My Niece was given the theme of 'crafts of Orissa' for exhibiting the handicrafts of Orissa in her school. luckily we were having few Goods and Idols of God that were brought from Orissa by her Dad. wooden crafts is one of famous handicrafts in orissa.
February 25, 2015
Crafts of Orissa
My Niece was given the theme of 'crafts of Orissa' for exhibiting the handicrafts of Orissa in her school. luckily we were having few Goods and Idols of God that were brought from Orissa by her Dad. wooden crafts is one of famous handicrafts in orissa.
February 23, 2015
Season of Love with Birds
Love Birds every one would love to have these pretty birds as their pet in house.
it is small in size and comes in various colours.
These cute birds are captured in one of my colleague house.
I just loved the tiny creatures that make such a beautiful chirping noise that makes one's mind soothing and calm.
Book Review: Ramayana - The Game of Life : Shattered Dreams
I am honoured to be called upon by BlogAdda to review a book "Ramayana - The Game of Life : The Shattered Dreams" by Shubha Vilas.
Here before presenting my review of the book, I apologise blogadda for the delay of the review. As i was suffering from fever for the past 10 days so I couldn’t able to write the review, as my eyes were burning with irritation caused by fever.
Coming to the review Ramayana -The Game of Life by Shubha Vilas. Shattered Dreams is the sequel of the book, Rise of the Sun Prince,in the new spiritual and motivational series Ramayana - The Game Of Life.Twelve joyful years have passed in Ayodhya since the wedding of Rama and Sita at the end of the first Book.
In Shattered Dreams,Shubha Vilas narrates the riveting drama of Rama's exile.Through tales of Rama's unwavering and enigmatic person.the book teaches us how to handle reversals positively;through Bharata's actions,
it teaches us to handle temptation and through Sita's courage,to explore beyond our comfort zone.This complicated family drama provides deep insights on how human relationships work and how they fail.
Review~
Shubha Vilas narrated in a very interesting style which makes it easy to understand. This book enlightens us to walk on the right path,to choose truth over any other thing. we can learn many lessons from this book which helps to make our life better.
It gives a clear explanation of importance of relationships of every aspect of life in every page. Every page is a new lesson for the reader.
As we say, “Truth itself becomes a shield that protects one from all calamities and not exiled”.
This book tells us to show Kindness, accomodation, appreciation, integrity of substance which adds to internal rituals while Money,fame,glorification,grandeur add to external rituals of show. it also explains about our environment which raises our hopes or dashes them at times.
It also speaks about the importance of scriptures,which was cleverly molded by kaikeyi, the meaning of ideal marriage, the importance of peaceful mind rather than Luxuries and also clarifies the importance of loyalty. Remembrance of one's humble beginnings even after achieving great heights is the pill that prevents the acidity of arrogance.
It throws light on how one can maintain good relationships in life. Relationships thrive when genuine service is acknowledged by active gratitude. The decisions have to be made in moments of strength not in moment of weakness for a healthy relationship.
Communication is must for a good relationship wherein Rama and Sita speak so little but understood eachother so much.
Good relationship grow when both the happy and sad phases of life are shared and complaints are kept at bay.
Convenience is about changing the law to suit your life but maturity is about changing your life to salute the law.
I would only recommend this for people who are interested in looking at Ramayana.
This review is part of the biggest Book Review Program for Indian Bloggers
Participate now to get free books!
Here before presenting my review of the book, I apologise blogadda for the delay of the review. As i was suffering from fever for the past 10 days so I couldn’t able to write the review, as my eyes were burning with irritation caused by fever.
Coming to the review Ramayana -The Game of Life by Shubha Vilas. Shattered Dreams is the sequel of the book, Rise of the Sun Prince,in the new spiritual and motivational series Ramayana - The Game Of Life.Twelve joyful years have passed in Ayodhya since the wedding of Rama and Sita at the end of the first Book.
In Shattered Dreams,Shubha Vilas narrates the riveting drama of Rama's exile.Through tales of Rama's unwavering and enigmatic person.the book teaches us how to handle reversals positively;through Bharata's actions,
it teaches us to handle temptation and through Sita's courage,to explore beyond our comfort zone.This complicated family drama provides deep insights on how human relationships work and how they fail.
Review~
Shubha Vilas narrated in a very interesting style which makes it easy to understand. This book enlightens us to walk on the right path,to choose truth over any other thing. we can learn many lessons from this book which helps to make our life better.
It gives a clear explanation of importance of relationships of every aspect of life in every page. Every page is a new lesson for the reader.
As we say, “Truth itself becomes a shield that protects one from all calamities and not exiled”.
This book tells us to show Kindness, accomodation, appreciation, integrity of substance which adds to internal rituals while Money,fame,glorification,grandeur add to external rituals of show. it also explains about our environment which raises our hopes or dashes them at times.
