LifeTrack

Are u tech(knowledge)y enabled??

2011-12-23T02:50:00.000-08:00

Nokia, iPhone, Android, Blackberry... the list goes on with its numerous primary products and its sub categories. The list is endless as there are so many companies emerging out of nowhere to make products compete with the leaders in the market. The economy is slowing down but is indirectly proportional to the number of purchases of gadgets. There is an enormous rise no matter where the economy is leading to. Wonder where from all that money comes. Also surprisingly people like before do not utilize these gadgets till the gadget cries out for freedom from being totally worn out. The purchase decision is made as soon as a new one comes up (which happens not once in blue moon, but every day moon is seen)

It proves otherwise when people buy gadgets without actually understanding the need and purpose of it. Do today's gadget stand only as a status of symbol to be held in hand and people go awww? Or is it truly of the value and amount that it proposes of? The answer lies in the beholder and the possessor of such gadgets. The ranges of products under various categories will keep increasing. It is truly owned only when the person could acquire the knowledge and hands on experience on how to use it and the means by which it could be explored to better usage. Go techie but do not get freaky.

Freelancing Mania

2011-06-27T23:01:00.001-07:00

Time outbound that free times spent watching sitcoms, watching TV, getting bored on how to kill time vanished instantly once I started working as a freelancer. It got me so involved that the very work boredom moved beyond my thoughts. As a freelancer I work on specific subjects which are my expertise.

The main advantage of such work is that you can work right from your home and enhance your knowledge through learning. It provides a platform to engage into modern and traditional learning and applying your thoughts into the subject. As a freelancer I have learnt so much beyond what studies could alone provide us. The time to commute is saved and one can work at their ease.

Sharing this knowledge is the main idea behind writing this blog. In case you feel that you can provide more information on this field or need any help on how you could get into writing, this is the place to put forth them.

Go-Mall Day

2010-12-12T03:38:00.000-08:00

If you are wondering if its a go-mall day or golmaal, then its true to consider both. Think of a situation when you are locked up in a mall for a full day and to freak out within the premises. One should not get nauseated with this very thought because it is actually a time spent wisely if it is done so. Mall-ing around is one of the best way to spend time with your friends when u meet them just once a while.

The mall experience starts with a refreshing drink and a salad sandwich which is definite to energize you with a whole packed booster to carry on for the rest of the day. The next step would take u right to the place where the souls lie, i.e. to the book store, where one would get amused to the various kinds of writings and luxurious to spend on what money is worth for. A ride around the book store would enable you to pick up a large voluminous novel that would take to another world or a short book to get you inspired.

The next destination would be get into a theatre to watch a movie of your choice, which would be an English movie, which I would prefer watching, having a conscious subject and frame of mind to revive your thoughts and actions. A wholesome fun for two hours would make your stomach plead for food. The malls have well placed food counters and restaurants to almost every cuisine your taste buds may ask for. So choosing from a wider range of platters or to have a full packed lunch at a specialty restaurant may be chosen from.

Starting from home towards a mall would surely make everyone think of buying some exclusive piece of clothing that would suit either the upcoming occasion or the need to make yourself feel pampered. Here comes the next spot to get into those palatial stores to get yourself drenched into the fun of attractive new attire. This would take up your time wisely to get involved for another 2 hours.

Once again you would feel the need to have junk to make you feel good to have been interlocked in a mall. Then the next place would be get into a departmental store and get those stuffs that would fill your kitchen and all those places standing vacant to be refilled. The last stop would be to hit at the ice cream parlor and dwell yourself into the exotic flavors to mark the moments of a mall-full day. Enjoy Mall-ing :)

The sitcom series spree

2010-10-12T00:57:00.000-07:00

Sheldon, Barney, Rachel, Howard, Robin, Lily, Ross.... Do these names ring a bell. Well from recent times i have been on a spree in watching the American sitcoms one after the other. They are so similar to each other yet so different. Each sitcom has its own essence and charm to get glued to. It had started off by watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S two years back and from then on its a craze to view more of these sitcoms portraying different culture and lifestyle to ours.

Its a mere connection that friends live in together to make each others lives so meaningful. After having done with the friends series, i started watching How I Met Your Mother(HIMYM). It showcased the relationships between friends, lovers, strangers and still makes me crave to know who is Ted's wife after all, Desperately having waited for the 6th season to begin and watch every episode to know who s the mother of the KIDS having said after each episode begins.

Awaiting for the new season of HIMYM i started watching another scientifically artificial intelligence filled living human robotic specialty filled The Big Bang Theory. The highly subjective physicist role of Sheldon and the patience to bear him by all his other friends is amusing. It displays scientific effect on every other thing in universe and the humor added with this touch. With this on a roll the next awaited series would be Everybody loves Raymond.

From Ross's experiments on dinosaurs to Lily's cute little acts, from Ted's search of his perfect wife to sheldon's theories on every meager happening, from Barney's sense of being a perfect match for every girl to Howard's exuberant clothing style, all of them have a special maniac to make oneself involved with their behavior. I have thoroughly enjoyed and will be enjoying these for a lifetime. All those reading this blog should also have a sneak peek of these sitcoms and watch it at some point of their lives.

Bunking Twist

2010-08-26T00:33:00.000-07:00

Its been so long that I could not come up with a different thought which i could pen down here. An idea just struck when just few words were uttered by mi sister. We had celebrated a great day of Raksha Bandhan and an all cousins meet had a perfect blend of lots of talks, pics and fun. The main plot of this blog focuses on various means of bunking college.

Bunking college or work is a normal phenomenon. Not only do the youngsters do it even quite oldies bunk their work at office. I came across three types of bunking

Quarter Bunking
Half Bunking
Full Bunking

These words did ring a bell because I had no idea on the variations. With a little clue on these i knew more on it.

Quarter Bunking: This type of bunking would mean when u just bunk college etc for a few hours at the end and the places that u visit during this session would just a routine place like a mall or a cafe where u just hang about to wile away the time before its time to get back home. Also such a bunk would take place when u dont have enough money to spend and just 2-3 friends to hang out with.

Half Bunking : This type of bunking would indicate that a little planning has taken place and the hours of bunking is extended for a reasonable time say right after the break in a college. During such a bunk the plan would go little higher on the budget say a movie and a lunch plan. Its a mysterious plan as to not let anyone know about it and just disappear when no one is watching. This bunk may include more than 5 people.

Full Bunking: This type of bunking would refer to a wholesome day of fun and joy and not worrying about anything else going on. One could bunk for a whole day to escape from a presentation or a lull day. Under such a bunk a full day of outing to far off places to the outskirts takes place and it covers the time from when the college starts and may end up extending a little extra hours after college, as to specify that we had to prepare for another presentation tomorrow. The budget is highest among all and many people are included in such a plan.

A little thinking and persuasion on the mind made me realize this theory of bunking which I could never imply in my college life. The new generation rocks with such modern theories

Marri(man)ageable Affair

2010-07-27T01:30:00.000-07:00

Marriages are made in heaven, is what all of us have heard of, but the post effects are that they have to be lived here(however this 'here' is interpreted as). Marriages are merely not an affair committed to the couple, but everyone else who is associated with them. The close ones, far away relatives, friends, each one wants to be seen at their best and make their presence. There has been a timely delay in me writing a blog too in this situation.

