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2011-10-25T16:28:00.000+05:30

Google Buzz - Google Buzz is going away, but your posts are yours to keep

Everyone's gonna miss the G-Buzz

Got a notification in GMail with a link with the following message.

"
In a few weeks we'll be retiring Google Buzz. At that time you won't be able to create any new posts, but your existing content will remain accessible in two ways:

You can view it on your Google Profile
You can download it using Google Takeout

Thank you for using Google Buzz."

This is the google support link:

http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&ctx=mail&answer=1698228

Buzz as much as you can before it phases out :)

Bye Bye G Buzz

Humility Personified!!!

2011-08-21T11:01:00.000+05:30

It is a story worth sharing !!! :-)

This is about Mr. Zavere Poonawala who is a well-known industrialist in Pune. He had this driver named Ganga Datt with him for the last 30 years on his limousine, which was originally owned by Acharya Rajneesh.

Ganga Datt passed away recently and at that time Mr. Poonawala was in Mumbai for some important work. As soon as he heard the news, he canceled all his meetings, requested the driver's family to await him for the cremation and came back to Pune immediately by a helicopter.

On reaching Pune he asked the limo to be decorated with flowers as he wished Ganga Datt should be taken in the same car which he himself had driven since the beginning. When Ganga Datt's family agreed to his wishes, he himself drove Ganga Datt from his home up to the ghat on his last journey.

When asked about it, Mr. Poonawala replied that Ganga Datt had served him day and night and he could at least do this being eternally grateful for him. He further added that Ganga Datt rose up from poverty and educated both his children very well. His daughter is a Chartered accountant and that is so commendable.

His comment in the end, is the essence of a successful life in all aspects:.”Everybody earns money which is nothing unusual in that, but we should always be grateful to those people who contribute for our success. This is the belief, we have been brought up with which made me do, what I did”.
An inspiring example of humility.

PS:

This was shared to me by my uncle as a mail forward.

30 seconds speech by coca cola ceo

2011-06-28T14:41:00.000+05:30

Corruption Free Politics

2011-04-08T14:59:00.000+05:30

1. Who is Anna Hazare?
An ex-army man. Fought 1965 Indo-Pak War

2. What's so special about him?
He built a village Ralegaon Siddhi in Ahamad Nagar district, Maharashtra

3. So what?
This village is a self-sustained model village. Energy is produced in the village itself from solar power, biofuel and wind mills.
In 1975, it used to be a poverty clad village. Now it is one of the richest village in India. It has become a model for self-sustained, eco-friendly & harmonic village.

4. Ok,...?
This guy, Anna Hazare was awarded Padma Bhushan and is a known figure for his social activities.

5. Really, what is he fighting for?
He is supporting a cause, the amendment of a law to curb corruption in India.

6. How that can be possible?
He is advocating for a Bil, The Lok Pal Bill (The Citizen Ombudsman Bill), that will form an autonomous authority who will make politicians (ministers), beurocrats (IAS/IPS) accountable for their deeds.

8. It's an entirely new thing right..?
In 1972, the bill was proposed by then Law minister Mr. Shanti Bhushan. Since then it has been neglected by the politicians and some are trying to change the bill to suit thier theft (corruption).

7. Oh.. He is going on a hunger strike for that whole thing of passing a Bill ! How can that be possible in such a short span of time?
The first thing he is asking for is: the government should come forward and announce that the bill is going to be passed.
Next, they make a joint committee to DRAFT the LOK PAL BILL. 50% goverment participation and 50% public participation. Because you cant trust the government entirely for making such a bill which does not suit them.

8. Fine, What will happen when this bill is passed?
A LokPal will be appointed at the centre. He will have an autonomous charge, say like the Election Commission of India. In each and every state, Lokayukta will be appointed. The job is to bring all alleged party to trial in case of corruptions within 1 year. Within 2 years, the guilty will be punished. Not like, Bofors scam or Bhopal Gas Tragedy case, that has been going for last 25 years without any result.

9. Is he alone? Whoelse is there in the fight with Anna Hazare?
Baba Ramdev, Ex. IPS Kiran Bedi, Social Activist Swami Agnivesh, RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal and many more.
Prominent personalities like Aamir Khan is supporting his cause.

10. Ok, got it. What can I do?
At least we can spread the message. How?
Putting status message, links, video, changing profile pics.
At least we can support Anna Hazare and the cause for uprooting corruption from India.
At least we can hope that his Hunger Strike does not go in vain.
At least we can pray for his good health.

Why it is needed?

The Anti Corruption Branch and CBI comes under the government. Despite having evidence, it is very difficult to convict people as they have to take permission from the same bosses, against whom the case has to be investigated.
No corrupt officer is dismissed from the job because Central Vigilance Commission, which is supposed to dismiss corrupt officers, is only an advisory body. Whenever it advises government to dismiss any senior corrupt officer, its advice is never implemented.
No action is taken against corrupt judges because permission is required from the Chief Justice of India to even register an FIR against corrupt judges
The functioning of CBI and vigilance departments is secret and hence it promotes corruption.
Weak and corrupt people are appointed as heads of these institutions by the government.
Citizens face harassment in government offices. Sometimes they are forced to pay bribes. One can only complaint to senior officers. No action is taken on complaints because senior officers also get their cut.
Nothing in law to recover ill gotten wealth. A corrupt person can come out of jail and enjoy that money.
Small punishment for corruption- Punishment for corruption is minimum 6 months and maximum 7 years.

I am just posting this in my blog. My humble request to all is to spread the word.

I also read somewhere that all NGO's of Coimbatore are jointly organizing a candle light protest to support the "India against corruption" movement on Friday 8th April evening 5 P.M. at V.O.C park grounds. All are welcome. Now or never moment for corruption free India.

On Saturday, 9 Apr 2011 by Anti-Corruption Movement (ACM), another NGO, has planned an awareness campaign in front of Memorial Hall near Chennai Central on Saturday

for more info look here: http://indiaagainstcorruption.org/index.php

here's from TOI : http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-06/chennai/29387909_1_anna-hazare-anti-corruption-movement-activists

Some Valuable Info

2011-03-25T11:13:00.001+05:30

Below are some valuable information that I got as mail forward. Am just sharing the same. I am not sure about the authenticity of the content.

Kindly, share this valuable information wherever possible.

1. If you see children Begging anywhere in INDIA , please contact:
"RED SOCIETY" at 9940217816. They will help the children for their studies.

2. Where you can search for any BLOOD GROUP, you will get thousand's of donor address. www.friendstosupport.org

3. Engineering Students can register in www.campuscouncil.com to attend Off Campus for 40 Companies.

4. Free Education and Free hostel for Handicapped/Physically Challenged children.
Contact:- 9842062501 & 9894067506.

5. If anyone met with fire accident or people born with problems in their ear, nose and mouth can get free PLASTIC SURGERY done by Kodaikanal   PASAM Hospital . From 23rd March to 4th April by German Doctors.
Everything is free. Contact : 045420-240668,245732
"Helping Hands are Better than Praying Lips"

6. If you find any important documents like Driving license, Ration card, Passport, Bank Pass Book, etc., missed by someone, simply put them into any near by Post Boxes. They will automatically reach the owner and Fine will be collected from them.

7. By the next 10 months, our earth will become 4 degrees hotter than what it is now. Our Himalayan glaciers are melting at rapid rate. So let all of us lend our hands to fight GLOBAL WARMING.
-Plant more Trees.
-Don't waste Water & Electricity.
-Don't use or burn Plastics

8. It costs 38 Trillion dollars to create OXYGEN for 6 months for all Human beings on earth.
"TREES DO IT FOR FREE"
"Respect them and Save them"

9.   Special phone number for Eye bank and Eye donation: 04428281919 and 04428271616 (Sankara Nethralaya Eye Bank). For More information about how to donate eyes plz visit these sites. http://ruraleye.org/

10. Heart Surgery free of cost for children (0-10 yr) Sri Valli Baba Institute Banglore. 10.
Contact : 9916737471

11. Medicine for Blood Cancer!!!!
'Imitinef Mercilet' is a medicine which cures blood cancer. Its available free of cost at "Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai". Create Awareness. It might help someone.
Cancer Institute in Adyar, Chennai
Category: Cancer
Address:
East Canal Bank Road , Gandhi Nagar
Adyar
Chennai -600020
Landmark: Near Michael School
Phone: 044-24910754 044-24910754 , 044-24911526 044-24911526 , 044-22350241 044-22350241

12. Please CHECK WASTAGE OF FOOD
If you have a function/party at your home in India and food gets wasted, don't hesitate to call 1098 (only in India ) - Its not a Joke, This is the number of Child helpline.
They will come and collect the food. Please circulate this message which can help feed many children.
AND LETS TRY TO HELP INDIA BE A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN
Please Save Our Mother Nature for
"OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS"

Please don't delete this without forwarding.
Let it reach the 110 Crores Indians and the remaining if any.