It also speaks about the importance of scriptures,which was cleverly molded by kaikeyi, the meaning of ideal marriage, the importance of peaceful mind rather than Luxuries and also clarifies the importance of loyalty. Remembrance of one's humble beginnings even after achieving great heights is the pill that prevents the acidity of arrogance.
It throws light on how one can maintain good relationships in life. Relationships thrive when genuine service is acknowledged by active gratitude. The decisions have to be made in moments of strength not in moment of weakness for a healthy relationship.
Communication is must for a good relationship wherein Rama and Sita speak so little but understood eachother so much.
Good relationship grow when both the happy and sad phases of life are shared and complaints are kept at bay.
Convenience is about changing the law to suit your life but maturity is about changing your life to salute the law.
I would only recommend this for people who are interested in looking at Ramayana.
This review is part of the biggest Book Review Program for Indian Bloggers
Participate now to get free books!
February 14, 2015
February 10, 2015
Life's little lessons
1. Have a firm
handshake.
2. Look people in the eye.
3. Sing in the shower.
4. Own a great stereo
system.
5. If in a fight, hit first
and hit hard.
6. Keep secrets.
7. Never give up on
anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
8. Always accept an
outstretched hand.
9. Be brave. Even if you're
not, pretend to be. No one can tell the
difference.
10. Whistle.
11. Avoid sarcastic remarks.
12. Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will
come 90 per cent of all
your happiness or misery.
13. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find
out.
14. Lend only those books you never care to see again.
15. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
16. When playing games with children, let them win.
17. Give people a second chance, but not a third.
18. Be romantic.
19. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
20. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing
is as important as it first seems.
21. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there
for your convenience, not the caller's.
22. Be a good loser.
23. Be a good winner.
24. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
25. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
26. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
27. Keep it simple.
28. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
29. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have
to cross the same river.
30. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets
31. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret
the things you didn't do more than the one's you did.
32. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
33. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick
to acknowledge those who helped you.
34. Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for
you.
35. Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need
only stay a few minutes.
36. Begin each day with some of your favorite music.
37. Once in a while, take the scenic route.
38. Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're
terrific.'
39. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
40. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m .
41. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of
how trivial their job.
42. Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
43. Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
44. Become someone's hero.
45. Marry only for love.
46. Count your blessings.
47. Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
48. Wave at the children on a school bus.
49. Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
50. Don't expect life to be fair.
February 9, 2015
INDIAN SPICES FOR ALL DISEASES
COLDS
Mix a gram of dalchini/cinnamon powder with a teaspoon of honey to** cure cold. Prepare a cup of tea to which you should add ginger, clove, bay leaf and black pepper... This should be consumed twice a day.. Reduce the intake as the cold disappears.* **
GINGER FOR COLDS
Ginger tea is very good to cure cold. Preparation of tea: cut ginger into small pieces and boil it with water, boil it a few times and then add sugar to sweeten and milk to taste, and drink it hot.
DRY COUGHS
Add a gram of turmeric (haldi) powder to a teaspoon of honey for curing dry cough. Also chew a cardamom for a long time.
BLOCKED NOSE
For blocked nose or to relieve congestion, take a table spoon of crushed carom seeds (ajwain) and tie it in a cloth and inhale it.
SORE THROAT
Add a tea spoon of cumin seeds (jeera) and a few small pieces of dry ginger to a glass of boiling water. Simmer it for a few minutes, and then let it cool. Drink it twice daily. This will cure cold as well as sour throat.
AJWAIN/AJMO FOR ASTHMA*
*Boil ajwain in water and inhale the steam.
CURE FOR BACKACHE
Rub ginger paste on the backache to get relief.
GARLIC FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE**
Have 1-2 pod garlic (lasan) first thing in the morning with water *
HONEY AND GINGER FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Mix 1 table spoon and 1 table spoon ginger (adrak) juice, *1 table spoon of crushed cumin seeds (jeera), and have it twice daily.
MIGRAINE
For the cure of migraine or acute cold in the head; boil a tablespoon of pepper powder, and a pinch of turmeric in a cup of milk, and have it daily for a few couple of days.
BITTER GOURD/KARELA IS GOOD
A tablespoon of amla juice mixed with a cup of fresh bitter gourd (karela) juice and taken daily for 2 months reduces blood sugar.
TURMERIC: CURE FOR INJURIES
For any cut or wound, apply turmeric powder to the injured portion to stop the bleeding. It also works as an antiseptic. You can tie a bandage after applying haldi/turmeric.
CRAMPS
You must do a self-massage using mustard oil every morning. Just take a little oil between your palms and rub it all over your body. Then take a shower. This is especially beneficial during winter. You could also mix a little mustard powder with water to make a paste and apply this on your palms and soles of your feet.