I was quite busy shopping for my cousin's marriage and each member of my family had started planning for a couple of months before it. The day we hit on to the markets and shop to check out the latest trends and fashion, it makes all exciting and tiring. Even a non-shopaholic person would turn to one during this time, as it seems most important to look the best. It keeps leading to one another and we end up buying almost half the world out there.

The shoppong experience is not only a tedious task for the buyers but for the sellers too. We Indians have a tendency to make the shopkeeper display dozens of each variety available in the shop and then finally put down saying "Ah, tat does not suit my complexion or that is not what i was looking for", frustrating the shopkeeper and feeling within that i hope this sales person does not stay when i make the next purchase out here. :D

This went on for a couple of months and we finally completed the shopping,, though some stuffs kept carried on till the last minute. After so much of happening when we finally arrive on the day of marriage, it all seems like this evening would wind up in a fe hours and all that we did for is gonna last here. Hence the package of memories we hold within us is what makes the experience complete and fruitful.

As marriages are made in heaven, I wish they dont make a hell out of it.

Right Writing

2010-06-12T22:45:00.000-07:00

We all get inspired when we see read something which goes in its natural style and fluency. As I love writing when i read about what pople write through their heart out, there is an immense happiness which actually makes one feel so good. As I recently read blogs from the posts of a blogger about his school days and in various parts it actually inspired me to instantly write this blog.

To become a writer one does not have to buff words to make them so imperative. The style and mark of the person is highlighted through the flow of his/her writing. One should write in such a way that it seems all true, through an element of fiction is created. The sense of making it natural and humorous with the content available makes one a good writer by itself. No jazzy language is needed. A good writer makes its writing picturesque through the format.

One of the best ways to know that yous writing is recognized is when people comment that they have been inspired to writing themselves too. When one gets deeply involved in your wirting and does not wish to leave before reading it completely, you can assume that you are reaching towrads the pinnacle or writing. Enjoy expressing thoughts beyond words.

Mood Swings

2010-05-10T08:56:00.000-07:00

Feeling low in a moment and joyful in the other , its a feeling which most of us experience sometime or the other. We want to live every second of life as we wish to, but do not get even 50% of it. Life brings in twists and turns at most unexpected timing. Bringing fun in everything we do happens with most rarest species on earth.

Being lonely brings those thoughts to one's mind which flashes like lightning through us. We want to achieve so much in life but even smallest obstacle on our way which we overcome by mere means, make us bring to a full stop. But the solution only is bring in a slow going halt putting a comma and moving on. Our mood changes so frequently more faster than a second could tick on the clock. We get mature but at times stumble even in front of a small stone that our ambition of climbing the high mountain seems to disappear slowly.

This blog is a means to bring in inspiration to control our moods and act according to the needs of the situation and to enable us to conquer that pinnacle which we had slowly built in our minds and heart through sheer toil and patience.

Cheesy Cream(y) Center meet

2010-04-02T07:52:00.000-07:00

A long awaited meet with your dearest friends done with major planning and adjusting schedule and finally gets successful, is what the current situation would appear to all. Once a time when friend promised to meet whenever time would permit and always be available seems like a rare possibility, with each one joining in a new stream and including a hectic lifestyle. Such was a meet I planned up with my friends wherein we could meet each other after a year

Planning for hours and messaging to decide on a place is what was the second step after deciding to meet on a particular date. Finally we zeroed down on a restaurant named Cream Center in Chennai. Its located on a busy road at College road. With refreshing interiors and bright feel, it includes cuisines ranging from Mexican to Italian and North Indian. It was a meet that marked lots of fun, food and chatting. To make it more special was the sizzling hot brownie which we all had thought to have instantly we settled on the table.

Having arrived half an hour late with my friend, the other friends kept waiting at the table for us to arrive. The waiters and manager gave out a suspicious look, as to whether these people would actually order food or just keep gazing around. They actually took a liberty to come up to the table and giving them a warning call to order faster and vacate the table for the unexpected customers they expected to come in large numbers (Well though that did not happen that day)

This meet marked a surprise for my b'day, as my friends got in a cake for me and click click went on the camera to capture these moments forever. We ordered various dishes and varieties that we enjoyed till our platter and stomach gave a signal to stop it for the day. This meet made us all remember our old college days, the present and future living. Just one thing that we all missed on this meet was our dear friend, who is married now and is in Mumbai.

A Superlicious B'day

2010-03-27T09:00:00.000-07:00

A day every year which we wait for though we dont actually do so. Yes its our b'day. Some people wait for it all throughout the year and party hard, some just wait for that day to arrive as it would and make the best out of it with near and dear ones. I fall in the second category, who wait for the day to come as it would and enjoy it and make it most memorable. This b'day which falls today(27/3) was no less than before. It was a day very fulfilling and ecstatic.

The day started off by thanking God for making me see this yet another beautiful day in my life. As it had to start off calls kept coming in every now and then. With the expectations of whose call would come up next it seemed more of guessing and winning game. Next came in pulling legs of friends for all sane and insane reasons and taking a liberty to do so as it was my b'day and no one would mind what i do today. Plans were set up with my siblings and two of my cousins who readily joined the league of celebration.

The outing went on at Citi Centre, with crowd pouring in maximum being a weekend. First place to head towards was the food court and make an attack on the dishes to satisfy the taste buds and not worrying on the calories that it would end in adding up. An order for pizza, followed by a small surprise by my sisters of the world's smallest cake was given. The enjoyment of sharing such a small cake seemed more than sharing huge kgs of cake. A chocolate cake with choco chips really tempted each one of us. After that we went to shop for a few stuffs and headed back towards home.

The evening followed by spending time at home and relishing the day's activities and a small surprise gift and a light dinner of sandwich. The could not have ended better than finishing it up by writing this blog. I really thank all who made this day astounding and relishing.

A Bang-Lore edition

2010-03-22T00:30:00.000-07:00

Times passed by, the journey through the city of gardens has come to a halt and I am back where i was. Unlimited fun, outing, good food, best feel of nature and achieving lot of moments that are captured for a lifetime. A stay for six months brought in so many changes in day-to -day life that things seem so different being the way I used to.

The fast paced life along with the feeling of being calm, surrounded the mind being at such a place. The college life, new experience of exploring new places to hang out n unending eateries. It seemed like a package for fun and frolic. The changing weathers and swinging moods, led to reaching to places that did not even turn up on planning. From small road side eateries to some of the posh restaurants, all seemed to have been added to the list of visiting week after week.

A challenge to complete the studies successfully and adding a degree behind a degree was the priority. But along with this came so many other things that made life more exciting and elucidating. A journey that would be cherished for a lifetime and wish to be there back soon.

Happiness at its core, its a place where one craves for more.

Save our nation's pride

2010-02-10T02:53:00.000-08:00

India proudly presents its national culture, integrity, bird, flower and animal. But it seems like in the near future the latter will fail to appear in the nation's pride list. Yes its the national animal of India- Tiger. With an initiative taken up by a leading company in creating an awareness on the number of tigers that are left in our country, it comes as a shock to most of us. There are only 1411 tigers left or may be lesser now. From the thousands of them having been counted upon year on year it now seems reducing rapidly. Some people just argue on the fact that such awareness is created to gain publicity, but let us focus on the key issue than blaming each other

The reason for such an happening is not due to the natural causes but due to their dying before the age by unscrupulous means and with an aim of fun and enjoyment. Hunting and killing of animals was once considered a necessity in the early ages of man, when he had nothing to eat. But now it has come out as a passion and to flaunt for the bravery and courage a person may possess by killing animals. This passion would soon be a sign of danger by the total extinction of tigers like dinosaurs.