Shakespeare said

2011-02-15T14:33:00.000+05:30

I always feel happy, You know why?

Because I don't expect anything from anyone,
Expectations always hurt..

Life is short.. So love your life.. Be happy..
And Keep smiling.. Just Live for yourself and
Before you speakListen
Before you write Think
Before you spend Earn
Before you pray Forgive
Before you hurt Feel
Before you hate Love
Before you quit Try
Before you die Live

That's Life...Feel it, Live it & Enjoy it.

On Aircel coverage and Blyk

2010-12-17T15:52:00.001+05:30

Aircel has introduced a new app called blyk.

I have not tried it and this is not a review or any of the kind.

Aircel coverage is very poor within the city these days.

Aircel has to do something about it before spending on marketing.

Else they are gonna loose a lot of valuable and long time customers as number portability is on the cards.

Merry Christmas!!!

--
Regards,

Santhana Krishnan C

On Free TV in TN

2010-12-15T15:33:00.000+05:30

Got this as a mail forward. Not sure about the authenticity.

Good Read and inspiring :

புதுக்கோட்டை மாவட்டம் கொத்தமங்கலம் கிராமத்தில் வசிக்கும் விவசாயி
விஜயகுமார் தனக்கு வழங்கப்பட்ட இலவச தொலைக்காட்சிப் பெட்டியை திருப்பிக்
கொடுத்து இலவசத் திட்டங்களுக்கு சாட்டையடி கொடுத்திருக்கிறார்.

கடந்த 23-ம் தேதி கொத்தமங்கலம் கிராமத்தில் புதுக்கோட்டை மாவட்ட தி.மு.க.
செயலாளர் பெரியண்ண அரசு தலைமையில் இலவச வண்ணத் தொலைக்காட்சி வழங்கும்
விழா நடந்து கொண்டிருந்தது.அப்போது பயனாளிகள் பட்டியலில் இருந்து
விஜயகுமார் என்ற பெயர் வாசிக்கப்பட்டதும்,கொத்தமங்கலம் மணவாளன் தெருவைச்
சேர்ந்த விஜயகுமார் என்ற விவசாயி மேடையேறினார்.

அவருக்கு வழங்கப்பட்ட தொலைக்காட்சிப் பெட்டியை வாங்கிக் கொண்டார்.ஒரு
விநாடி அங்கே நின்றவர்,டி.வி.யை பெரியண்ண அரசுவிடமே திருப்பிக்
கொடுத்துவிட்டு,கூடவே ஒரு மனுவையும் கொடுத்தார்.ஏதோ கோரிக்கை மனு
கொடுக்கிறார் என்று அரசுவும் சாதாரணமாக வாங்கிப் படித்தார்.

அதில் ‘மனிதனுக்கு டி.வி. என்பது பொழுதுபோக்கு சாதனம்தான். ஆனால் அதைவிட
முக்கியமானது உணவு, உடை, உறைவிடம். தமிழகத்தில் மொத்தம் 88 துறைகள்
இருக்கின்றன. இவை தன்னிறைவு அடைந்து விட்டனவா? குறிப்பாக, விவசாயிகளைப்
பாதிக்கும் மின்சாரத்துறை தன்னிறைவு அடைந்து விட்டதா?

துறைகள் எல்லாம் தன்னிறைவு அடைந்த பிறகு மிதமிஞ்சிய பணத்தில் இந்த
டி.வி.யை வழங்கியிருந்தால் மகிழ்ச்சியாக இருந்திருக்கும். இதற்கு மட்டும்
எங்கிருந்து நிதி வந்தது?இந்தியாவின் முதுகெலும்பான விவசாயிகள்
தமிழகத்தில் அதிகம் வசிக்கிறார்கள். டி.வி. வழங்கும் பணத்தை வைத்து
விவசாயிகளுக்குத் தேவையான மின்சாரத்தைக் கொடுத்திருக்கலாம்.

தமிழகத்திலேயே மிகவும் பின்தங்கிய மாவட்டத்தைக் கண்டறிந்து போதுமான
மின்சாரத்தை தடையின்றிக் கொடுத்து அந்த ஒரு மாவட்டத்தையாவது தன்னிறைவு
அடையச் செய்திருக்கலாம். இலவசம் என்பது எங்களுக்கு வேண்டாம். தரமான
மருத்துவம், கல்வி, மும்முனை மின்சாரம் மற்றும் வேலை வாய்ப்புகளை
வழங்கினாலே போதும்.

அதை வைத்து நாங்களே சம்பாதித்து டி.வி.முதல் கார் வரை அனைத்தையும்
வாங்கிக் கொள்வோம். எங்களுக்கு என்ன தேவையோ அதை நாங்களே பூர்த்தி செய்து
தன்னிறைவு அடைந்து விடுவோம்.

விலைவாசி உயர்வு, எரிபொருள் விலை உயர்வு, குடிநீர் பற்றாக்குறை, லஞ்சம்,
ஊழல் என்று ஆயிரக்கணக்கான குறைகள் இருக்கும்போது ஒரு நடமாடும் பிணமாக
நான் எப்படி டி.வி. பார்க்க முடியும்? எனவே எனக்கு இந்த டி.வி. வேண்டாம்.
முதல்வர் கருணாநிதி மீது எனக்கு மிகுந்த மதிப்பும், மரியாதையும், அன்பும்
உள்ளது.

எனவே,இந்த டி.வி.யை அவருக்கே அன்பளிப்பாகக் கொடுக்க இந்த சந்தர்ப்பத்தைப்
பயன்படுத்திக் கொள்கிறேன்.அவர் இதை ஏற்றுக் கொள்ளாவிட்டால் என் மனம்
மேலும் வேதனைப்படும். அரசு மற்றும் அதிகாரிகள் தங்கள் கடமைகளை சரியாகச்
செய்தாலே போதும். இந்தியா வல்லரசாகிவிடும் என்று நீண்டது அந்த மனு.

இதைப் படித்த பெரியண்ண அரசு முகத்தில் ஈயாடவில்லை.அருகில் இருந்த
அதிகாரிகள் அதிர்ந்து போனார்கள். என்றாலும் அந்த மனுவையும் டி.வி.யையும்
வாங்கி வைத்துக் கொண்டு மேலும் பரபரப்பை உண்டாக்காமல் விஜயகுமாரை அனுப்பி
வைத்தார் அரசு.

இதன் பின்னர் விஜயகுமாரிடம் பேசினோம்.

“நான் ஒரு சாதாரண விவசாயி. விவசாயிகள் எல்லாம் மின்வெட்டால்
பாதிக்கப்பட்டு விளைநிலத்தை ரியல் எஸ்டேட்காரன்கிட்ட வித்துட்டு நகரத்துல
போய் கூலி வேலைக்கும்,ஹோட்டல் வேலைக்கும் அல்லாடிக்கிட்டிருக்கான்.

இந்த நிலை, நாளைக்கு எனக்கும் என் பிள்ளைகளுக்கும் வரப் போகிறது.
எதிர்காலத்தை நினைத்து மனம் கலங்கிப் போய் இருக்கிறது. ராத்திரியில
படுத்தால் தூக்கம் வர மாட்டேங்குது.