HEADACHES
If you have a regular migraine problem, include five almonds along with hot milk in your daily diet. You could also have a gram of black pepper along with honey or milk, twice or thrice a day. Make an almond paste by rubbing wet almonds against a stone. This can be applied to forehead.
Eat an apple with a little salt on an empty stomach everyday and see its wonderful effects. OR when headache is caused by cold winds, cinnamon works best in curing headache. Make a paste of cinnamon by mixing in water and apply it all over your forehead *
TURMERIC FOR ARTHRITIS
Turmeric can be used in treating arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory property. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help prevent all problems. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action.
GOOD FOR THE HEART
Turmeric lower cholesterol and by preventing the formation of the internal blood clots improves circulation and prevents heart disease and stroke. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help preventall problems.. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action.
GOOD FOR INDIGESTION *
Turmeric can be used to relieve digestive problems like ulcers, dysentery. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help prevent all problems. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action.
HONEY IS A GOOD CURE FOR ALL DISEASES
Mix 1 teaspoon honey with a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and have it at night.
HICCUPS
Take a warm slice of lemon and sprinkle salt, sugar and black pepper on it. The lemon should be eaten until the hiccups stop. *
HIGH BLOOD CHOLESTEROL
In 1 glass of water, add 2 tbsps of coriander/dhania seeds and bring to a boil. Let the decoction cool for some time and then strain. Drink this mixture two times in a day. **OR Sunflower seeds are extremely beneficial, as they contain linoleic acid that helps in reducing the cholesterol deposits on the walls of arteries.*
PILES
Radish juice should be taken twice a day, once in the morning and then later in the night. Initially drink about ? cup of radish juice and then gradually increase it to ? cup.. OR Soak 3-4 figs in a glass of water. Keep it overnight. Consume the figs on an empty stomach, the next day in the morning
VOMITING
Take 2 cardamoms/elachi and roast them on a dry pan (tava). Powder the cardamoms and thereafter add a tsp of honey in it. Consume it frequently. It serves as a fabulous home remedy for vomiting. OR In the mixture of 1 tsp of mint juice and 1 tsp limejuice, add 1 tsp of ginger juice and 1 tsp honey. Drink this mixture to prevent vomiting. *
*OR Limejuice is an effective remedy for vomiting. Take a glass of chilled limejuice and sip slowly. To prevent vomiting, drink ginger tea. OR In 1 glass water, add some honey and drink sip by sip. *
WARTS
Apply castor oil daily over the problematic area. Continue for several months. OR Apply milky juice of fresh and barely-ripe figs a number of times a day. Continue for two weeks. OR Rub cut raw potatoes on the affected area several times daily. Continue for at least two weeks. *
*OR Rub cut onions on the warts to stimulate the circulation of blood. OR Apply milk from the cut end of dandelion over the warts 2-3 times a day. OR Apply oil extracted from the shell of the cashew nut over the warts. OR Apply Papaya juice OR Apply Pineapple juice.*
URINARY TRACT INFECTION
Drink Cranberry juice. You can also add some apple juice for taste.
SINUSITIS
Mango serves as an effective home remedy for preventing the frequent attacks of sinus, as it is packed with loads of vitamin A. OR Another beneficial remedy consists of consuming pungent foods like onion and garlic, as a part of your daily meals. OR Fenugreek/methi leaves are considered valuable in curing sinusitis. In 250 ml water, boil 1 tsp of Fenugreek seeds and reduce it to half. This will help you to perspire, dispel toxicity and reduce the fever period. OR Tie a tsp of black cumin seeds in a thin cotton cloth and inhale.*
TONSILLITIS
Take a fresh lemon and squeeze it in a glass of water. Add 4 tsp of honey and ? tsp of salt in it. Drink it slowly sip by sip. OR Milk has proved beneficial in treating tonsillitis. In 1 glass of pure boiled milk, add a pinch of turmeric powder and pepper powder. Drink it every night for about 3 days. *
Mix a gram of dalchini/cinnamon powder with a teaspoon of honey to** cure cold. Prepare a cup of tea to which you should add ginger, clove, bay leaf and black pepper... This should be consumed twice a day.. Reduce the intake as the cold disappears.* **
GINGER FOR COLDS
Ginger tea is very good to cure cold. Preparation of tea: cut ginger into small pieces and boil it with water, boil it a few times and then add sugar to sweeten and milk to taste, and drink it hot.
DRY COUGHS
Add a gram of turmeric (haldi) powder to a teaspoon of honey for curing dry cough. Also chew a cardamom for a long time.
BLOCKED NOSE
For blocked nose or to relieve congestion, take a table spoon of crushed carom seeds (ajwain) and tie it in a cloth and inhale it.