This blog is written to serve to add a touch to the awareness created and spreading of this message to those who do not realize what harm they are causing to the country and what treasure it may lose in the future.

Save nature, save the country.

C-B-A of Driving a car

2010-02-08T00:45:00.000-08:00

Wondering why the title seems abstract and not mentioned as A-B-C, well that is how the main mechanisms in the car are placed( Clutch-Brake-Accelerator). I took the wheels on the road to a day perfectly started in this new year on 1st January. Learning to drive independently for the first time took a lot of time initially, but once decided now had get into action

Started off with a bang loaded with lots of enthusiasm to learn driving a car so that I may join the crowd of youth(largely) and people of all ages leading the race on road to reach to their destinations in the fastest time possible. With such excitement I got myself enrolled at the driving school, went on for a class on learning the various signs on the road and safety measures to be undertaken while driving.

The first started off with a small duration of half an hour to get a grip on the actual working of the various parts in the car and to be able to manage to drive for more than 4 Kms ( obviously with the trainer on the other side, to make all obstacles disappear for me ;). The only grudge was to get up early and start up at 7 itself. As time went on ten days of training went on by learning it properly and to get the confidence to drive independently.

Almost after a month got to give the test drive today and getting a confirmation on receiving the Driving license after two weeks brought in a feel of another achievement after successfully completing my M.B.A- http://anjubafna.blogspot.com/2010/02/move-beyond-adequacy-mba.html . Now time to move ahead and practice driving with efficiency and to enjoy the freedom of using this opportunity in the most happening and useful manner.

A Move Beyond Adequacy (M.B.A)

2010-02-01T20:30:00.000-08:00

A day in one's life starting from the thoughts of being at college, friends, the endless assignments, cribbing for any acts done by the teachers' which aims at taking away the leisure to unending talks, laughing aloud for no reason at all have here come to an end to begin a new phase of for 'practical' application of all that we have learnt through out our educational journey

Having completed my post graduation I call M.B.A not in its original abbreviated form, but one which is beyond the adequate requirement of a degree. The feel of having acquired more enhanced knowledge which could be applied to building the strategy of one's own development in life seems to require an applause. The way we manage to complete the most difficult assignments in the shortest duration possible to studying huge piles in just a matter of one night could happen only with the students who have been trained to handle all pressures in a strategic manner ;)

Having made a bunch of new friends for the 4th time it rather seemed that the bonding would not be as great as the previous ones. It proved to be wrong as I had new friends, t was same with others. We got to each other all well and in a period of certain time, college seemed more fun due to friends than studies. Wish all the friends do keep in touch as oaths taken when we leave the college. The journey through this study has thought how to adapt to various situations, how to handle stress and also how to smile in the most difficult times with the support of friends. In a nutshell it has given us the motive to change the dynamics within us to turn around the problems to solutions which are just more than adequate.

A Fantabulous New Year Beginning..

2010-01-04T22:00:00.000-08:00

The long awaited 20-10(as ppl call it) has arrived and brought in a lot of new stuffs that i experienced for the very first time in my life. I know its a little late to write but the new year bash was celebrated and carried over to the whole of the weekend. The first feeling of excitement and happiness came in when the new year brought in a continuous stretch of holidays for three days. On 31st night the pre new year welcome was started by setting fire on the dance floor by people of all ages at the Karnataka State Cricket Association Club. Dancing for 3 hours nonstop was a hell lot of experience to actually be lost into the celebrations. There was like no stopping to the fun and frolic.

The New year began with happiness of being satisfied to achieve and enjoy lot of new stuffs. With the exploration of new restaurants came in tatsing the flavors at Chowka in Indiranagar. A restaurant which serves Rajasthani meal with the real feel as the ambience and the clothes of the waiters are similar to ones wore in Rajasthan. A sumptous meal and taste that fills one to their hearts content. The thali contains dal baati, roti, sabzi, dahi chaat etc. All spices and flavors come authentically as per Rajasthani taste.

Saturday brought in more element of surprise to the place visited. Barbeque Nation in Indiranagar. Its an exquisite and exotic place for a variety of starters that are grilled on the table and one can enjoy them served hot. The restaurant is in-house and also rooftop. Sitting on the rooftop added to the excitement. The starters keep getting served unless the flag beside on the table is put down. The starters are followed by an unlimited buffet. With great starters to healthy starters, north indian main course and side dishes to tempting and delicious desserts including fruits, ice cream, sweet, pastry and mousse, its a complete enriching experience and worth every penny you spend to enjoy the food with the service and ambience matching the high standards.

Sunday came closer with shopping around at Oasis Mall in Koramangala followed by lunch at Mast Kalandar( about which I had written earlier- http://anjubafna.blogspot.com/2009/11/foodie-weekend.html) A long wait and serching around made us land at this restaurant as places where buzzing with people at all places. A Halka phulka meal as a perfect north indian really would crave one to visit this place again. The weekend ended on a perfect note by watching '3 Idiots'. Its a movie which would entertain nonstop with every scene coming in with a thought to ponder over and inspiring to change the way the education system operates and to encourage one to study and become what he/she aspires.

The great new year celebration with the never-done-before activities really makes it most memorable and a cherishing one. Wishing for such a happening life all throughout the year.

New year wishes with a twist

2010-01-03T21:44:00.000-08:00

This is one of the e-mail I received as part of the new year wishes. An interesting one with a REAL twist. Hope u enjoy reading it too.

For all those I've made promises to and never kept - it was not deliberate but I will "improve" in 2010.

• For those that have supported me and made me smile through all my hardships...I salute you! halaala.

• For those I've disagreed with, argued with and just never got along with......well, I'm Sorry!!!!!!! Let's try again next year.

• Those that I've hurt.....unintentionally/intentionally....I've already apologized "I'm Sorry" again...

• For those that stuck a knife in my back the past is all forgotten.... forgiveness is the best revenge Maybe!!!

• For those that have let me down.....oh well.... I should have known better

• All the true friends that I have: you Rock!!..Awesome!

• Congratulations to all the new mommies & fathers, newly weds etc..., no funerals please guys

But all in all, you guys have made 2009 a great year; I wish you and your loved ones prosperity, good health, wealth, happiness, greener pastures, abundant blessings,

• And Oh!! a wonderful festive season.

May 2010 be the year you achieve wonderful things in God's guidance and strength.

May God Be With You.........Be Blessed!!!!!!!

Southern Taste Bud(die)s

2009-12-30T06:15:00.000-08:00

The time is moving on with exploration of various flavors across the food points in Bangalore. The new venture this time was to taste the traditional southern flavors at the most reputed and visited place for the meals. MTR(Mavalli Tiffin Rooms) is a must visit to enjoy the various southern spices within a meal. Starting with few starters to the main course everything comes unlimited with the price paid. Though on a little expensive side its really worth the pay for the various dishes served on the platter(on the banana leaf of course!!). A walk to remember took place at the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens before we could enjoy the meal, as being really excited that we reached an hour earlier before they could open up. A heavy meal that lingers all your taste buds is the true experience gained from here.