சாராயத்தை குடிச்சுட்டு, ஒரு ரூபாய் அரிசியை தின்னுட்டு உழைக்கும்
வர்க்கம் சோம்பேறியாகிக்கிட்டிருக்கு.ரொம்ப சீப்பா கணக்குப் போட்டாலும்
ஒரு டி.வி. ஆயிரம் ரூபாய்னு வச்சிக்குங்க. தமிழ்நாட்டில் ரெண்டு கோடி
குடும்ப அட்டைகள் இருக்கு.2கோடி குடும்ப அட்டைக்கும் டி.வி. கொடுத்தால்
இருபது லட்சம் கோடி செலவாகும்.இதை வைத்து 88 துறைகளையும் தன்னிறைவு
அடையச் செய்தாலே போதுமே.

கனத்த இதயத்தோடும், வாடிய வயிறோடும் இருக்குறவனுக்கு எதுக்கு டி.வி.?
அவன் பொழப்பே சிரிப்பா சிரிக்கும்போது அவன் டி.வி. பாத்து வேற
சிரிக்கணுமாக்கும்.அதுனாலதான் நான் டி.வி.யை திருப்பிக் கொடுத்தேன்’’
என்றார்.

டி.வி.யை திருப்பிக் கொடுத்த கையோடு முதல்வர் கருணாநிதிக்கு கடிதம்
ஒன்றையும் எழுதியிருக்கிறார் விஜயகுமார்.

அந்தக் கடிதத்தில் கொத்தமங்கலத்துக்கு வந்த டி.வி.க்கள் 2519. அதில்
2518 மட்டும்தான் வழங்கப்பட வேண்டும். எனக்கான ஒரு டி.வி.யை எனது அன்புப்
பரிசாக நீங்கள் ஏற்றுக் கொள்ள வேண்டும் என்று குறிப்பிட்டு அதை ஃபேக்ஸ்
செய்துள்ளார்.

மக்களிடம் இருந்து சுரண்டப்படும் பணத்தில் மக்களுக்கே கொடுக்கப்படும்
லஞ்சம் தான் இலவசங்கள் என்பதை விவசாயி விஜயகுமார் பொட்டில் அடித்தாற்போல்
தெளிவுபடுத்தியுள்ளார். மக்களை சோம்பேறிகளாக்கும் இலவசத்துக்கு எதிராக
போர் தொடுத்திருக்கும் அவரை பாராட்டத்தான் வார்த்தைகளே கிடைக்கவில்லை

Paropakaaram

2010-11-29T12:19:00.000+05:30

We visited an orphanage in Shenoy Nagar and donated sandals to the kids there . Also breakfast was provided to the kids .

Some pics :

Orphanage details:-

Indian Council for Child Welfare

No 5, 3rd Main Road, West Shenoy nagar,

Near Crescent Ground

Chennai – Chennai 30

Paropakaaram Idham Shareeram.

myPNRStatus.com

2010-11-24T11:03:00.006+05:30

Came across this info and just sharing it here.

myPNRstatus is a free online SMS alert service to minimize the worries of Indian Railway Travelers by eliminating the need for them to go online again and again in order to get the information about their PNR status or Delay in Train Timings.

Usually, when we book a Train Ticket and do not get a confirmed ticket, we have to go online to check our PNR status.myPNRstatus will reverse the process - Instead of YOU going online to check your PNR status, myPNRstatus will periodically check it on your behalf and in turn SMS you whenever there is a change in the status. Sounds peace isn't it :)

Ah , but when you have a confirmed ticket, you still need to go online and find the current Train timings. It is not uncommon to have your train delayed by more than an hour.

When you submit your PNR number and Mobile number with myPNRStatus.com ,it keeps you updated with your train timings and yes this is even when you have a confirmed ticket !!

The above content was taken as is from the website's about page.

Consider the following scenario:

Wait-listed tickets in Indian Rail are very common and so is the frequent delay in arrivals/departures of trains. Generally it becomes pretty painful to go online/ call up Indian Rail IVRS again and again to find out our latest PNR Status/ Train Timings.

www.mypnrstatus.com will send you FREE SMS Alerts periodically whenever your PNR status changes or there is a change in your train timing.
You just need to key in your PNR number and your mobile number on the website once to avail this facility.

Do go through the privacy policy of the service provider before availing the facility.

Behind The Enemy Lines

2010-10-27T13:13:00.001+05:30

Read a news article in MSNBC today which had its headlines as

"Remains of 97 people found on Bosnia-Serbia border'

I was immediately reminded of the popular movie 'Behind the Enemy Lines'

I am able to visualise the words in the article just because i watched the movie.

Its a must watch movie.

AR Rahman

2010-06-21T23:19:00.005+05:30

We all know the very popular song "Telephone Manipol Sirippaval Ivala" from the kollywood movie 'Indian'.

Have you heard of the same tune before the movies' Audio release? Its a copy.

Watch this clip :) BGM Clipping between - 8:10 to 8:30

http://www.youtube.com/v/Hsu-YkJEc0Q

FootBall or Cricket

2010-06-21T23:12:00.004+05:30

When a football match is telecast there are very few ads during the match.

whereas in Cricket, especially these days, you watch Cricket between Ads. I mean you get time for ads between everyover.

FootBall - an 90 min affair.

Cricket - One Day match, Day and Night match, 5 day Test Cricket, and latest 20-20 fever.

Though football is more entertaining, Cricket is the most popular sport in India.

FIFA WC vs Asia Cup :)

Football or Cricket

2010-06-15T17:40:00.004+05:30

Had a chit chat with ma friends about 'Why Cricket is more famous than football in India?'

I was arguing that people in India will watch Asia Cup rather than watching FIFA World Cup which is much more popular around the globe.

My point was basic physical fitness. I would say Cricket is much lazier game compared to Football and hence people in India prefer Cricket to Football.

My friend argued Cricket needs equal physical fitness and that you need more mental strength for C which in turn requires good physical fitness and the popularity of Cricket in India compared to Football is not because of the physical fitness.

To me that is wrong notion.

Help Green and Clean Coastal Chennai

2010-04-23T11:58:00.003+05:30

Chennai Trekking Club aka CTC is organizing a great initiative of cleaning the coast line of chennai.

Lets extend our hand and help ourselves to clean up the garbage stricken coast line of Singaara Chennai.

Below is the brief of action plan sent by the organizer Peter Van Geit in his mail and i dont think he will mind sharing the info here in the blogs. After all, am just trying to spread the word.

CTC has organized a mission 'Save Tada' earlier and succeeded in collecting tonnes of garbage from Tada. Here is the info on Mission Save Tada

Save Trees - Ban IPL

2010-03-23T19:25:00.008+05:30

For the past one week this was going on in my mind. After looking at this at http://www.iplt20.com I could not resist.

They say it.

Cricket Bats are made of willow which is again from a tree.

While professional players use willow, the mass uses wood from other trees.

Just imagine the number of kids joining Cricket coaching camp every summer?

Imagine the number of teams playing in the parks every weekend all over the country!!!

Imagine how much wood is being cut to make Cricket bats!!!

We are felling trees in the name of our favourite sport - Cricket

Of course, I too have played cricket, but I would say these fancy ads like what an idea sirji and the star endorsements like above, is all nonsense.

Posters for Abhishek Bachan's movies? Thats again a nonsense.

Its all just for money. And i would say - people just think!!!

Can anybody say "Save trees! Ban IPL!!" ??

You will be stoned and land up at Chennai-10.

Be the change you want to see!

2010-03-20T14:48:00.006+05:30

99 Tamil Flowers

2010-03-16T16:43:00.001+05:30

Check out this SlideShare Presentation:
PS: Shared by by a fellow tweeter :)

99 Tamil Flowers

View more presentations from vairam99.

Housewives vs Ants

2010-02-03T17:33:00.000+05:30

nshankar	The discussions going on between an ant and a housewife bugged by the ant menace

Housewife_vs_Ant by nshankar | Make Your Own At www.toondoo.com

Spectacular Concert @ IIT Saarang 2010

2010-01-25T21:23:00.004+05:30

A couple of weeks back i received a sms stating the IIT Saarang festival begins on 21st Jan 2010, and I immediately went to their website to view the details.

On day one it was Balamuralikrishna's opening ceremony and planned to attend the concert. (I could not make it actually)

After seeing the Popular nite page I was really thrilled as I had already missed their previous concert at the same venue some 4 yrs back.
Immediately tried to gather the entry pass details and found it was to be booked online.