SORE THROAT
Add a tea spoon of cumin seeds (jeera) and a few small pieces of dry ginger to a glass of boiling water. Simmer it for a few minutes, and then let it cool. Drink it twice daily. This will cure cold as well as sour throat.
AJWAIN/AJMO FOR ASTHMA*
*Boil ajwain in water and inhale the steam.
CURE FOR BACKACHE
Rub ginger paste on the backache to get relief.
GARLIC FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE**
Have 1-2 pod garlic (lasan) first thing in the morning with water *
HONEY AND GINGER FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Mix 1 table spoon and 1 table spoon ginger (adrak) juice, *1 table spoon of crushed cumin seeds (jeera), and have it twice daily.
MIGRAINE
For the cure of migraine or acute cold in the head; boil a tablespoon of pepper powder, and a pinch of turmeric in a cup of milk, and have it daily for a few couple of days.
BITTER GOURD/KARELA IS GOOD
A tablespoon of amla juice mixed with a cup of fresh bitter gourd (karela) juice and taken daily for 2 months reduces blood sugar.
TURMERIC: CURE FOR INJURIES
For any cut or wound, apply turmeric powder to the injured portion to stop the bleeding. It also works as an antiseptic. You can tie a bandage after applying haldi/turmeric.
CRAMPS
You must do a self-massage using mustard oil every morning. Just take a little oil between your palms and rub it all over your body. Then take a shower. This is especially beneficial during winter. You could also mix a little mustard powder with water to make a paste and apply this on your palms and soles of your feet.
HEADACHES
If you have a regular migraine problem, include five almonds along with hot milk in your daily diet. You could also have a gram of black pepper along with honey or milk, twice or thrice a day. Make an almond paste by rubbing wet almonds against a stone. This can be applied to forehead.
Eat an apple with a little salt on an empty stomach everyday and see its wonderful effects. OR when headache is caused by cold winds, cinnamon works best in curing headache. Make a paste of cinnamon by mixing in water and apply it all over your forehead *
TURMERIC FOR ARTHRITIS
Turmeric can be used in treating arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory property. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help prevent all problems. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action.
GOOD FOR THE HEART
Turmeric lower cholesterol and by preventing the formation of the internal blood clots improves circulation and prevents heart disease and stroke. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help preventall problems.. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action.
GOOD FOR INDIGESTION *
Turmeric can be used to relieve digestive problems like ulcers, dysentery. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help prevent all problems. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action.
HONEY IS A GOOD CURE FOR ALL DISEASES
Mix 1 teaspoon honey with a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and have it at night.
HICCUPS
Take a warm slice of lemon and sprinkle salt, sugar and black pepper on it. The lemon should be eaten until the hiccups stop. *
HIGH BLOOD CHOLESTEROL
In 1 glass of water, add 2 tbsps of coriander/dhania seeds and bring to a boil. Let the decoction cool for some time and then strain. Drink this mixture two times in a day. **OR Sunflower seeds are extremely beneficial, as they contain linoleic acid that helps in reducing the cholesterol deposits on the walls of arteries.*
PILES
Radish juice should be taken twice a day, once in the morning and then later in the night. Initially drink about ? cup of radish juice and then gradually increase it to ? cup.. OR Soak 3-4 figs in a glass of water. Keep it overnight. Consume the figs on an empty stomach, the next day in the morning
VOMITING
Take 2 cardamoms/elachi and roast them on a dry pan (tava). Powder the cardamoms and thereafter add a tsp of honey in it. Consume it frequently. It serves as a fabulous home remedy for vomiting. OR In the mixture of 1 tsp of mint juice and 1 tsp limejuice, add 1 tsp of ginger juice and 1 tsp honey. Drink this mixture to prevent vomiting. *
*OR Limejuice is an effective remedy for vomiting. Take a glass of chilled limejuice and sip slowly. To prevent vomiting, drink ginger tea. OR In 1 glass water, add some honey and drink sip by sip. *
WARTS
Apply castor oil daily over the problematic area. Continue for several months. OR Apply milky juice of fresh and barely-ripe figs a number of times a day. Continue for two weeks. OR Rub cut raw potatoes on the affected area several times daily. Continue for at least two weeks. *
*OR Rub cut onions on the warts to stimulate the circulation of blood. OR Apply milk from the cut end of dandelion over the warts 2-3 times a day. OR Apply oil extracted from the shell of the cashew nut over the warts. OR Apply Papaya juice OR Apply Pineapple juice.*
URINARY TRACT INFECTION
Drink Cranberry juice. You can also add some apple juice for taste.
