyone. Doesn't matter if you are a guy or a girl. Please come up with your answers. Please don't be shy. Have your views expressed here openly.
Just 2 days back, I was having a small discussion with one of my good friends. He is a 27 year old guy with a pleasant personality, very soft spoken and hardworking. Not to forget, in a job with better earnings. Now, we were discussing on issues related to marriage. He is still single and must say, one of the thing which I could notice from his talk that he was really worried about it. Now, it is something which I've never thought about it seriously. Really, marriage and related issues have never been a subject of my interest. Though my friends often say that I need to be more serious on it. Well, I've never said that its not important but then I don't have much time to think over it seriously. Hopefully..I should get serious now...
Now back to the discussion. So during a brief discussion with my friend, I came to know about yet another harsh reality of life. I could see frustration on his face that has appeared all of a sudden. He narrated to me a recent incident that left him worried and dejected. Let me narrate the same for you.
He told me that 2 days back, he received a phone call on his cell. The call was made by a gal with whom his marriage talks were in progress. Now being a very shy guy, he could not talk much on the cellphone. So they both decided to meet at some place to discuss more and know each other well. And they did the same. They met twice or thrice and it was almost sure that he has found a life partner for himself. The gal was not that beautiful but it was never ever a matter of concern. Only thing important here was that my friend was interested in her though the final conformation was awaited from other side.
My friend was damn confident that the gal would marry him without any problem as she seemed very positive for the same. It made him feel so happy and relaxed at that moment. He should be after all where do you get good girls today! Seemed that it was an end to all his worries. But then he could not expect this to happen. Just before when everything seemed to be working as per his expectations, he was blown away by something that he could never thought in his dream. The girl who had almost accepted him as her soul-mate, gave him an utter surprise. Yes, she called him on his cell and said that she was sorry to say that she couldn't be ready for the marriage. My friend was dumb shocked and he needed a reason for such strange behavior.
The girl explained that she had some expectations that he couldn't fulfill. He wanted to marry someone who had a degree in Engineering, an Engineer..she meant. Just to let you know, the guy whom he rejected is a post graduate (MCM), Master in Computer Management. Now, how could she reject such guy? And even if you wanted to do the same, why didn't you made it clear in the beginning? Why did you put him in under dark? Why did you lie to him? Why didn't you made everything clear to your parents first? What right have you got to play with someone's heart?
Well, so many questions to be asked and perhaps no perfect answers. I know its not about me but it can happen with anyone. The harsh truth is that good guys have to suffer often and again. Might is Right - seems perfectly apt with girls today. I am not saying that a girl has no right to choose his partner but then why do you do such sort of things?
As a girl what are your expectations from your life partner? Of course these, a caring husband in a good job which makes him financially stable and maybe, superior to others. So, when you get all these, what is there to worry much ? Maybe, you are against arranged marriage but then why don't you speak up? Let your voice be heard. No one will kill you for that. If you like someone and or if you have already have chosen your life partner then why are you so afraid to say it to everyone, especially to your parents. I believe you should, instead of doing what that gal did with my friend.
Absolutely Ridiculous !
Just 2 days back, I was having a small discussion with one of my good friends. He is a 27 year old guy with a pleasant personality, very soft spoken and hardworking. Not to forget, in a job with better earnings. Now, we were discussing on issues related to marriage. He is still single and must say, one of the thing which I could notice from his talk that he was really worried about it. Now, it is something which I've never thought about it seriously. Really, marriage and related issues have never been a subject of my interest. Though my friends often say that I need to be more serious on it. Well, I've never said that its not important but then I don't have much time to think over it seriously. Hopefully..I should get serious now...
Now back to the discussion. So during a brief discussion with my friend, I came to know about yet another harsh reality of life. I could see frustration on his face that has appeared all of a sudden. He narrated to me a recent incident that left him worried and dejected. Let me narrate the same for you.
He told me that 2 days back, he received a phone call on his cell. The call was made by a gal with whom his marriage talks were in progress. Now being a very shy guy, he could not talk much on the cellphone. So they both decided to meet at some place to discuss more and know each other well. And they did the same. They met twice or thrice and it was almost sure that he has found a life partner for himself. The gal was not that beautiful but it was never ever a matter of concern. Only thing important here was that my friend was interested in her though the final conformation was awaited from other side.