A week passed and J called me asking if i had booked the entry passes seeing the ad in TOI. By the time I could try it online it was full. Was very disappointed.

Somehow J managed to get a pass from happy gal, and I was hoping to get a pass at the venue on the D day!!

Unfortunately J could not make it to the concert. Guess who was the happiest person?

Started at 6 and reached IIT and was waiting in the entry frisking queue.

Around half an hour past seven I went in. The dancing bowl was filled with blue chairs and the gallery was already jam packed.

Fusion performers 'Maya' were performing. I had already attended their performance at a festival in Saidapet and its a very good band. Later I cleared my doubt, they were the winners and runners up in Light Music competition it seems. Here is a sample of their talent.

The missing pieces were the violinist whom i saw at their previous performance and a bass guitarist. The trio has got a great voice and I wish they become a great professional band and perform in many parts of the world.

I was searching for a single seat and got one very near to the stage.

That was a spectacular concert at IIT Saarang 2010.

Popular Nite - by Shankar Ehsaan Loy

The moment the band started, the crowd roared and jumped and danced.

It was two hour non stop performance, with very humorous crowd engagement by Shankar Mahadevan.

The lead female singer Anushka was sexy, beautiful and had a great voice. She performed some three solo songs and later joined with shankar.

There was another singer named Raman, who had sung some numbers for SEL and what to say. His was also great.

Singer karthik was spotted, who went on to stage on Shankar's request and sang some three songs. What a voice.

Also spotted was Unni Menon. No he did not perform.

They performed all their popular songs, almost all the numbers from Rock On. Dil chatha hai, jonny gaddar etc. Later Shankar gave an intro of his band and said the drummer and Bass Guitarist at the concert were the real drummers for Rock On. Vow.

Loy and Ehaasan were very cool and their performance was awesome. One can learn a lot from this band.

The crowd gave a 'Breathless' request, and we were gifted with Shankar performing it live.First time watching him perform in a live concert.

SEL is a great band and i pray god they compose for many more movies and enthrall the masses.

In the end Shankar made us roar, Jai Hind thrice.

End Of the Day , I was the happiest soul on earth after the concert.

Once again Jai Ho!!! :)

PS: My Jai Ho concert experience here.(and the missing connection is I was single and not with any gang all thru the concert)

Three reasons why I cant forget the day:

The way i got the entry pass to this concert, saw my favourite singers shankar,karthik and Unni Menon very close to me,and lastly my seating loaction at the venue ;)

சிரிக்க கணினி சிஸ்ட கவசம்

2009-12-30T11:42:00.002+05:30

துதிப்போர்க்கு தொங்குதல்போம் வைரஸ்போம்-நெஞ்சில்
பதிப்போர்க்கு பிராட்பேண்ட் களிப்பேற்றும்
கீபோர்டு விரைந்தோடும் அனுதினமும் கணினி சிஸ்ட கவசமதனை
பின்னிப்பெடலெடுத்த பில்கேட்ஸ்தனை
உன்னிப்புடன் நெஞ்சே குறி!

காக்க காக்க கம்ப்யூட்டர் காக்க
அடியேன் சிஸ்ட அழகுவேல் காக்க
வின்டோசைக் காக்க வேலன் வருக
கனெக்ஷன் கொடுத்து கனகவேல் காக்க
இன்டெர்நெட் தன்னை இனியவேல் காக்க
பன்னிருவிழியால் பாஸ்வேர்ட் காக்க
செப்பிய வால்யூம் செவ்வேல் காக்க
வீடியோ ஆடியோ வெற்றி வேல் காக்க
முப்பத்திரு ஃபைல் முனைவேல் காக்க
வைரஸ் வாராமல் வைரவேல் காக்க
சேவிங் தன்னை செந்தில் வேல் காக்க
எக்ஸ்டர்நல் மோடம் எதிர் வேல் காக்க
பில்ட் இன்மோடம் பிரிய வேல் காக்க
ஈமெயில் தன்னை இணையவேல் காக்க
மவுசை மகேசன் மைந்தன் காக்க
எர்ரர் வாராமல் எழில் வேல் காக்க
அடியேன் ப்ரின்டர் அமுதவேல் காக்க
எக்ஸ்ப்ளோரரை ஏரகத்தான் வேல் காக்க
அடியேன் ப்ரௌஸ் செய்கையில் அயில் வேல் காக்க
அல்லல் படுத்தும் அடங்கா எரர்கள்
நில்லாதோட நீ எனக்கருள்வாய்
ஹாங் ப்ராப்ளமும்
ஹார்ட் டிஸ்க் ப்ராபளமும்
என் பெயர் சொல்லவும்
இடி விழுந்தோடிட
ஆப்பரேட்டிங் சிஸ்டத்தை
அலறவே வைத்திடும்
ஃப்ளக்சுவேஷன் பவர் சார்ஜுகளும்
வாட்டம் விளைக்கும் வோல்ட்டேஜுகளும்
அடியேனைக் கண்டால் அலறி கலங்கிட
பிரிண்டர் சற்றும் பிழையாதிருக்க
பேப்பர் ஃபீடிங் சூப்பராய்த் திகழ
மை சப்ளை செய்யும் காட்ரிட்ஜ் தன்னை
மைய நடனம் செய்யும் மயில் வாகனனார் காக்க
மூவாகல் மூர்க்கம் செய்யும்
மவுஸ் என்கை பட்டதும் ஸ்மூத்தாக
நகர நீ எனக்கருள்வாய்
கிர்ரு, கிர்ரு, கிரு, கிரு என
டிஸ்கனெக்ட் ஆகும் டெலிபோன்களை
போட்டதும் கனெக்ட் ஆக புனிதவேல் காக்க
கன்னா பின்னாவென்று வரும்
கமான்ட் இன்டட் ரெப்டுகளை
கந்தன் கைவேல் காக்க
அல்லல் படுத்தும் அடங்கா பசங்களும்
பந்துகள் ஆடும்பாலர் பட்டாளமும்
மானிட்டர் பக்கம் வந்து விடாமல்
என் பெயர் சொல்லவும் எகிறியே ஓட
ரேமும், ரோமும் மெமரியோடிருக்க
அனைத்து ஃபோர்டர்ஸீம்
ஆயுளோடு விளங்க
டௌன்லோடு, அப்லோடு டக்கராய்
விளங்கும் சிஸ்டம் பெற்று அடியேன்
சிறப்புடன் வாழ்க.
அலட்சியம் செய்யும் அலசியஸர்வீஸhர்
அழைத்ததும் வந்திட அருள் நீ புரிவாய்
ஷட்டௌன் தடங்கல்
சட்டென்று நீங்க
ஷண்முகன் நீயும் சடுதியில் வருக
கணினி சிஸ்டம் கவசம் இதனை
சிந்தை கலங்காது கேட்பவர்கள்,
படிப்பவர்கள் எந்நாளும் பாடாய்
படுத்தாத கணினியுடன் வேலை செய்வார்.
வாழ்க கணினி. வளர்க மவுஸ்.

சிரிக்க, சிரிக்க, கணினி சிஸ்டம் கேட்க.

PS: This yet another fwd mail.

ZooZoo Calendar for 2010

2009-12-18T17:26:00.004+05:30

Peon

2009-12-13T16:20:00.004+05:30

I have never come across the spelling for 'peon' until ma mom asked me for its spelling one day around last year.

Peon - Office assistants (read it pee yune not pe on)

And this post was induced by this peon who has achieved what an ordinary peon has not done.

Manish Patel - who started his career as a peon (now i cant say 'an ordinary' peon ;) ) is now a script writer and has gone and won an award.

Congrats Manish :)

Jai Ho !!

2009-12-08T11:17:00.004+05:30

PARENTS ARE PRECIOUS!!

This was narrated by an IAF pilot at a Seminar recently on Human Relations :

Venkatesh Balasubramaniam (who works for IIT) describes how his gesture of booking an air ticket for his father, his maiden flight, brought forth a rush of emotions and made him (Venkatesh) realize that how much we all take for granted when it comes to our parents.