SINUSITIS
Mango serves as an effective home remedy for preventing the frequent attacks of sinus, as it is packed with loads of vitamin A. OR Another beneficial remedy consists of consuming pungent foods like onion and garlic, as a part of your daily meals. OR Fenugreek/methi leaves are considered valuable in curing sinusitis. In 250 ml water, boil 1 tsp of Fenugreek seeds and reduce it to half. This will help you to perspire, dispel toxicity and reduce the fever period. OR Tie a tsp of black cumin seeds in a thin cotton cloth and inhale.*
TONSILLITIS
Take a fresh lemon and squeeze it in a glass of water. Add 4 tsp of honey and ? tsp of salt in it. Drink it slowly sip by sip. OR Milk has proved beneficial in treating tonsillitis. In 1 glass of pure boiled milk, add a pinch of turmeric powder and pepper powder. Drink it every night for about 3 days. *
February 6, 2015
A Style Of My Own
This post is being written as part of the Women’s Web – Trishla eMart ‘A Style of My Own!’ campaign with a link to the Trishla emart website.
I am physically challenged and a working woman who has spent a good 35 years as a single woman and going to get engaged soon with my sweetheart. My Life is full of ups and downs, turmoil, pain etc which I don’t need to tell, though I have my own style either in fashion or attitude. It helped me to flourish in every step of my life with the qualities of patience, politeness, humility & it defines my persona.
My style is to wear a smile on face though I have lot of pain. A person with a smiling face and with good qualities is always different from the crowd. So my way of dressing is always unique with a mixation of trendy fashion. My friends and colleagues call me as ‘Fashion Devil’ because I always wear something that suits me, whether it is western or traditional. I am selective in fashion, as I don’t wear everything that’s available in market or simply someone is wearing something... my dressing comforts me and suits my mood and above all gives me confidence to move ahead.
My family and friends give me a carefree soul and I adore them a lot. They loves me and my style and I have a tiny group of followers too.
January 30, 2015
The Journey from OR to AND
It is tough to select the right path for everyone because that single decision might change our life either good or bad. One such decision was taken by me, which is a turning point of my life.
After completing my schooling I applied for under graduate course and simultaneously I wanna study Prathmic in hindi. So I asked mom to check with the hindi master who is running a Institute. whether he could take home tuition for me.
He commented to mom that it is waste of money, educating a handicapped girl and agreed to take classes on weekends. When Mom told about this I didn’t feel bad or upset I just concentrated on studies and passed with distinction, which made him feel proud. The exam result has changed him a lot later he voluntarily came to teach me for further exams.
After studies my friends suggested me to go for job, while my parents asked me run PCO in which I was not at all interested. Business is my passion. That was the time for me to take right decision. Usually when a guy chooses his passion over commitments, it's called risk, brilliance; etc however, when a girl does that, family neighbors tag her as stubborn, headstrong.
I have no investment or resources to start a business. At last after lot of thinking and convincing my parents I finally started recruitment consultancy with zero investment. Gradually my business picked up and got a good reputation. Then I started writing short stories for magazines. I cleared all the family debts and built a constructed a house now my family and siblings are very proud of me.
Now all my relatives and friends are happy and proud of me. As they never expected that a handicapped girl in wheel chair can achieve something like this. I hope my story gives inspiration to all the readers.
“This post is a part of #UseYourAnd activity at BlogAdda in association with Gillette Venus“
January 20, 2015
Bhogi Beats
| Bhogi in my House |
Here's wishing you all a very happy Bhogi / Lohri...
Hope you all enjoyed the day. Eventhough i have office that day i woke up in the early morning and celebrated Bhogi with my family and Kids this year.
Kids enjoyed playing the drums standing around the fire and singing songs. after Bhogi mom started to draw a colourful Rangoli...
January 13, 2015
January 12, 2015
Ashok Pillar
Daily while crossing the Ashok Pillar I near forgot to admire
huge pillar in Ashok Nagar named as Ashok pillar. I will have a glance at the
pillar with four lion head stump everyday. Sometimes a dove will be sitting on
it.
It is situated in the residential locality at the southern
part of Chennai, India. It was established in 1964. At the heart of this
colony, stands the Ashok Pillar. This four lion head stump which resembles the
one erected by king Ashoka during the 3rd century BC at Sanchi.
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board has constructed this pillar during
the year 1970s to promote this suburban locality of Ashok Nagar in Chennai. Later
this Ashok Pillar has become the landmark
of the locality Ashok Nagar, which gradually turned into a shopping hub.
These trendy shopping
areas and the metro connection are making Ashok Nagar an attractive locality
for investment.
| Ashok Pillar |
January 7, 2015
Memories of Rajiv Gandhi Memorial
Whenever I pass through the industrial city of Sriperumbudur the first thing that catches your glance is the Indian National Flag at Rajiv Gandhi Memorial. The memorial has one of the biggest flag staffs of India carrying Indian National Flag. When it was opened to the public in 2003, since then Iam planning to visit this place but due to other plans and work schedule i couldnt able to make it. So while returning from Kancheepuram on 07.01.2014 we drove in to the Memorial with my family.