My friend was damn confident that the gal would marry him without any problem as she seemed very positive for the same. It made him feel so happy and relaxed at that moment. He should be after all where do you get good girls today! Seemed that it was an end to all his worries. But then he could not expect this to happen. Just before when everything seemed to be working as per his expectations, he was blown away by something that he could never thought in his dream. The girl who had almost accepted him as her soul-mate, gave him an utter surprise. Yes, she called him on his cell and said that she was sorry to say that she couldn't be ready for the marriage. My friend was dumb shocked and he needed a reason for such strange behavior.
The girl explained that she had some expectations that he couldn't fulfill. He wanted to marry someone who had a degree in Engineering, an Engineer..she meant. Just to let you know, the guy whom he rejected is a post graduate (MCM), Master in Computer Management. Now, how could she reject such guy? And even if you wanted to do the same, why didn't you made it clear in the beginning? Why did you put him in under dark? Why did you lie to him? Why didn't you made everything clear to your parents first? What right have you got to play with someone's heart?
Well, so many questions to be asked and perhaps no perfect answers. I know its not about me but it can happen with anyone. The harsh truth is that good guys have to suffer often and again. Might is Right - seems perfectly apt with girls today. I am not saying that a girl has no right to choose his partner but then why do you do such sort of things?
As a girl what are your expectations from your life partner? Of course these, a caring husband in a good job which makes him financially stable and maybe, superior to others. So, when you get all these, what is there to worry much ? Maybe, you are against arranged marriage but then why don't you speak up? Let your voice be heard. No one will kill you for that. If you like someone and or if you have already have chosen your life partner then why are you so afraid to say it to everyone, especially to your parents. I believe you should, instead of doing what that gal did with my friend.
Absolutely Ridiculous !
One bedroom flat - A bitter reality
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Now, this is very touching. A very harsh reality - brilliantly penned down by an Indian Software Engineer. Just got it from one of my best friends. Found it worth sharing. Hope you will like it.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As the dream of most parents I had acquired a degree in Software Engineering and joined a company based in USA, the land of braves and opportunity.
When I arrived in the USA, it was as if a dream had come true. Here at last I was in the place where I want to be. I decided I would be staying in this country for about Five years in which time I would have earned enough money to settle down in India.
My father was a government employee and after his retirement, the only asset he could acquire was a decent one bedroom flat.
I wanted to do something more than him. I started feeling homesick and lonely as the time passed. I used to call home and speak to my parents every week using cheap international phone cards. Two years passed, two years of Burgers at McDonald's and pizzas and discos and 2 years watching the foreign exchange rate getting happy whenever the Rupee value went down.
Finally I decided to get married. I told my parents that I have only 10 days of holidays and everything must be done within these 10 days. I got my ticket booked in the cheapest flight. Was jubilant and was actually enjoying hopping for gifts for all my friends back home.? If I miss anyone then there will be talks. After reaching home I spent home one week going through all the photographs of girls and as the time was getting shorter I was forced to select one candidate.
In-laws told me, to my surprise, that I would have to get married in 2-3 days, as I will not get anymore holidays. After the marriage, it was time to return to USA, after giving some money to my parents and telling the neighbors to look after them, we returned to USA.
My wife enjoyed this country for about two months and then she started feeling lonely. The frequency of calling India increased to twice in a week sometimes 3 times a week. Our savings started diminishing.
After two more years we started to have kids. Two lovely kids, a boy and a girl, were gifted to us by the almighty. Every time I spoke to my parents, they asked me to come to India so that they can see their grand-children.
Every year I decide to go to India. But part work part monetary conditions prevented it. Years went by and visiting India was a distant dream. Then suddenly one day I got a message that my parents were seriously sick. I tried but I couldn't get any holidays and thus could not go to India. The next message I got was my parents had passed away and as there was no one to do the last rights the society members had done whatever they could. I was depressed. My parents had passed away without seeing their grand children.
After couple more years passed away, much to my children's dislike and my wife's joy we returned to India to settle down. I started to look for a suitable property, but to my dismay my savings were short and the property prices had gone up during all these years. I had to return to the USA.
My wife refused to come back with me and my children refused to stay in India. My 2 children and I returned to USA after promising my wife I would be back for good after two years.
Time passed by, my daughter decided to get married to an American and my son was happy living in USA. I decided that had enough and wound-up every thing and returned to India. I had just enough money to buy a decent 02 bedroom flat in a well-developed locality.
Now I am 60 years old and the only time I go out of the flat is for the routine visit to the nearby temple. My faithful wife has also left me and gone to the holy abode.