My parents left for our native place on Thursday and we went to the airport to see them off. In fact, my father had never traveled by air before, so I just took this opportunity to make him experience the same. In spite of being asked to book tickets by train, I got them tickets on Jet Airways. The moment I handed over the tickets to him, he was surprised to see that I had booked them by air. The excitement was very apparent on his face, waiting for the time of travel. Just like a school boy, he was preparing himself on that day and we all went to the airport, right from using the trolley for his luggage, the baggage check-in and asking for a window seat and waiting restlessly for the security check-in to happen. He was thoroughly enjoying himself and I, too, was overcome with joy watching him experience all these things.

As they were about to go in for the security check-in, he walked up to me with tears in his eyes and thanked me. He became very emotional and it was not as if I had done something great but the fact that this meant a great deal to him. When he said thanks, I told him there was no need to thank me. But later, thinking about the entire incident, I looked back at my life. As a child, how many dreams our parents have made come true. Without understanding the financial situation, we ask for cricket bats, dresses, toys, outings, etc. Irrespective of their affordability, they have catered to all our needs. Did we ever think about the sacrifices they had to make to accommodate many of our wishes? Did we ever say thanks for all that they have done for us? Same way, today when it comes to our children, we always think that we should put them in a good school. Regardless of the amount of donation, we will ensure that we will have to give the child the best, theme parks, toys, etc. But we tend to forget that our parents have sacrificed a lot for our sake to see us happy, so it is our responsibility to ensure that their dreams are realized and what they failed to see when they were young. It is our responsibility to ensure that they experience all those and their life is complete.

Many times, when my parents had asked me some questions, I have actually answered back without patience. When my daughter asks me something, I have been very polite in answering. Now I realize how they would have felt at those moments. Let us realize that old age is a second childhood and just as we take care of our children, the same attention and same care needs to be given to our parents and elders. Rather than my dad saying thank you to me, I would want to say sorry for making him wait so long for this small dream. I do realize how much he has sacrificed for my sake and I will do my best to give the best possible attention to all their wishes.

Just because they are old does not mean that they will have to give up everything and keep sacrificing for their grandchildren also. They have wishes, too.

Take care of your parents. THEY ARE PRECIOUS.

PS: This was forwarded by my dearest uncle thru mail. Am just posting it here.

With Three Wives !!!

2009-11-03T23:36:00.003+05:30

When i was in 8th standard I started learning maths.
Learnt Maths from this Genius (tution sir) and in my high school (1998 - 2000) same genius taught me Maths ,Physics and Chemistry.
When he was at the right age to marry (25) we asked him why he is still unmarried.

He asked us 'Who said i am not yet married?'

We were staring at him in awww

He said 'I am married and have three wives.'
'Maths Physics and Chemistry'.

He is a great person and is still maitaining a balanced life with these three wives (only).
Such is his love for Physics and maths and Chemistry.

He is the secretary of 'The Physics Society' and is the pet disciple of the founder.

PS: This post was induced by a blog at my workplace intranet by this person on his lovers and wives.

Jai Ho - A R Rahman Concert

2009-10-12T14:20:00.007+05:30

The 'jai ho' concert was excellent, showcasing Great talents.
Marg Swarnabhoomi is some 90 km from Chennai and I feel pity for my fellow audience as we had to travel so long for A R Rahman's live concert. They should not call it 'Concert at Chennai'. But for A R Rahman, nobody would have travelled so long.
Next time on, may i request the organizers to conduct such performances in some Open Stadium, nearby the city and request the people humbly to use public transports. Inexperienced drivers driving in ECR in such a traffic, was very dangerous.
The buses arranged by the organizers were all empty. Very few used the facility. I too did not use the Bus service thinking it might be crowded. I went in my bike 180 km up and down. But thats the reason why I bought a 150 cc bike. :)

Blazee, Benny Dayal and Sivamani were as good as they usually are.
Lots of Hindi songs. Performing in TamilNadu many people would have been happier if there were as many songs from Tamil too.
I was expecting Chinmayee to perform 'Sahana' from 'Sivaji, The Boss' and Karthik performing songs esp from Baba. Both did not perform. Chitra was as cool as she is and she filled our hearts with her great voice. 'Kannalaney' from Bombay was the highlight esp after Rahman performed the Hindustani (I think) Arziyan song from Delhi 6 and two more songs clad in Muslim Topi aka yankee, we say 'gulla'.And of course 'Humma' song from the same film was rocking. In the end Jai ho and Vande mataharam was touching.
Everybody performed like a school kid. They jus did what was said and was fantastic. Nothing extra nothing less. Sheer performance. That is what I like in A R Rahman's troupe.
Rehena (A R Rahman's Sister) performed a song and she was mostly with chorus during the concert. It was good to see her performing in her brother's concert esp in his home town - Chennai.

All through the concert i had 'mei silirkum' experience.

The Fireworks was very colorful. Can I say raining colors.

The concert started at 7:30 pm (supposed to start at 6.Thanks to traffic and A R Rahman himself who was late to the venue) and concluded at 10:45 pm.

oh! I forgot to mention 'Mustafa' song. It was awesome and they flew hot air balloons as A R Rahman performed this song. One small remote connection here.

I met my High School tuition mate (remember last seeing him some 5 years back) at the venue. It was really surprising and we felt happy. Cherished our memoirs. (I also befriended Meeran, Hema, Gokul and Hema's friend Anu who are Leo's team Mates at his workplace )

There are three reasons why i cant forget Oct 11 2009.

I watched A R Rahman performing live, met my high school buddy and third reached home safely without (my stolen) helmet. :)

Nagala Trek - CTC

2009-08-25T17:46:00.004+05:30

Went to Nagala Trek last month. It was too good.enjoyed at the slide rock in the stream. Thats muthukumaran,and naveen along with me.

SAVE A LIFE

2009-08-07T15:30:00.004+05:30

Got this as a fwd mail. Its true that 108 is doing a great service.

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Dear All

I am sharing my personal experience with “108” (EMRI) on their Quick response.

When I travel from Pondicherry to Coimbatore last Sunday (02-08-09) night by Bus, the bus met an accident with lorry in National Highway nearby “Atthur” Landmark: “Paaventhar college of Arts and Science”.

Two of my co-passenger got injured.

One is lady and second is her baby of 15months old.

The lady had an injury in her hand and the baby was motionless. The First-Aid kit is also missing in the bus.

The accident happened at mid-night 00:57am.

On seeing the condition of the baby and mother, I immediately called 108 at 00:59am. Explained the state of injured persons and location of the place, Village, District & Taluk (assisted by a local person). It took around 3minutes.

At 01:03am (within a minute) I got a call from 108 with a conference to the district level center explained the exact location and condition of the persons injured. It took around 3minutes.

At 01:08am again I got a call from the Ambulance saying that they are on the way to accident spot.

To be surprise, the Ambulance reached the spot at 01:17am and started the treatment. The baby was brought to the active state (may be due to timely attempt by 108-EMRI) and medicines given for injured lady. At the end of their treatment both of them came to normal.

The EMRI 108 Ambulance reached the spot within 15minutes from the receipt of information to them

Here I would like express one thing that except me, none of the co-passengers were not aware of 108.

As I am aware of 108 through training given for EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL conducted in June ’09, I could help the co-passengers.

Kindly share this experience, so that the people can make use of wonderful service provided by EMRI – “108” in TamilNadu.

###################################################################################

I too have had a similar experience. I am used to go home late in the night and it was saturday. Needless to say, was returning home at around 11:30 - 12:pm on Velachery ByePass road. There was a group of people surrounding a couple of accident victims. They were lying on the median. Bike was lying nearby. It seemed like the accident had taken place not less than 5 mins before. I parked my bike some distance away on the road side and came to the spot.Immediately heard a siren. And it was 108 ambulance service. They took the victims to a nearby hospital. Both in the same van. Only when this ambulance was about to start Appolo Ambulance was reaching the spot. Don't know which one was called first, i was really astonished (shock aaiten) to see a Govt aided service reacting at this pace.

Should say 'Really Great Service for Saving one's Life'.