This is the very place where the youngest Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated at the age of 40, in the year 1991 on 21st May by a suicide bomber while campaigning for election at this place and government later converted this place into a memorial.
He was the Son of the Brave Lady and former Prime Minister Indra Gandhi and the Grandson of the first Prime minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
It is just 40 kms away from Chennai at Sriperumbudur in kanchipuram district on the road of NH4 and become an important tourist attraction for visitors.
When you enter inside the memorial, the great wall which depicts the stone sculptures of Industrial Revolution is a wonderful sight for any photographer.
| sculptures of Industrial Revolution |
| sculptures of Industrial Revolution |
| sculptures of Industrial Revolution |
| Industrial Revolution on Wall |
The seven monumental granite pillars surrounding the blast site is a magnificent sight for the Tourists visiting the city and it is a best destination for the photographers. The place is very calm with lushy green meadows and green trees neatly planted here and there with well maintained surroundings.
| Place where blast took place |
A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel guarding the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial. The memorial consists of a square platform, on a raised yellow marble stone is placed along with the picture of Rajiv Gandhi made of pink granite is exactly located at the very place where Rajiv Gandhi was killed.
| 7 Pillars surrounding the blast site |
There are seven monumental granite pillars around the blast site. Each pillar represents a concept. The Chakra represents Dharma (Compassion, generosity, duty), Bodhi Tree represents Satya (Truth), Chhatri represents Nyaya (Justice, Law),The star of knowledge represents Vigyan, The flames of sacrifice represents Tyaga, The lotus of peace represents Shanti and The prosperity of Grass represents Samruddhi. They also represent the seven sacred rivers of India - Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Sindhu, Narmada, and Kaveri.
| The Place of Martyrdom |
There is a National Flag that flies high in the memorial
| Indian Flag |
Sriperumbudur is also famous for its Adi Kesava Perumal Temple and the birthplace of the great Vaishnaivite saint Ramanuja.
December 30, 2014
Well groomed Handsome
My neighbour Ritika aunty son satish is very charming
and adorable in his school days and we were childhood friends. Later his father
go transferred to Hardoi a city in Uttar Pradesh. Thus they left Chennai and i
got to know that satish joined in a residential school in Nainital.
As the days passed by we lost contact with them. Later
on I grown up and completed my studies and joined in a job. In my office i saw
a guy who was quite stubble with a shabby look. I didn’t like neither his look
nor i liked to speak with him.
My parents started to see a groom for me through a
wedding broker. They picked few of the grooms pictures with decent back ground
given by the broker and shoved on me.
Though i was not
interested to marry at that time i just flipped through the photos. A well
groomed handsome guy grabbed my attention. I liked his appearance and selected
him without a second thought.
He came to see me on a
fine day with his family, then they have told that he too works in the same
office where i work and he knows me well. Then only i realised that i fell in
love with the same guy whom i never preferred to have a look because of his
stubble face and the most happiest thing is that he is none other than my
childhood sweetheart satish. Yes the same Ritika aunty’s son.
Colourful butterflies
started fluttering around me and i felt singing like “ippadi oor nalluravu
vaaiththiduma? Veettu kulle vinmeengal poothiduma”
Thats how
my sweetheart stolen my little heart, with well groomed appearance.
Lets fly to Melbourne
Melbourne one of the most sophisticated cities of the world and dream destination for me just like anyone else, which is situated in the south- East corner of mainland Australia. Melbourne is the capital city and also a very populous city in Australia.
I heard people saying that the melbourne is a city of vibrant energy, restaurants, fashion boutiques, café-filled laneways, cool bars, unbeatable galleries, spacious parks and village-like inner suburbs, each with its own special character. Melbourne is a young city and as such it never sits still. Modern, cutting-edge designs add to the fascinating mix of heritage architecture and the most livable city of the world.
The city hosts visitors from all around the world. The population is made up of many groups of people of all ages and from many different cultures. Melbourne is one of the safest, healthiest, and cleanest cities in the world. It supports Melbourne's position as Australia's pre-eminent centre for arts and culture, education, dining and shopping.
The Climate of Melbourne city has moderate and frequent changeable climatic condition. One should be ready to face the unpredictable weather conditions.
Summer is the best time to head out to visit the amazing golden beaches and in autumn one can experience the glorious beauty of the European-style parks. Cosy cafes and bars is the best place which makes the tourists comfortable in the winter. Spring is a great time to head back into our parks and revel in the beautiful parks and gardens. one can enjoy their visit through out the year at Melbourne as we can enjoy the place in all the four seasons.
Melbourne is famous for its community festival Moomba and cultural events like architecture, literature, film and television as it is the birth place of Australian film and Television.