Another rich experience of the same flavor came in the same week at MTR Maiya's which is a more sophisticated place for a meal. A long wait for around an hour was even agreed to eat at that place looking at the crowd even on a weekday as holidays had approached and nevertheless people are big foodie out here. A clean hygienic place with ordinary and special meals both serving unlimited dishes, just that the latter added a few more dishes. A meal could keep one filled for whole day and feel contended to eat at a great place.

Initially having thought as MTR Vs Maiya's but finally I realize that both places are exquisite in their own ways. Visiting these places really makes one crave for the real southern taste buds.

When things just dont go our way!!

2009-12-13T21:59:00.000-08:00

Every new day in our lives bring in a new challenge to face up n live to the best of it. How diffcult it is to be calm ansd normal at these times. Most of the times we lose out our temper and feel being at the end of reaching what we aspire for. Its a natural human tendency to lose out hope at times when we are stressed out giving numerous try and not being able to achieve it within the prescribed time limit.

One such experience happened for getting a L.L.R for driving a four wheeler. With great efforts one reaches out to the driving school, submits required documents, thinking all done, and there emerges one hitch after the other, specifying this is not available etc. Rushing through for arranging one more document to running to the R.T.O to get it duly registered and taking up the test (keeping in mind that the R.T.O is open for such only for two hours). Here is when a gap is created between in what we percieve and what we expect.

At the end of it, when things finally fall in place we realize the various hardships that we face. But in the due course we forget to realize that their were lots of other minds and hands that played a signifiacnat role in helping us get what we wanted. Hence its essential that we control our temper and analyse how the process goes on, and if there are deviations that occur and not going as per our way, we should try to foresee those aspects ahead of steeping into it. Having control on one's self will help us determine our aspirations in a more significant manner.

Foodie Weekend

2009-11-29T20:29:00.000-08:00

Exams taking a toll the last week and long unending hours of study and less sleep, called for a great celebration this weekend to mark the end of it and getting back in to the exploration of Bangalore.
With the exams ending on saturday, it really meant that a great lunch would indeed make it special to start off. For this special lunch i landed up in a great northern cuisine style place called Mast Kalandar at Brigade Road.

Mast kalandar is set up on the roof top with cool breeze making u still temptingly wait for the hot and delicious flavor of the northern spices added to the food. It has limited set of items, but such that fulfills everyone's desire and the taste. With a range of combos consisting of Rajasthani rotis and sabzi, to pure north indian food to the biriyani platter, it makes the meal not only enjoying but also colorful. With a starter such a dahi puri and a welcome drink of Shikanji (Lime juice), which is the basic drink that one could ask for, still makes it the best. A full meal with essential requirements well made, hygienic conditions and great ambience is a definite place to visit with friends and family. For details visit http://bangalore.hungryzone.com/index.php/restaurant/Mast-Kalandar-Church-Street/5139/North-Indian-Food-in-Combos/church-street

Sunday marked the start from the movie Kurbaan and then the flavor of South Indian meal for lunch to linger on the tongue. With a desperate wish to eat the south indian meals, a place called Krishna Cafe attracted us. Its placed in Koramangala, a place with buzz and usual humming around. Its a very usual set up of a restaurant, served rice and other varients like poriyal, sambar, vada, applam, payasam, curd, buttermilk etc. on the banana leaf and u can keep asking for more and more to satisfy your hunger till u end up finging no place to put in another bite at very reasonable price. good quality food and efficient service from the staff states its uniqueness.

Evening was more delighting with dinner at an exquisite restaurant 'Jalpaan'. Situated opposite to Nethradhama, kanakpura road, it establishes itself on the higher end. Expensive on the whole it serves a range of north indian dishes which makes us think as to how to go on with ordering the food, but ends up in a great taste. Being Sunday and huge crowds at the hotel makes people wait for atleast an hour, which really makes lose patience if accompanied with children and huge storm of hunger in each one's stomach knocking for food. The service was slow, but the feel good factor was added by the receptionist who kept smiling though people kept raging their fire on her. Well thats what they claim to stand for- Service with a smile. With a little more improvement in the efficiency of the staff, it would make it more of happy experience than just a ere visit.

Firangi Paani/ Sahib Sindh Sultan

2009-11-22T23:53:00.000-08:00

With an ongoing journey to explore all places in and around Bangalore, I landed up at a finest restaurant named Sahib Sindh Sultan at the Forum Mall in Bangalore. With its exceptional and mind dangling ambience and the great artistic touch given to the shades of the place, it really soothes each one's soul. It gives the feel of the perfect romantic atmosphere to spend best time with your loved ones.

Set up with the look and remembrance around the time when the sultans ruled over India, the restaurant by the BJN group, is designed in such a way that one would feel having reached to those times. Each customer is treated being like a sultan with the grace and pleasant meal served on. From the clothes designed for the waiters and manager, who actually has worn a uniform of a security personnel, the music of olden times, the tone of engines heard every now and then, to the specially designed coach. It would really amaze one as to how much of artistic work has gone into designing such a restaurant.

The food served is another unique feature or one can call it their USP. With a complimentary stater in the form of soup sticks and tempting side dishes would make one take a guess instantly as to how the entire course of meal would be. The names of the dishes themselves portray how royal and rich them seem to be. Their welcome drinks include rich flavors of saffron and sandalwood. Th quantity served is proportionate to the huge hunger one would carry to this place. Each bite would make one feel the real taste of the spices and varieties that the Sultans enjoyed as a part of their everyday meal. With such a good ambience around, one would feel like asking for a minute more, any number of times before leaving this place.

A very special moment celebrated here would add more happiness and memories is definitely certified. The smiles carried on by each of the staff member makes it still more pleasant and alluring. A little on the expensive side, but a place that offers one so many things under one roof is definitely worth the pay. A place must to visit when in Bangalore.
For more details you can visit http://bangalore.hungryzone.com/index.php/restaurant/Sahib-Sindh-Sultan/16/North-Indian/koramangala

Shopaholics

2009-11-18T05:45:00.000-08:00

A mystery lingers around my mind when the very nature of shopaholics surrounds my thoughts. Shopaholics in general are considered people who have enormous time and hard currency(both notes and plastic card considered) to spend around satisfying all their needs, actually above their needs at any particular time. When such people do not mind spending money for all the essential( which only they consider to be), why dont they spend on things which are truly essential considered by the total mass.

Here are a few facts which lead me to think about this:

Shopaholics spent huge amounts on clothes, accessories( for their mobiles too) but they always have only single digit balance in their mobile phones.
These people roam around to various places in bus, not willing to spend for the auto fare.
These people spend thousands of rupees for a branded stuff, but bargain for every rupee at a local store.

These are just few of the instances noted by me. I wonder how people cannot afford to recharge their mobiles which costs way less than their single showroom purchase bills. All of u reading this blog could definitely help in resolving this mystery.

Melting Moments..

2009-11-14T06:28:00.000-08:00

Memories are best friends is a belief which is truly being experienced. As each day passes on every little thought becomes a memory, whether good or bad, they do have a hidden meaning in each of them. With the two phases of fun already portrayed in the previous blogs, the next set came in as meeting friends who were long known but could not get a opportunity to meet them. Finally it came on a Sunday, and the very own Forum mall set the perfect platform to roam around.