108 - Jai Ho :)

Signs

2009-08-04T13:18:00.001+05:30

Good One

2009-08-04T12:16:00.001+05:30

The train has started moving. It is packed with people of all ages, mostly with the working men and women and young college guys and gals. Near the window, seated a old man with his 30 year old son. As the train moves by, the son is overwhelmed with joy as he was thrilled with the scenory outside..

" See dad, the scenory of green trees moving away is very beautiful"

This behavior from a thirty year old son made the other people feel strange about him. Everyone started murmuring something or other about this son."This guy seems to be a crack.." newly married Anup whispered to his wife.

Suddenly it started raining... Rain drops fell on the travelers through the opened window. The Thirty year old son , filled with joy " see dad, how beautiful the rain is .."

Anup's wife got irritated with the rain drops spoiling her new suit.

Anup ," can’t you see its raining, you old man, if ur son is not feeling well get him soon to a mental asylum..and don’t disturb public henceforth"

The old man hesitated first and then in a low tone replied " we are on the way back from hospital, my son got discharged today morning , he was a blind by birth, last week only he got his vision, these rain and nature are new to his eyes.. Please forgive us for the inconvenience caused..."

The things we see may be right from our perspective until we know the truth. Bt when we know the truth our reaction to that will hurt even us. So try to understand the problem better before taking a harsh action

(Got this as a mail.Just posting it as it is very true.)

Cartoons

2009-06-23T14:24:00.001+05:30

Typical Indian Cartoon

AND THE LAST BUT NOT LEAST VERY GREAT ONE

SCROLL DOWN

Note: Got this as Fwd mail.just posting it here.

Word Of the Day from Calvin

2009-06-16T11:24:00.002+05:30

Word of the day : paleontology

The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, as represented by the fossils of plants, animals, and other organisms.

I come to know of many new terms from reading calvin and hobbes toons.

Here is a firefox addon for daily toons from C&H factory.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/9389

and guess what?

the addon was developed by my work mate.

have fun.

have a great day

Rabindranath Tagore B day

2009-05-07T20:17:00.002+05:30

May 7 1861 is the birth day of this man who gave India's National Anthem.

what a great poet. Thanks to google.

cos If not for google i would have not knows this great poets b day and posted this as well.

Jai Hind.

PS: using google's image just to remind that i came to know from ggle and i thank ggle for that :)

cheers.

Hear this Song

2009-04-22T00:07:00.001+05:30

hear this song daily atleast once.

Jai Ho ZoHo

2009-04-15T18:27:00.003+05:30

சித்திரை 1 தான் தமிழனுக்கு புத்தாண்டு

2009-04-15T17:01:00.005+05:30

Disc:- This is mail fwd, and nothing is my own creation or thought.

In Demand!

2009-04-14T11:44:00.002+05:30

In Demand!

by life2point1 | Create your own Cartoon at www.toondoo.com

Twitter 2.0

2009-04-02T12:19:00.001+05:30

by duraionly | Create your own Cartoon at www.toondoo.com

Note: move your mouse over the box

Kodaikanal Pasam Hospital offers Free Plastic Surgery Camp

2009-03-27T11:47:00.001+05:30

A free plastic surgery camp will be held at Pasam Hospital from March 23 to April 4. Internationally acclaimed surgeons from Germany will perform surgeries in the hospital to needy patients

info here http://tinyurl.com/cx739n

Bhagat Singh

2009-03-23T17:51:00.006+05:30

Today is 23rd March. Today is day when our legendary hero Bhagat Singh was hanged.

He gave his life for the nation when he was just 23 years old.

Lets take out some few moments from our busy schedule and remember his great and unmachable contributuion towards our nation...

i got this as a mail forward .

in my childhood days, whenever i come across the word Bhagat Singh - be it Independence day stage show or Republic day skit or a school annual day drama, immediately the sharp mush comes to my mind and will think i should have such a mush ;)

now when i hear or see the word Bhagat Singh what comes to my mind is the film "Rang De Basanti"

what a movie, extraordinary story, great music and it lifted the spirits.

Jai Ho!!!

(sorry that was the word that came to my mind :) )

Jai Hind!!!

Its called Mindset - a lesson from the Giants

2009-03-20T11:38:00.001+05:30

Do it - if you wanna learn

2009-03-19T21:12:00.005+05:30

If you wanna learn something, start doing it.

for example: if you wanna learn Music, start singing first
only then you will aspire to learn music

if you wanna learn java ,start coding.
only then you will face compilation errors
and that will make you refer the docs and review the code
and make you learn Java.

if you wanna learn cooking start cooking something.
maybe you start with boiling milk,then dosa, idly, chappati
then try your hand in making vegetable fries and then to rice items.

i have learnt this lesson in many instances.

i have learnt riding bicycle by riding it.
read books to improve my reading and writing skills.

i learnt managing people by really managing them and facing hard times.

so i believe in just doing it first whether you know or not if you are really interested in learning a thing.

Do it - if you wanna learn

2009-03-19T21:12:00.001+05:30

If you wanna learn something, start doing it.

for example: if you wanna learn Music, start singing first
only then you will inspire to learn music

if you wanna learn java ,start coding.
only then you will face compilation errors
and that will make you refer the docs and review the code
and make you learn Java.

if you wanna learn cooking start cooking something.
maybe you start with boiling milk,then dosa, idly, chappati
then try your hand in making vegetable fries and then to rice items.

i have learnt this lesson in many instances.

i have learnt riding bicycle by riding it.
read books to improve my reading and writing skills.

i learnt managing people by really managing them and facing hard times.

so i believe in just doing it first whether you know or not if you are really interested in learning a thing.

Open your eyes

2009-03-06T13:39:00.003+05:30

Note: this is fwd mail which i am just posting. not intended to hurt anyone's emotions or feelings or hurt any group of people. Click on the box to move on to next slide.i just used to the tool zoho viewer to get an online version of the pps that was fwd to me. its cool and its simple. this is an embed view provided by the tool.

Cheers

Go Green !! :)

2009-02-26T20:57:00.002+05:30

Taken from Daily Dilbert on bloglines

Impossible is Nothing

2009-01-24T17:02:00.001+05:30

Impossible IS NOTHING

This is a case of photographer photographs photographer.
The following photographs were taken by photographer
Hans van de Vorst at the Grand Canyon, Arizona.

The descriptions are his own.

The identity of the photographer IN the photos is unknown.

I was simply stunned seeing this guy standing on
this solitary rock IN the Grand Canyon.
The canyon's depth is 900 meters here.
The rock on the right is next to the canyon and safe.

Watching this guy on his thong sandals,
with a camera and a tripod I asked myself 3 questions:

1. How did he climb that rock?

2. Why not taking that sunset picture on that
rock to the right, which is perfectly safe?

3. How will he get back?

This is the point of no return.

After the sun set behind the canyon's horizon he
packed his things (having only one hand available)
and prepared himself for the jump. This took about 2 minutes.
At that point he had the full attention of the crowd.

After that, he jumped on his thong sandals...
The canyon's depth is 900 meters here.

Now you can see that the adjacent rock is higher so he
tried to land lower, which is quite steep
and tried to use his one hand to grab the rock.

We've come to the end of this little story.
Look carefully at the photographer.
He has a camera, a tripod and also a plastic bag,
all on his shoulder or in his left hand.
Only his right hand is available to grab the rock
and the weight of his stuff is a problem.

He lands low on this flip flops both his right hand
and right foot slips away...
At that moment I take this shot.

He pushes his body against the rock.
He waits for a few seconds, throws his stuff
on the rock, climbs and walks away.

Impossible is Nothing.

Where There is a Will, there is a Way.

Believe in Yourself.

All power is within You.

You can do Anything and Everything.

Have confidence in Yourself

____________________________________________

this is again a mail forward, which i thought of sharing with the world :)

Dare to do this

2009-01-15T14:07:00.004+05:30

Happi & prosperous 2009

2008-12-31T15:02:00.002+05:30

Know Your Value

2008-11-13T14:23:00.001+05:30

KNOW UR Value....!

A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a Rupee 500 note.

In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this Rupee 500 note?"

Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this note to one of you
but first let me do this." He proceeded to crumple the note up.

He then asked, "Who still wants it?"

Still the hands were up in the air.