Melbourne attracts not just me alone it attracts many number of tourists because of its breath taking and famous tourists spots like
1.The landmark Regent Theatre holds an important part in the city’s history since opening as a grand picture palace in 1929 and continues to host some of the world’s most renowned theater productions.
2.Hosier Lane has some hidden treasures of the beautiful lanes of Melbourne.
3.Shrine of Remembrance which is the most iconic landmark, where Victorians have been coming since 1934 to honour the service and sacrifice of Australian men and women in war.
4.Yarra River is the Ganges of Melbourne and the banks of river is good for trekking.
5.Lygon Street south of Elgin is known as the food paradise and one can enjoy fresh pasta, coffee, pastries etc and chill around at the place.
you can get more details in Come alive in melbourne or you can browse through Australia website.
"which of these places would you want to visit in Melbourne and why?"
December 28, 2014
Tell the truth
Kinley 2014 TVC
When My Parents started to find a Life partner for they picked few photos from the Wedding broker.
One Guy was so handsome though he is not so fair or well settled. My parents first liked him and felt ok to go on with this alliance and exchanged the photos with their family.
So things were going on right track with his family we exchanged our contact numbers and started conversing with each other. Meanwhile we both understood each other and fell in love with each other.
On one fine day my parents announced that alliance wont work out so they started finding someone again.
as i was in love with him i continued talking with him. but i was feeling guilty. that day when i reached home fully worn out. my mom gave me a chilled water of kinley, having water i felt relaxed but i couldnt resist telling the truth.
so i opened up the matter about him. they felt happy for telling the truth and went on to fix the wedding day...
This post is written for Indiblogger happy hour contest
December 7, 2014
Be Clean & Keep Clean
India, the most prosperous and developed nation of the world, which is rich in all the resources, which envied the foreign nations for clean, clear and pure surroundings. but now it seems like loosing its glory. but we ourselves have the solution for this problem. We, every Indian is responsible for our Present situation and we are capable of making our future bright and Glorious like before.
Our Mother land is quite precious. we have to pass it to our next generation in a better shape, which we got from our ancestors. We became lazy and so we shirk our duties so easily just by blaming others for these problems.
A Neighbour of mine is one such person who stand in her balcony to brush her teeth and spit the litter on the road, whenever she buys fish she makes the vendor to clean it and throws away the waste on the road, it wont end up with that she throws away the leftover food etc on the road. not only that we pollute the natural resourses like air, water and soil.
Soil Pollution: we dump solid waste like littering plastic bags-bottles, plaster of Paris statues, pesticides and then reluctantly there are epidemics like Dengue, Plague etc and we hold the government responsible for this.
Air Pollution: Carbon - di - Oxide and carbon mono oxide emitting from vehicles, bursting fire-crackers, burning of tyres on festivals
Water Pollution: we dump industrial waste into Rivers and Oceans.
Sanitation and hygiene begin at our Homes and spread over to public places. Our children learn hygienic habits from us. It is our duty to teach our children good sanitation and hygiene habits.our good hygiene and sanitation practice will surely transform India at large for the better environment and brighter future.
Banega Swachh India!
RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser) has partnered with NDTV and Facebook to launch “Dettol – Banega Swachh India” – a 5 year ambitious program to address the rising need of hygiene and sanitation in India. The campaign will aim at creating awareness about the importance of hygiene and sanitation, and also work with NGO partners to support infrastructure for construction and maintenance of toilets. RB India has committed to spend a sum of Rs.100 crores towards this program over a period of the next 5 years.'
P.S. is shared from the campaign page of http://swachhindia.ndtv.com/
This post is written as part of ' Banega Swachh India' campaign with
Say No to Pre-Marital Sex
It is essential to teach our young ones about sex before marriage and it is our duty to create awareness among young girls to school kids.
One day while having a girly talk with my niece who is a college
goer then telling about her male friends. Then i told her that you do whatever
you want and enjoy to the core but when it comes to the three letter word
called SEX, Just say NO to pre-marital sex.
Many people may tell you to have sex before you get married,
because of the fast growing living together culture and you might be influenced
by the romance novels, you would see the blushing heroine seduced by the
dashing hero, and they have sex and then babies, and marriage is involved
somewhere there, but pre – marital sex is not good.
Sex and Marriage are two different entities and they should not be
mixed. It is our culture to “save yourself” till you get married, for which the
the whole world bows its head. Sex is just a part of life, which you can enjoy after
marriage till then
enjoy life until you meet your Prince charming who would really
not care who you have been with, because he/she will see you for who you are,
with all your good, bad, ugly, fun, beautiful, flaky, creative, boring,
wonderful bits, and love all of you. As i ended my speech with a full stretch
she felt happy and headed out to do some gardening.