This meet made me know my friends better and also to get to know what they essentially thought of me. It all came in a positive note and healthily( as i had two glasses of juice, really needed!!!) Time moved on to bring in more surprises in the future week. Staying back with the cousins as we used to in our childhood days.

The times of being children are most remembered thinking of the numerous mischievous acts done and also having lotttttt of time available to spend with each other. Four classes played Uno for whole noon, late night outing for an ice cream, driving through faster to reach home before it starts raining heavily and a sigh of relief noting we were not that late.

This part of fun extended to another day of shopping on the most poplulous areas in Bangalore- The Commercial Street and Brigade Road, with not so much hopping as such, but happiness of having spent time with each other. Back home in the evening with another round of we cousins outing to have special 'Akki Roti'. Heavy dinner followed by Ice cream, a walk for 2 kms, on the way a bite of pani puri, n having fun seeing one of my cousin dying hard to fight with the spicy chilli she chewed thinking it to be potato. Ah.. It was like one of the most beautiful evening spent after years with cousins like this.

These moments do not occur so usually now, as each one of us are equally busy in our own fields of study. Hence these memories melt into each one of our hearts to be cherished forever.

An Undestined Paradise- Phase II

2009-10-27T08:49:00.000-07:00

In a move to explore new places having arrived to the Garden City, the lush green gardens created by nature, catching ones eye moves one to other big malls created by human hands. Having recently visited the Forum Mall here its a huge one as normally other malls are and a keen observation would make one realize its a place for roaming around like in gardens rather than a serious shopping option.

A huge crowd draws in everyday, maximizing the most during weekends. Hand in hand people move around seeing those extravagant shopping stores, delighting ones wishes but restricting on the wallet terms. The crowd here enjoys the most at the food court (which charge no less in comparison) but provides a great seating place and hygienic surrounding to enjoy the eating moments.

Apart from this they also hold in special events wherein they call in people for performance, like i saw a team from Karnataka forming a dance attracting larger crowds to stay tuned to their performance and beats. Then a whole round of quizzes and other form of shows to make people stay there beyond the time they wanted to be there.

Nevertheless its the best way to spend your day with family and friends, for shopping movie or just freaking out.

An Undestined Paradise

2009-10-14T23:12:00.000-07:00

Its been like a journey with the winds and waves to move across from one place to the other. Never to have thought to shift to another place for a living for quite a long time, i landed up in Bangalore. Its indeed a paradise when u start finding out there is much more beyond what one explores. From official buildings to parks to numerous places to hang out, the list seems endless.

Within a short duration one would get to know so much about this place, that one would say ' I need more'. A small journey throgh the city and i found mind filling aroma from the fresh breeze at the parks, to ups and downs n the roads due to metro being constructed, the huge and small shopping centers ( definitely the more u take from them its less ;) ), the parliament( Vidhan Saudha) to having had the first time experience at the McDonalds, loved it.

The fresh climate and the rains ; the feeling of being lazy around with it, is the best feeling one would get out of here. Still its buzzing with lot of professionals and business people, the vendors and lots of small eateries existing. The varieties would range from a small outlet to huge ones. All in all its a place for all ranges. One thing of course that would not soothe the mind and body would be the traffic. It really takes most of the time, usually more than the work that u were out for. It all calls for patience. I m having a gr8 time out here.
A sip in life with the journey beyond home.

A transitional celebration

2009-09-27T09:48:00.000-07:00

A year has gone by through various thoughts and feelings passing as wind, skipped through many a heartbeats in excitement and pain, to realize that its a year completed on my blogging, on this very "World's Heart Day".

With purity in heart and determination in mind, lot of learning has taken place. From being a simple and not a very outspoken person, today a change lies in portraying thoughts through meaningful and interesting flow of words. A sense of freedom with responsibility and enjoying the independence is what I see awaiting at my doorstep in the near future.

With new hopes and passion in every heartbeat I welcome this new transition in my life. With happiness and memories to form a part of the most journey of life. Its time to refresh the old uncertainties with new challenges and aspirations.

Alcohol Wisdom

2009-09-04T02:34:00.000-07:00

This is one of a very funny mails i received. Read through to have the alcoholic feel ;)

1. Symptom: Cold and humid feet.
Cause: Glass is being held at incorrect angle (You are pouring the drink on your feet).
Cure: Maneuver glass until open end is facing upward

2. Symptom: The wall facing you is full of lights.
Cause: You're lying on the floor.
Cure: Position your body at a 90-degree angle to the floor.

3. Symptom : The floor looks blurry.
Cause: You're looking through an empty glass.
Cure: Quickly refill with your favorite beverage.

4. Symptom: The floor is moving.
Cause: You're being dragged away.
Cure: At least ask where they're taking you.

5. Symptom: You hear echoes every time someone speaks.
Cause : You have your glass on your ear.
Cure: Stop making a fool of yourself!

6. Symptom: The room is shaking a lot, everyone is dressed in white and the music is very repetitive.
Cause: You're in an ambulance.
Cure: Don't move. Let the professionals do their job.

7. Symptom : Your dad and all your brothers are looking funny.
Cause : You're in the wrong house.
Cure: Ask if they can point you to your house.

Procession @ 2.30 am

2009-08-27T06:15:00.000-07:00

This is a blog written on par with a blog already written by "Yet another blogger". Dreaming of achieving those things that we could actually get only in dreams, and all of a sudden a whole lot of drums and other instruments reach into your ears, to realize its time to celebrate a holy procession at 2.30 am. Well that was an experience i had last night. It came a shock more than as a surprise.

Flashing lights, crowd of people, security forces, music to the highest extent. Though its said that loud music is not to be played after 10pm, here it exceeded the limit excessively. Prayers and divine rituals come from the bottom of the heart of every individual and i am not sure whether this should go on. Having a great belief in God myself, I did not know how well to react towards it.

Wish that these things do not disrupt the flow of things the way naturally it is.

Retaining time?

2009-08-09T06:17:00.000-07:00

Words always don't rhyme, but systematically get fine with time

I was busy hence could not call u back; oops i forgot ur b'day, do these things happen to most of us. Well this may due to the fact, that we keep ourselves so busy, no realizing what we are missing in the due course. The happy moments spent with our family, freaking out with friends to any known or unknown place, being with our loved ones when all they needed us and lot more to go. This is the scenario with the development of life and through our career.

In today's world we talk about retaining the key people in our organization so that wee the maximum growth and make huge profits, talent management is the name. Similarly do we ever try to retain the most essential resource of all "time" for all who are around us? Life has to be equally balanced between the professional and personal life, if one takes over the other, it would truly lead to a consequence most unexpected.

We have to take up this thought before we land in the situation where we think IF i could have taken some time for it. Lets become more practical in life and judge on our priorities. These should not only be focused for short-term, but which would help us throughout our life. Let us look at things more keenly and observe the essential facts. It wouls eventually make us say All's well that ends well. That end should truly come in a happier way without regretting for not haven taken time.

A journey called life....