"Well," he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and
started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now all
crumpled and dirty. "Now who still wants it?"
Still the hands went into the air.

"My friends, you have all learned a very valuable lesson.
No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not
decrease in value. It was still worth Rupee 500/-.

Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt
by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as
though we are worthless.
But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose
your value.

You are special. Don't ever forget it! Never let yesterday's disappointments overshadow tomorrow's dreams.

"VALUE HAS A VALUE ONLY IF ITS VALUE IS VALUED"

(another good fwd mail i got from my friend.just thought of sharing it with the world :) )

Modern Panchtantra Story [ IT HUMOR ]

2008-11-11T17:48:00.001+05:30

Once upon a time, there was a software engineer who used to develop programs on his Pentium machine, sitting under a tree on the banks of a river. He used to earn his bread by selling those programs in the Sunday market.

One day, while he was working, his machine tumbled off the table and fell in the river.

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

As usual, the Goddess wanted to test his honesty. She showed him a match box and asked, " Is this your computer ?" Disappointed by the Goddess' lack of computer awareness, the engineer replied, " No."

She next showed him a pocket-sized calculator and asked if that was his.
Annoyed, the engineer said "No, not at all !!"

Finally, she came up with his own Pentium machine and asked if it was his.
The engineer, left with no option, sighed and said " Yes."

The River Goddess was happy with his honesty. She was about to give him all three items, but before she could make the offer, the engineer asked her, "Don't you know that you're supposed to show me some better computers before bringing up my own ?"

The River Goddess, angered at this, replied, "I know that, you stupid donkey! The first two things I showed you were the Trillennium and the Billennium, the latest computers from IBM !". So saying, she disappeared with the Pentium!!

********

Moral : If you're not up-to-date with technology trends , it's better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you're a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

(this is a mail fwd i received. good one)

Value Of Parents

2008-11-05T21:32:00.003+05:30

A NICE STORY

A father was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his highly educated son. Suddenly a crow perched on their window.

The Father asked his Son, "What is this?"

The Son replied "It is a crow".

After a few minutes, the Father asked his Son the 2nd time, "What is this?"

The Son said "Father, I have just now told you "It's a crow".

After a little while, the old Father again asked his Son the 3rd time, What is this?"

At this time some ex-pression of irritation was felt in the Son's tone when he said to his Father with a rebuff. "It's a crow, a crow".

A little after, the Father again asked his Son the 4th time, "What is this?"

This time the Son shouted at his Father, "Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you so many times 'IT IS A CROW'. Are you not able to understand this?"

A little later the Father went to his room and came back with an old tattered diary, which he had maintained since his Son was born. On opening a page, he asked his Son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary :-

"Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a crow was sitting on the window. My Son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a Crow. I hugged him lovingly each time h e asked me the same question again and again for 23 times. I did not at all feel irritated I rather felt affection for my innocent child".

While the little child asked him 23 times "What is this", the Father had felt no irritation in replying to the same question all 23 times and when today the Father asked his Son the same question just 4 times, the Son felt irritated and annoyed..

So..

If your parents attain old age, do not repulse them or look at them as a burden, but speak to them a gracious word, be cool, obedient, humble and kind to them. Be considerate to your parents.
From today say this aloud, "I want to see my parents happy forever. They have cared for me ever since I was a little child. They have always showered their selfless love on me.

They crossed all mountains and valleys without seeing the storm and heat to make me a person presentable in the society today".
Say a prayer to God, "I will serve my old parents in the BEST way. I will say all good and kind words to my dear parents, no matter how they behave.

Thanks for spending ur time on reading this mail ...... Hope U r forwarding this to all ur friends...

How to ask for a Salary Hike??

2008-11-05T14:21:00.002+05:30

How to ask your boss for a salary hike? One day an employee sent a letter to his boss asking for an increase in his salary...

Dear Bo$$,

In thi$ life, we all need $ome thing mo$t de$perately. I think you $hould be under$tanding the need$ of u$ worker$ who have given $o much $upport including $weat and $ervice to your company. I am $ure you'll gue$$ what I mean and re$pond $oon. Your$ $incerely, Norman $oh

The next day, the employee received this letter of reply:

Dear NOrman,

I kNOw you have been working very hard. NOwadays, NOthing much has changed. You must have NOticed that our company is NOt doing NOticeably well as yet. NOw the newspaper are saying the world`s leading ecoNOmists are NOt sure if the United States may go into aNOther recession. After the NOvember presidential elections things may turn bad. I have NOthing more to add NOw. You kNOw what I mean.

Yours truly,

Manager

Kathipara Junction - How to

2008-11-03T18:59:00.003+05:30

Loans that Change Lives

2008-08-21T15:06:00.004+05:30

Loans That Change Lives

I came across a website kiva.org which loan people in thridworld countries.(mentioned in forbes page)

Most of them are women.As many as 75% of those receiving loans are women,
and the group boasts a better than 95% repayment rate.

here is a story of how one 7th grader and her Chocolate Spoons are Changing the World

How one 7th grader and her Chocolate Spoons are Changing the World

Aug 20, 2008

It was shaping up to be a normal Thursday afternoon at the Kiva offices in San Francisco. Most of the staff were wrapping up meetings, on the phones, or hanging out with their laptops on couches and at desks. Then the front door buzzer rang and all that changed.

Last Thursday afternoon the Kiva offices were treated to a surprise visit by a very special Kiva lender and her family. This special lender is Emma, a 7th grader who not only has a passion for helping entrepreneurs in the developing world, but who is also an entrepreneur herself.

To raise money for Kiva loans, Emma has started her own (very tasty) enterprise. Using Fair Trade chocolate and her own ingenuity, Emma makes decorated chocolate and marshmallow covered spoons and sells them to friends and family. Lucky for Kiva, Emma brought some of her famous chocolates to share with the Kiva staff. They are delicious! Just ask Kiva engineer Jeremy, Kiva field partner manager Giovanna, or Kiva customer service manager Gerard. According to Emma, the chocolates are even better when stirred into hot chocolate.

Nothing makes Jeremy and Giovanna happier than free Fair Trade chocolate.

The marshmallow says: Kiva Rocks. Gerard thinks Emma rocks too.

To supplement the income from her chocolate spoon business, Emma also earns money for Kiva loans by doing gardening for her neighbors. Emma has been very successful so far ? she has already made three substantial Kiva loans! We?re hoping that Emma continues to support Kiva and that her story is as inspirational to you as it is to us.

Emma

This is yet another example of how innovative and engaged Kiva Lenders are. We?re so proud to be part of an organization that is supported by such inspiring people. Way to go Emma!

-- posted by Lyndsey Erickson at 10:08 am PDT

find out what the loaners say why they loan here

read more stories here

Now this is called Humane side of technology. Kiva connects the needy with people who are ready to help.

Thats the power of technology.The power of Internet.

buy a computer - store your data with novatium - in chennai

2008-07-22T14:33:00.005+05:30

Novatium provides home computing service to select areas of KK Nagar, Chennai. The simplicity of computing provided by this unique utility computing service, coupled with ease of navigation, data security, and freedom from the hassles of application and software maintenance and upgrades, has resulted in an overwhelming response to the pilot launch of this service in Chennai.

click below to know more

http://www.novatium.com/chennai.htm

Banned Soccer Ad

2008-07-15T12:04:00.000+05:30

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Designers Help the world

2008-07-02T10:39:00.000+05:30

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adapt yourself

2008-06-27T12:17:00.001+05:30

Chaos Theory

2008-06-25T11:11:00.000+05:30

Arai En 305 il Kadavul

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Get_rid_of_stress

2008-06-02T12:46:00.002+05:30

Importance of Branding

2008-05-06T20:47:00.000+05:30

The Brand Gap

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How to bridge the distance between business strategy and design

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Philosophy of Life

2008-04-09T11:46:00.002+05:30

Thisisbyfarthe bestfwd Ihaveever received!!

A professor stood before his Philosophy class and had some items in front of him.

When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students if the jar was full.

They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.

He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full.

They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.

Of course, the sand filled up everything else.

He asked once more if the jar was full.

The students responded with a unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand.