This post is written in response to Indiblogger's Question YES or NO to Pre-marital sex, with Poonam Uppal’s True Love A Passionate Gospel of True Love - A Mystical True Love Story Check out her book today."
Drive safely, Live Happily
The Nissan Safety Driving Forum has started an initiative for road safety in India. A very good initiative in the days of rising road traffic issues and lack of safe-driving-sense in the current days.Thanks to NSDF team for initiating a noble cause and I am glad to be a part of this Programme.
Due to high prices everyone needs to have a own vehicle for their comfort, hence there is a sudden crescendo in the number of vehicles that are put on roads. safety starts from every responsible driver.
Few useful points that would save life of the driver and his fellows while on wheels.
1. Proper training from registered driving schools.
2. Follow traffic rules. This would be the first and foremost rule for every driver and the Indian Government has always emphasized its importance on traffic rules. Violators must and should be penalised.
3. Proper use of indicators while taking any turn. Many drivers who do not show indicator signals of their vehicles and suddenly take a right or a left turn disrupting the traffic flow behind them, which leads to accidents at times.
4. Avoid drink and drive.
5. Wear helmet while riding a two-wheeler, which provides protection from major injuries to head and prevents the person life-threatening dangers caused by road accidents.
6. Wearing seat-belts in a car to avoid risks caused by an accident.
7. Avoid rash driving.
Do not rush on roads. If you are supposed to reach a place on time, start few minutes earlier than required. It is our duty to follow the traffic rules for our safety.
Due to high prices everyone needs to have a own vehicle for their comfort, hence there is a sudden crescendo in the number of vehicles that are put on roads. safety starts from every responsible driver.
Few useful points that would save life of the driver and his fellows while on wheels.
1. Proper training from registered driving schools.
2. Follow traffic rules. This would be the first and foremost rule for every driver and the Indian Government has always emphasized its importance on traffic rules. Violators must and should be penalised.
3. Proper use of indicators while taking any turn. Many drivers who do not show indicator signals of their vehicles and suddenly take a right or a left turn disrupting the traffic flow behind them, which leads to accidents at times.
4. Avoid drink and drive.
5. Wear helmet while riding a two-wheeler, which provides protection from major injuries to head and prevents the person life-threatening dangers caused by road accidents.
6. Wearing seat-belts in a car to avoid risks caused by an accident.
7. Avoid rash driving.
Do not rush on roads. If you are supposed to reach a place on time, start few minutes earlier than required. It is our duty to follow the traffic rules for our safety.
This Post is written for The Nissan Safety Driving Forum on Indiblogger.in.
December 6, 2014
Click your Destination
I just noticed the Happy hour contest in Indiblogger. Earlier i didnt get the opportunity to write for happy hour contests due to workload in office.
This time INDI asked to write 5 most interesting places i would like to visit for AIRBNB. so i would like to grab this wonderful opportunity to scribble my dream tourist destinations. so here it goes...
My wish list of tourist destinations i love to visit:-
Dolores Park: Nested in the Sun
20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Dolores Park in United states is one of the best place i love to visit. it would be nice to spend time with my sweetheart there.
private so/co 1930's Bungalow
Newning Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Tyler's Butterfly Bungalow in Austin looks so amazing and welcoming...
Entire Vintage Houseboat AMS Centre
Da Costakade, Amsterdam, North Holland 1053 WJ, Netherlands
The photos and description provided are absolutely inviting and watery everywhere and it looks
beautiful around.
Multi Award winning luxury B & B
Sunbird, Krugersdorp, Gauteng 1753, South Africa
south africa meant diamonds for everyone but i love to roam around and admire the beauty of the this wonderful place.
Design Apt at St Germain Des pres
Rue des Saints-Pères, Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France
France is always my favourite tourist destination...
This time INDI asked to write 5 most interesting places i would like to visit for AIRBNB. so i would like to grab this wonderful opportunity to scribble my dream tourist destinations. so here it goes...
My wish list of tourist destinations i love to visit:-
Dolores Park: Nested in the Sun
20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Dolores Park in United states is one of the best place i love to visit. it would be nice to spend time with my sweetheart there.
private so/co 1930's Bungalow
Newning Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Tyler's Butterfly Bungalow in Austin looks so amazing and welcoming...
Entire Vintage Houseboat AMS Centre
Da Costakade, Amsterdam, North Holland 1053 WJ, Netherlands
The photos and description provided are absolutely inviting and watery everywhere and it looks
beautiful around.
Multi Award winning luxury B & B
Sunbird, Krugersdorp, Gauteng 1753, South Africa
south africa meant diamonds for everyone but i love to roam around and admire the beauty of the this wonderful place.
Design Apt at St Germain Des pres
Rue des Saints-Pères, Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France
France is always my favourite tourist destination...
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