2009-07-22T02:00:00.000-07:00

The small steps with long tears flowing, this is the way that made most of us enter into school on the first day. The moment when our parents had thought, my kid would be a doctor, engineer etc etc. Dreams started building in their minds from our first step itself. Day then onwards more aspirations and inspirations drive us towards achieving them. Life gets it shape and meaning with the most important role played by 'education'

Doing my MBA today and almost close to acquiring that degree too, i traced my life in this journey of moving from high school, to getting graduate and doing my PG today. This thought came up while passing through my school building after a long time. Life has shown all its colours with numerous real and virtual experiences faced during this phase of learning. This education decides on our present and where it would take us in the future.

Education in itself does not mean only what we learn from our teachers, but also from our friends and by others whom we are surrounded by during the whole course of it. A lot of meaning seems hidden in every moment of time that we spend with all. From an immature thinking, on believing all that is told to us, to the flow of logical thinking that builds in us is the real proof of this studying. It holds a lot of importance for me, as it helped my become a more confident and outspoken rather than being an introvert.

This blog can be taken as a dedication to all those who lent their support and guidance to help me reach where i am today. As said the life that is spent while stdying can never come back, I would like to tell all that its been so true of this experience that I wuld never wish that to end. Nevertheless, Enjoy each moment of it whole heartedly. Cheers!!

A dream NOT to come true

2009-07-11T03:48:00.000-07:00

It is often believed that what we dream is a part of what we imagine. There may be scenes of action, drama, tragedy, horror and all that u could never figure out u could be. The courage comes in from nowhere to make even a fragile person be as strong as iron.

A dream that i saw last night had a mix of all these. I could play three roles together( I should say it was a movie been seen or acted in), as it always happens in 'reel' life. We were 6 people on a cruise and during the course of it, when things were all going on smoothly, more than a pinch of horror struck upon. As i was about to click a photo, i could see that though there were six people in front of me, through the camera i can only see three of them. This is the point wherein i realized that the other three had already been dead, n they were ghosts.

Things just began to heat up with fear, when the strong waves within the sea began to take its course towards the ship. It could only happen in a dream, where a ship sailed as fast as a speed boat and there is hardly a moment one could think of breathing too. One of the person on board wanted to get a plastic surgery done, and the doctor approached was all friendly. On the rough side, it turned out to be that the doctor murdered the person and threw her in the sea.

These things were being experienced and also as some person telling me about. Characters seemed to be switching over and over again. At the final stage could see the rough waves all coming towards us to wrap us within it. It nearly skipped a few beats in reality too.

To end it with a little humor, it came as " STAR WARS- The End". Out of all things i wondered, why the name was star wars and not "SEA WARS". Another interesting fact was all the people in this were from Hollywood except me being an Indian. The effect was so much that even after getting up, could only think of those faces and waves.

All I could say to conclude it is that "the dream did not end with a scream"

Transforming lives

2009-07-08T03:36:00.000-07:00

"Learning has taken over a lifetime, but tried to inculcate it within it".

We are all addicted to something or the other in our lives. It may either be involved in their daily chores, music or adventurous sports etc. One thing that forms a major part in all our lives is the role of media. Media in all forms bring in various dimensions of world's happening at our doorstep.

In the past few days, I have made it a major part in my life and learning too. Though I have always involved it in my day-to-day life. The impact of reading would definitely provide us with information on all aspects and also make us get involved into it. One of the highest prioritized media would be the newspaper. It can never be replaced by any other channel.

The mode of reading will provide us lot of facts and new terminologies to learn from. I have started using my time, which has become a limited resource in our lives, wisely by reading the newspaper. Say from understanding the budget currently, to reading articles on general interest to noting some interesting recipes.

Take your time to definitely enjoy the news from this means, which is more useful and beneficial, outweighing every other channel of communication.

Positive Vs Negative

2009-06-30T08:33:00.001-07:00

This blogs comes from a natural experience that most of us go through during our life. All of us wish that our life goes ahead the way we expect it to be, but due to other factors which is beyond our control makes things go the other way round. The positive and negative in this context come into existence with the past experiences in our life.

Its a general feeling that we tend to remember the negative or bad situations that happen to us than the good things. In my terms i would say 1 bad moment could outweigh 100 good things. This feeling comes in because of expectations, not only from life but also with the people whom we associated with. If things do not go as we had wished for, then it may seem the worst nightmare happening.

With such thoughts a probing in and out of us, a solution that we could follow up would be that we don't react to such situations, as if we never had a back up. A person has to always be ready for contingencies, same way one should also be ready to take up what was not expected at a point of time.

Its not very easy as said, because i experienced such things too, but working towards with a positive mind frame, would definitely help us achieve it with ease.

L.I.F.E

2009-06-10T09:44:00.000-07:00

The mystery and truth of living is experienced by each person, who closes his/her eyes to have a peaceful sleep at night, wishing the happiness to always be surrounded, and wake up in the morning to open eyes to the most awaited glory of living.

Each one of us wonder whether we'll ever be able to live life exactly the way we ever wished to. No person may always be happy with the way life treats him/her. The instances of living showcase the brighter and darker shades of the life bestowed upon us. The point lies on the fact as to how much are we able to turn the darker side to the happier moments we want to live in.

The way i describe life is- Live It Fearlessly and Enthusiastically. Life can never be easy sailing all the times, but if we are able to make it so, for the major part of it, then we have truly lived our life in that sense. Its true that we are not always happy with what we get, but we always accept things that come to us. The way we approach in accepting them without encountering fear, actually makes stress stay away.

The easy methods would be to spend time with your loved ones, wishing any ups and downs occurring to be held up no longer to create misunderstandings. Viewing life in terms of celebrating each achievement with a souvenir of cherishing moments is what makes enthusiasm and cheerfulness to settle within oneself.

I wish all of u enjoy life the way it was destined in your thoughts, so that a day comes when u really feel the momentum of having lived it the way no one could have ever had.

A different experience

2009-05-27T05:47:00.000-07:00

Sitting in the classroom, listening to the long unending lectures, which made all of us sleep most of the times, chatting around, having fun, projects , assignments, presentations etc etc, these have been a part of one year now, having joined in for the MBA. But the difference came in with the opportunity to work in an organization as an internship program through our college for three months.

The initial start itself started up creating lot of stressful moments, as the project work could not start on time. After a delay of 15 days, it finally did. The ambience of the the organization was really liked, because it could be the coolest place to be within, than the outside burning hot climate. The people around and their work made me realize the life of the corporate world. The Culture got settled into me, within the smallest duration.

Though the project work started at a snail pace, it taught me various other things like how to interact with people, the mode of extracting information from learned and experienced members. The mantra that follows is, its not only the world place of hard work, but more of smart work. Innovative ideas are most welcome.

With the movement of time the project took its shape, facing many hurdles like meeting up the deadline and presentation of the work to setting up things as per the right format, it was'nt an easy task, but made it all possible with the help of a friend, who helped me at each stage.

This experience helped in giving an exposure to understand how the real work is actually done, meeting the required standards and the time. Now with the internship getting over, its time back to attend the final year of the college, with more learning sense and confidence.

Right to vote?

2009-05-18T02:51:00.000-07:00

The excitement of voting in me ran double the speed of blood in my veins. The day was awaited much because i was to vote for the first time. The feel of being major was realised with this right enabled. To see the ink on my finger after voting was the best part. Finally the day arrived to vote and i was all looking forward to go and vote the polling centre.