The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

"The golf balls are the important things - your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions - things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

"The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car.

"The sand is everything else--the small stuff.

"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.

"The same goes for life.
"If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Play with your children.

"Take time to get medical checkups.

"Take your partner out to dinner.

"Play another 18.

"There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.

"Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter.

"Set your priorities.

"The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.

The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.

"It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a cup of coffee with a friend."

Please share this with someone you care about.

I JUST DID.

Deepika sooperkone

2008-04-04T14:25:00.001+05:30

Jambav Spill

2008-04-04T10:52:00.003+05:30

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BestPics ppt

2008-03-01T15:38:00.006+05:30

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What_is_Life

2008-02-15T18:56:00.001+05:30

WHAT ISLIFE??

As I Jumped off the Building 11th floor.........

10th floor.

9th

7th

6th

4th

3rd

2nd

Now the Ground Zero

Ya. Life in all its sorrows and happiness, is still beautiful and precious....

Do make the best of it..........Only Cheers....n....smiles are counted.
So u better be prepared to smile at whoever u come across

Got this as a mail forward.Jus posting it for u to read and understand!!!
Happi living...

smile

2008-02-08T12:08:00.001+05:30

Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile

Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody's heart.

A smile happens in a flash, but its memory can last a lifetime

There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a smile speaks them all

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness

Smiling makes you feel better about yourself, even if you don't feel like it. And it always makes other people think better of you.

A smile is a light in the window of a face that signifies the heart is at home and waiting

Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it

You are never fully dressed until you wear a smile

A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks

Beauty is power; a smile is its sword.

Keep smiling - it makes people wonder what you've been up to

Peace begins with a smile

Every tear has a smile behind it.

Keep a smile on your face and let your personality be your autograph

No matter how small, a SMILE on your face tells all

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity

Smiles are unbreakable--and mend broken hearts

Smiles are great investments: the more you collect, the better you feel

Be multilingual; smiles are the universal language

A laugh is a smile that bursts

A smile is just a frown upside-down

A smile is as nice to give as it is to receive

Most smiles start with another smile.....

Though Smile cannot erase our burden, but it sure does make us feel lighter...

So Start your day with a Big SMILE.......
J smile pleaseeeeeeeee
its easy just say cheeeeeeeese!!!

Impossible New Year Resolutions

2008-01-18T20:36:00.000+05:30

Happi 2008

2008-01-01T10:54:00.000+05:30

Life is to live...
Life is to Love...
Life is to Learn...
Life is to Enjoy...
Life is to Succeed...

Have fun...Enjoy 2008!!!!

Manikandanś Live Concert

2007-12-23T12:12:00.000+05:30

PS:- The hissing sound in the video is due to heavy rain.Chennai had a heavy rainfall on that day.If anybody knows how to filter the sound please mail me.

This Song - Enna Idhu Vilayaattu

Wear Helmet!!

2007-12-18T19:08:00.000+05:30

Happiness is Voyage

2007-12-17T15:06:00.000+05:30

Rajini and Management Tips

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Law Of Garbage Truck -A Lesson

2007-12-05T16:59:00.001+05:30

(This is a mail fwd i received from my friend.Good One)

Law of the Garbage Truck

How often do you let other people's nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day? Unless you're the Terminator, for an instant you're probably set back on your heels. However, the mark of a successful person is how quickly she can get back her focus on what's important.

Learned it in the back of a HarareCity taxi cab. Here's what happened. I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Westgate . We were driving when all of a sudden a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his breaks, skidded, and missed the other car's back end by just inches! Here's what happened next. The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling bad words at us. How do I know? Ask any Zimbabwean , some words in Harare come with a special face.

Now, here's what blew me away. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was friendly. So, I said, "Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, " The Law of the Garbage Truck." Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personal. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happy you did. I guarantee it.

So this was it: The "Law of the Garbage Truck." I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets? It was that day I said, "I'm not going to do it anymore." I began to see garbage trucks. Like in the movie "The Sixth Sense," the little boy said, "I see Dead People." Well now "I see Garbage Trucks." I see the load they're carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my Taxi Driver, I don't make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on.

One of my favourite Football players of all times , Ronaldinho, does this every day on the football field.With a smile he always jumps up as quickly as he hits the ground after being tackled. He never dwells on a hit. Ronaldinho is always ready to make the next play his best. Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses.

Leaders and parents know that they have to be fully present,and at their best for the people they care about. The bottom line is that successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day. What about you? What would happen in your life, starting
today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by? You'll be much happier.

Amazing Beats

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SACHINS 99 - 6 reasons

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Thank God for what ever u are!! :-)

Happi Diwali

2007-11-09T11:34:00.001+05:30

Wish u a Happi Diwali!!!
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Must see PPT

2007-11-06T21:06:00.001+05:30

This is great ppt:-Click to View

ZohoViewer - GreaseMonkey Script

2007-11-02T18:43:00.001+05:30

I installed grease monkey(a firefox extension) and installed a script from the link below
script:- http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/13421 (a button to right of the page)

when i search in any thing in google i get an option to open with zoho viewer.It opens many office format docs like .doc,.pdf,.swf,.html,.xls etc...
for eg search ppt - u get open@zoho option.

jus install and have fun...

Zoho is free it seems.no login sign ups needed...

Opens easily and swiftly.

Prayer Before Entering Into Office

2007-10-31T11:56:00.001+05:30

;) J

Key to Success

2007-10-30T15:25:00.001+05:30

(this one is was forwarded to me thru e- mail.good one to read)

There were once 2 brothers who lived on the 80th floor of a tall building. On coming home one day, they realized to their dismay that the lifts were not working and that they have to climb the stairs home.

After struggling to the 20th level, panting and tired, they decided to abandon their bags and come back for them the next day. They left their bags then and climbed on............

When they have struggled to the 40th level by this time they had gone sufficiently mad and irritated. The younger brother started to grumble and both of them began to quarrel.

They continued to climb the flights of steps, quarrelling all the way to the 60th floor.

They then realized that they have only 20 levels more to climb and decided to stop quarrelling and continue climbing in peace. They silently climbed on and reached their home at long last. Each stood calmly before the door and waited for the other to open the door. And they realized that the key was in their bags which were left on the 20th floor.........

This story is a reflection on our life and times. All of us climb the tall building called career ...........some till all the 80 floors and some less. But do we know that the key to happiness is in the bag which has been left back on the 20th floor only. Know your dreams and follow it so that you will not live with regrets.

Inside each of us are powers so strong, treasures so rich, possibilities so endless, that to command them all to action would change the history of the world. So “Our lives are the reflection of our thoughts”

Aayudha Pooja

2007-10-19T18:40:00.001+05:30

Today is Aayudha Pooja Day(Worship Work and Workplace irrespective of nature of your job)
So Aayudha Pooja in a IT company ... will be like this...

Coffee Bean - a Lesson

2007-10-19T18:37:00.001+05:30

You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again.

A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.

Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl.
Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me what you see."
"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.

Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.

"Which are you?" she asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?

Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?

Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain.. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you.

When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level?
How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?

May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.
When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.

It's easier to build a child than repair an adult. !!!!!!! This is so true.
May we all be COFFEE ......

(This story was taken from a mail fwd to me.I thought everyone must read and understand it.)

The Broken Pot - a lesson

2007-10-19T15:59:00.001+05:30

A water bearer in China had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect and always Delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the House, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water to his house.
Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, Perfect for which it was made. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection. And miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do.

After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream. "I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you. I have been able to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes Water to leak out all the way back to your house. Because of my Flaws, you have to do all of this work, and you don't get full value from your efforts" the pot said.

The bearer said to the pot, "Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side? That's because I have always known about your flaw. So I
Planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you've watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table.
Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house?

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Moral: Each of us has our own unique flaws. We're all cracked pots. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. You've just got to take each person for what they are, and look for the good in them. Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.
Remember to appreciate all the different people in your life.

CrashBarrier

2007-09-26T18:22:00.001+05:30

Look at the first picture above and you can see where this guy broke through the crash barrier (right side where the people are standing on the road).

His truck left the road, travelling from right to left. He flipped end-over-end, across the culvert outlet and landed on the left side of it.

Now look at the 2nd picture;