Sometimes I wondered was it worth all this? My father, even after staying in India, had a house to his name and I too have the same nothing more.
I lost my parents and children for just ONE EXTRA BEDROOM.
Looking out from the window I see a lot of children dancing. This damned cable TV has spoiled our new generation and these children are losing their values and culture because of it. I get occasional cards from my children asking I am alright. Well at least they remember me.
Now perhaps after I die it will be the neighbors again who will be performing my last rights, God Bless them. But the question still remains 'was all this worth it?'
I am still searching for an answer..............
As the dream of most parents I had acquired a degree in Software Engineering and joined a company based in USA, the land of braves and opportunity.
When I arrived in the USA, it was as if a dream had come true. Here at last I was in the place where I want to be. I decided I would be staying in this country for about Five years in which time I would have earned enough money to settle down in India.
My father was a government employee and after his retirement, the only asset he could acquire was a decent one bedroom flat.
I wanted to do something more than him. I started feeling homesick and lonely as the time passed. I used to call home and speak to my parents every week using cheap international phone cards. Two years passed, two years of Burgers at McDonald's and pizzas and discos and 2 years watching the foreign exchange rate getting happy whenever the Rupee value went down.
Finally I decided to get married. I told my parents that I have only 10 days of holidays and everything must be done within these 10 days. I got my ticket booked in the cheapest flight. Was jubilant and was actually enjoying hopping for gifts for all my friends back home.? If I miss anyone then there will be talks. After reaching home I spent home one week going through all the photographs of girls and as the time was getting shorter I was forced to select one candidate.
In-laws told me, to my surprise, that I would have to get married in 2-3 days, as I will not get anymore holidays. After the marriage, it was time to return to USA, after giving some money to my parents and telling the neighbors to look after them, we returned to USA.
My wife enjoyed this country for about two months and then she started feeling lonely. The frequency of calling India increased to twice in a week sometimes 3 times a week. Our savings started diminishing.
After two more years we started to have kids. Two lovely kids, a boy and a girl, were gifted to us by the almighty. Every time I spoke to my parents, they asked me to come to India so that they can see their grand-children.
Every year I decide to go to India. But part work part monetary conditions prevented it. Years went by and visiting India was a distant dream. Then suddenly one day I got a message that my parents were seriously sick. I tried but I couldn't get any holidays and thus could not go to India. The next message I got was my parents had passed away and as there was no one to do the last rights the society members had done whatever they could. I was depressed. My parents had passed away without seeing their grand children.
After couple more years passed away, much to my children's dislike and my wife's joy we returned to India to settle down. I started to look for a suitable property, but to my dismay my savings were short and the property prices had gone up during all these years. I had to return to the USA.
My wife refused to come back with me and my children refused to stay in India. My 2 children and I returned to USA after promising my wife I would be back for good after two years.
Time passed by, my daughter decided to get married to an American and my son was happy living in USA. I decided that had enough and wound-up every thing and returned to India. I had just enough money to buy a decent 02 bedroom flat in a well-developed locality.
Now I am 60 years old and the only time I go out of the flat is for the routine visit to the nearby temple. My faithful wife has also left me and gone to the holy abode.
Sometimes I wondered was it worth all this? My father, even after staying in India, had a house to his name and I too have the same nothing more.
I lost my parents and children for just ONE EXTRA BEDROOM.
Looking out from the window I see a lot of children dancing. This damned cable TV has spoiled our new generation and these children are losing their values and culture because of it. I get occasional cards from my children asking I am alright. Well at least they remember me.
Now perhaps after I die it will be the neighbors again who will be performing my last rights, God Bless them. But the question still remains 'was all this worth it?'
I am still searching for an answer..............
Are you a Candid Blogger ?
Friday, December 04, 2009
By TJ Philpott
Your blog entries are the heart and soul of your site and are what have attracted your readers from the start. A blog posting should generally reflect the opinion or perspective of the author and this is what the readers expect. Popular blogs do not necessarily gain their following by mimicking public opinion or routinely reporting the news. The blog reader is looking for quality content for sure but they want it delivered with an attitude. Whether you are blogging to make money or just sharing your experiences you definitely want your perspective and personality to shine through. This is the WHY behind the popularity of blogs.
Here are 5 major reasons your personal opinions and shared perspectives are THE key asset to your blog -
People Want to Know
People generally always want to know what others think, it is just human nature. We follow fashion trends, read what is in the news, and want to know what others may think. It is also a way of acquiring information we may not have had already to better enlighten us on the topic or issue. It is also a means to 'validate' our own thinking or opinions pertaining to a particular subject.