The voters id was received just the previous evening and that made a definite decision to vote. Having arrived at the centre, i was waiting for my chance to check out my name on the list and vote. Whether a shock or surprise, numerous people checked out the lists handed to them and found there was no mention of my name at all. It was truly a bad situation, after such excitement.

I just want to know, whether holding the voter's id also restricts a person from voting? The law defines all the rights, but people sadly follow it. The frustration in me settled, when i heard there were many people who kept voting for so many years, and suddenly their name disappearing from the list. Now that seemed being denied of yuor right which you legally hold.

As the elections have taken place and also the results being out, the expectation comes out to see that it does not happen in the future and the list is reviewed to include names of all who are legally bound within.
Wish i do hope the next time when state elections come up.

Track your life

2009-05-07T23:27:00.000-07:00

Words that are spoken reflects are thoughts and thinking. It displays our beliefs. Here are a few thoughts which originate from my thinking and being shared with all.

People showcase sugar coated words with a bitter taste behind it.
The beauty of life is not enjoyed by peeping into others' lives, but within yourself. It is in here that you'll find the realhappiness.
You narrow the road to progress by narrowing your thoughts. The key to success lies in wider vision.
Hopes are like beautiful petals, which need to be fulfilled sooner, else get withered by the hands of destiny.
Surprise your dear ones with the gift of love as deep as a valley and see them cheer the goodness of life happily.
Purity of the heart is an developed an an art but the beauty of seeing it through your good deeds is indeed a craft.
Track your life with such a direction, so that you never have to take a diversion.

Sight the initiative

2009-04-25T02:43:00.000-07:00

Ever felt living in a world filled with imposed threats, breathless life and losing the freedom to live the way u wanted? Well the answer to this is the situation created by our very own hands. There are opportunities knocking at our door, but we refuse to open up, either fearing or being uninterested.

The very reason to write up this blog, is to create an awareness towards the act of choosing leaders for our country, who may work up at least to an extent to fulfill the promises made up by them, during the pre-election period. Join in hands together, to see to it, that we take this initiative to vote(being a major). This way there would be a satisfaction that we actually live under those people whom we chose to rule.

Also sight the needs of those millions of people, who may not ask your help, by themselves, but always need us, to make their future bright. Always take a chance to make donations to the needy in any possible way. Though a "Small help" but a "great help"

Let us make this world such a way, that a person who does not have the power to vision, ever feel its better not to see such a world, which though filled wit brightness is much darker within, than what they see. Instead let us ' sight this inititative' to show them this world, being a happier place through our vision.

Forgetfulness- An art or craft ;)

2009-04-15T01:30:00.000-07:00

Forgetting, is it really an art that is built in people right from birth, or is it crafted according to the priorities of living. Some things are genuinely forgotten and some are made to be with the unending list of other work. Here are few of real life examples of it happening.

The eyes open up to see this beautiful world, and being thankful to God is forgotten, right at the start of the day. Also when the day ends with you feeling great about your achievements or lonely due to a mishap, always remember to PRAY.
The initial meal of the day being Breakfast, should neither be skipped nor forgotten. there may be many reasons for it, like being angry on someone or not feeling like etc.
Never forget to express what you feel to any person concerned with. Express your love in the true form for all beloved ones, just few words(say 3) may add more happiness and relieve from every tension or sadness, more than wat you could expect.
Let your priorities stand where they are, but never forget to wish friends, relatives etc on their b'day, anniversaries or on any important ocassions.
Last but not the least, 'Always remember to forget your enemies, but never remember to forget your friends.

Now before i forget, let me specify, that this is a real dedication to someone.

A Real RECESSion

2009-03-30T02:18:00.000-07:00

The setting up of the recessionaryperiod has been felt by one and all, in all dimensions. Though having felt it, it suddenly struck, that it held its impact on the wishes on my b'day. Having celebrated me b'day on 27th march, i realized it happening slowly, as the day went on. The reason of my saying such, is based on tthe number of calls i received.

Last year, having received calls from not only the near and dear ones, but also unexpectedly from many others. With this year, though did get calls, but many missed on it too. It truly shows that people are indeed taking a recess in this period.

With this happening, a blog needed to be posted, reminding people that a recession period does make your expenses and cost of living to rise up, but the one who 'll stay forever are your loved ones. Always make the most of these moments, to fill happiness and joy, by making these special days most special for all.

All in all, it had been the best b'day celebrated as a gr8 DAY, and wonderful evening celebrations at home with the family.

A bound inclination

2009-03-22T02:02:00.000-07:00

A path taking a leap towards the corporate world, is seen hence forth. Having completed two semesters of my MBA course, n started with internship, aiming to specialize in HR n Marketing, this big leap, brought in new thought process.

The two semesters were filled with lighter n stressful moments. With unending line of presentations, tests, evaluation, projects the whole year flew with ups and downs in expectations. At times got highly acclaimed, while at times there were rough ones too. All in all, it is an experience to know the world within and outside.

MBA being a buzzword everywhere, make many people feel its a key to instant success. Just a word of thought, that it takes a lot of time, money, patience, knowledge and hard work, to climb the steps of success with this degree. As having read in a article, in today's world, giving 100 percent is not enough. Only when more is given through the performance, that a person can sustain and grow in the corporate world.

Having started learning and experiencing this way of life, it teaches and proves that MBA is truly wat i call as a Mental Balancing Act. Wish all you people out there, planning to take hold of this degree, a great level of commitment and success!!

N the winner is...............................

2009-03-07T01:12:00.000-08:00

With a raving headlines, of winners at the recent Oscars, stars and celebrities shone like never before. With high expectations, hopes and enthusiasm, everyone stepped on to the red carpet with a rich welcome, everybody had a hope t make it big that day.

Having personally seen almost all the big hits of great cinema, making it to the Oscars, it definitely makes one think in various dimensions. From the story of a child from the slums, making it big to be a millionaire, or a soul touching true story of Changeling, to an almost impossible concept portrayed in The curious case of Benjamin Buttons, to the lovable and sympathetic story of The Reader, every character involved had special characteristics to display.

Though every one out there could not make it to the truly relishing award of the Oscars, they've shown, a picture that appeared in the olden days(as most of the movies, showcased the early time of 19th century), scintillating picturesque, bringing realistic approach to every piece of act. Though not the award for all, but they've truly captured every heart. A true and real meaning therein, makes them all a winner.

Healthy living....... Smart learning!!!!

2009-02-27T02:21:00.000-08:00

Tension, stress, anxiety, nervousness...... do these words ring a bell. With exams around the corner, many students do feel these coming up very often. These feelings though cannot be completely erased, though should not be too, can be reduced to a great extent, by taking an initiative to keep the body healthy, which in turn will keep the mind healthy.

Here are few tips, which would help you cope up with the studies in an enthusiastic manner n help in better concentration:

* Begin the day with a healthy exercise which is as simple as breathing. Hence let the exercise be in the form of breathing itself

* Never skip breakfast. Body always needs to get charged up after a long time of remaining hungry. Include healthy options in the form of fruits, sprouts, protein filled snacks and a glass of fresh orange or grape juice.

* Always include a break in between studies. TAke this time to take a brisk walk, which will refresh your mind and body. An easy way to beat out stress is by having a chocolate or talking a walk.

* Avoid having fried or junk foods. Eat a healthy meal and have milk.

* Another important and essential thing needed is a good sleep. Do not postpone studies to the last minute, and stay awake for the whole night. Not only will it make you feel tired but also lose concentration.

These are few of the tips which could be useful not only while exams, but throughout one's life. By keeping your body healthy, you'll keep your mind and soul happy and peaceful too.

Wishing you all success and a great life ahead.

Movies....... Unlimited

2009-02-17T00:05:00.000-08:00

Disclaimer: Do this at your risk, avoid piracy.

Wondering if movies could ever be seen without having to move out, relax with snacks in hand and peace of mind.. Having got a laptop added to various modes of fun, and the one included latest in the list is having learnt how to download movies from a close friend:)

With few simple steps to follow and a wait for about 8-10 hours, the movie of your choice is all available.

1. The first step would be to download u torrent from http://www.utorrent.com/download.php

2. Once this is downloaded, next would be to choose the movie, songs etc you would like to have. This could be found in the site http://www.mininova.org/
You would get a wide choices on all movies.

3. Here you would find Seeds and Leechers. The more the seeds the better is the quality and print of the movie. Another way to find out about the print would be to go through the comments posted, which could be viewed by clicking on the small blue box at the end of the Name column.

4. Once you search for the movie u need from the search box, click on the name, a page opens wherein u'll find "download this torrent". click on it and save it.

5. Once this torrent is downloaded, open the utorrent which was downloaded initially. Go to file-add this torrent. The file will start getting downloaded. In case u have to close your pc or laptop, u can also pause the download and start back later.

6. A wait around 10 hours and your movie is downloaded. The time taken depends upon the size of your file and speed of your internet connection.

It was fun learning this interesting stuff. Hope u'll feel the same too.

LOVEly Month

2009-02-08T05:27:00.000-08:00

The month of "Love" has arrived. This is all we hear when the month of February comes up. This feeling that enlightens everyone's life is needed by all. Many of us believe that love cannot be expressed only on a single day, but do we really make every moment special for our loved ones??

A small act of misconduct or a fight makes us feel more than the unending lovely moments spent together. Love is a feeling of expression rather than impression. If the feeling is genuinely expressed, the love of your life will instantly get impressed. Thus a day of Valentine's will definitely make Cupid show a shine on your love.

The date of Valentine "14th" february indicates that there '1' '4' all f us. So make this month of love really special for your love, which makes you cherish and feel most lucky to have that "1" special person whom you can always call upon. Have a gr8 Valentine month:)

An Expedition through Nature

2008-12-28T07:12:00.000-08:00

life is beautiful.. as nature gives it all..

Walking through the grass, chirping of the birds, the presence of all beings that nature offers us. This was the feeling i had visiting the zoo after a long time. As a feeling would pop up into our minds, that we are old enough to be visiting such places. But this is just a notion we hold in our minds, until we are present there.

Looking into the beauty of what nature offers us is turning into becoming a rare moment. The desire to fulfill their satisfaction to hunt and make these beautiful creatures become a prey for fun. In today's present situation we are seeing a decline in everything. The animals and birds are seemingly decreasing and some of them are almost extinct.

Being to this zoo in Chennai's Arignar Anna Zoological Park(Vandalur Zoo) made me realize of various beautiful species created by God. Their distinct features and characteristics captures every eye. All seem so pleasing and one is wonder struck. From Swan, deer, parakeets, snakes to the endangered lion-tailed Macaque, Indian Bison and white tiger. It has more than 170 species on mammals, reptiles etc.

With a new year coming up in our lives, lets all join our hands together in saving these endangered and beautiful species, that nature has presented us around with, to let them live their lives without a threat.

let earth serve them a peaceful habitat.

A "talk" in ur words

2008-11-15T08:52:00.000-08:00

Got lot to say, but dont know how to express it? Well this a common situation most of us feel stuck into. I realized this as a thought flashed in my mind, as to how words form up as a main source when you communicate. Talking in an effective manner would inclide clarity, fluency and the way its put forth.

Reading the book"How to talk to anyone, anytime, anywhere" by "Larry King" answers to all queries on effective speaking. He proposed the various situations coming across his personal life and the various guests he met during his show.

Here are some of the key points i learnt by reading this book.

Speaking with honesty wil always fetch the desired results. It will bring out the true meaning of what you wanted to express.

The way we all love to speak and express our thoughts, we should also build in the habit to listen to what others have to tell us. In this way, we not only get to know what people want to say, but also encourage the ones who are shy to express their views freely.

Talking does not mean we talk all together in a single statement. Developing the habit of speaking precisely and in a humane manner makes people respect your thoughts.

There is an art involved in the way we talk to various people in the society. Talking to friends may be casual, but speaking to boss involves discipline and calls for being formal. Likewise speaking to celebrities, to people at various occasions involves suitable techniques and manner.

When we talk, we should see to it that the communicated message reaches to the listener in the way we want them to understand. This can only be posible when we take out the "nothing words" like the ones people use more often in their sentences( "You know" and "Basically" are common ones)

The most important feature according to me for a perfect talk would be Body Language. If your gestures, eye contact, facial expressions etc set right then you can be sure that you had the best conversation or best speech delivered.

We all talk to people for various reasons and purposes. Hence to be "Man/ Women of words" one should always enhance our vocabulary and our speaking style to match every situation. These "words" will bring up a healthy conversation for u all out there, forever!!

Volatile Violence

2008-10-07T10:46:00.000-07:00

Every morning brings in new challenges and hopes- this is the thought we always have been brought up with, but the present scenario shows that we live in a world surrounded and filled with trauma in every state. Every morning our cup of tea/coffee is marked with news filled with death and killing.

There are innumerous people dying, in the worst conditions ever. There are kids kidnapped, people kept as hostage, terrorists attack, bombs etc that has made the world turn into a tragic and mysterious place. People are forced to death, leaving their responsibilities half dropped and their family in a state of helplessness.

The violence that we view around is not only the one which involves mass destruction, but it lives in each one of us in the form of "anger". This anger leads to building up of huge disaster within us. This anger kills us every moment of holding it within us.

Its true to say that, anger is a natural feeling which comes up in every human being, but the person who is able to command and control over this embroiled feeling, is the one who can lead life with happiness and in a more satisfied manner. A thought over this to change one's view on life-'Anger would only lead to situations which are filled with 'D'anger'.

Gift of HEART

2008-09-28T03:09:00.000-07:00

The World marks this day to the most essential organ each one of us possess- 'The Heart'. Every moment of life relates to the fact of facing reality than being involved in raw thoughts. "Emotions of life and words of kindness, the heart holds all these richness".
Not many of us realise the value of this wonderful treasure residing within us. To remark this day lets rejoice with the beauty it carries and the significance of life it conveys. Letting thoughts to be withheld in self does not lead us anywhere. Share all that u feel with the ones u never wanna be away from. Express ur love, thoughts, emotions; this would not only make life meaningful but life worth living.
The word heart in itself carries so many meaningful words. 'Heat' of love, pearl drop of a precious 'tear', scintillating rhythms to 'hear' and the 'art' of life. Experiencing all these heartily and holding an inevitable strength within.
Make ur heart a home for the ones who need and love u. Care for others begin from taking care of oneself. Have a healthy heart and a hearty future. All these thoughts come 'Direct Dil se'.