Opinions Invite Comments
Your perspective will stimulate comments by your readers. Some will agree and some will not but likely many will comment and this stimulation of interactivity is good for the blog. The more comments are made the more familiarity is 'bred' amongst all participants which in turn invites yet more interaction.
Readers Expect Candor
You are not 'reporting' the news like some drone but in fact are expected to be a 'living and breathing' blog. Every blog is different and the difference yours displays is why the readers who frequent your site come back. This is what web 2.0 is based upon and this is what makes blogs the 'darling' of web 2.0
Gives the Blog Personality
By reflecting your opinions and/or beliefs in your entries you are giving the blog the 'flavor' of your personality. This 'stamp' is ultimately what differentiates your site from all the others on the internet. This is what attracts the typical blog reader to begin with.
Stimulates Thought
Believe it or not people can learn from your insight or perspective. Individual perspectives offer different 'slants' or 'angles' that even the most intelligent may have overlooked. As a result you can 'open up' the readers mind by presenting them with a new way to look at an issue or topic they haven't thought of before.
Blog entries can be considered the energy source behind a blog since they are what give the site its individuality. The blog reader is not looking to be coddled with main stream quotations and neutral positions on every issue and topic. They are looking for a blog posting that raises the hair on the back of their neck and one that wakes them up and gets them thinking. Most popular blogs rely upon the strategy of 'ruffling the feathers' of their readers to provoke their feedback. This results in the increase of the interactivity on the site itself fostering more of a community type atmosphere. So whether you are blogging to make money or just to let off some steam feel comfortable in being candid with your readers. For the 5 reasons we cited above they will appreciate it and be more incline to return to your site.
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TJ Philpott is an author and Internet entrepreneur based out of North Carolina.
Your blog entries are the heart and soul of your site and are what have attracted your readers from the start. A blog posting should generally reflect the opinion or perspective of the author and this is what the readers expect. Popular blogs do not necessarily gain their following by mimicking public opinion or routinely reporting the news. The blog reader is looking for quality content for sure but they want it delivered with an attitude. Whether you are blogging to make money or just sharing your experiences you definitely want your perspective and personality to shine through. This is the WHY behind the popularity of blogs.
Here are 5 major reasons your personal opinions and shared perspectives are THE key asset to your blog -
People Want to Know
People generally always want to know what others think, it is just human nature. We follow fashion trends, read what is in the news, and want to know what others may think. It is also a way of acquiring information we may not have had already to better enlighten us on the topic or issue. It is also a means to 'validate' our own thinking or opinions pertaining to a particular subject.
Opinions Invite Comments
Your perspective will stimulate comments by your readers. Some will agree and some will not but likely many will comment and this stimulation of interactivity is good for the blog. The more comments are made the more familiarity is 'bred' amongst all participants which in turn invites yet more interaction.
Readers Expect Candor
You are not 'reporting' the news like some drone but in fact are expected to be a 'living and breathing' blog. Every blog is different and the difference yours displays is why the readers who frequent your site come back. This is what web 2.0 is based upon and this is what makes blogs the 'darling' of web 2.0
Gives the Blog Personality
By reflecting your opinions and/or beliefs in your entries you are giving the blog the 'flavor' of your personality. This 'stamp' is ultimately what differentiates your site from all the others on the internet. This is what attracts the typical blog reader to begin with.
Stimulates Thought
Believe it or not people can learn from your insight or perspective. Individual perspectives offer different 'slants' or 'angles' that even the most intelligent may have overlooked. As a result you can 'open up' the readers mind by presenting them with a new way to look at an issue or topic they haven't thought of before.
Blog entries can be considered the energy source behind a blog since they are what give the site its individuality. The blog reader is not looking to be coddled with main stream quotations and neutral positions on every issue and topic. They are looking for a blog posting that raises the hair on the back of their neck and one that wakes them up and gets them thinking. Most popular blogs rely upon the strategy of 'ruffling the feathers' of their readers to provoke their feedback. This results in the increase of the interactivity on the site itself fostering more of a community type atmosphere. So whether you are blogging to make money or just to let off some steam feel comfortable in being candid with your readers. For the 5 reasons we cited above they will appreciate it and be more incline to return to your site.
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TJ Philpott is an author and Internet entrepreneur based out of North Carolina.
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