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53 days ago
" Forget about World Peace. You are very small. Look after those around you. If you can't look after those around you, look after yourself. If you can't look after yourself, ask for help." ************************** Have you ever encountered a person who is dominating? Dominance comes in many forms. Some dominating people come across as silent observers, contributing little to conversations or group discussions. Often, they lack facial expression. It is only later that they try to hit back, and are capable of making situations very tricky and difficult. Dominating people try to find faults in others. They cannot be talked to reasonably, and are hot-headed, rude, argumentative and aggressive individuals. It is debatable whether dominating people are actually courageous or brave. Mostly, they desire to be the centre of ...82 days ago
Friends, I would like to share with you an article which appeared in today's newspaper ( The Hindu, Bangalore, Sept. 6, 2009). It highlights the terrible plight of our country's street children, and how they have to struggle in order to survive without a proper family to return to or the basic amenities of life. If anyone needs help on a first priority basis, it is such children. — PHOTO: SUDIPTO MONDAL What’s in store?: (From left) Shilpa, Sheila and Ammu at a short-stay home for distressed children in Mangalore. MANGALORE: Three intoxicated street children found snorting handkerchiefs soaked in petrol and wandering aimlessly near Ambedkar Circle (Jyothi Circle) here were rescued by some local people and handed over to the District Child Welfare Committee (CWC) late on Friday night. The children are siblings and have been identified as Sheila (9), Ammu (7) and Shilpa (5). They have been admitted to a short-stay home for distressed children under ...84 days ago
Almost all of us have experienced this at one point in our lives. Try to recall your High School days, the vast portions to be "mugged", burning the midnight oil prior to the exams etc. Recall also, the stress levels of trying to complete your never-ending revision and coping with giving attendance at school. Most of us would also remember those days of secret conspiracies of "mass bunking", when the majority of the class would agree to miss out one working day when exams were knocking at your door. This week, my daughter, a High School student, debated whether to attend school on Tuesday, as the First Term Exam was commencing on Wednesday (i.e. the very next day). The school, in turn thought it had done a big favour to the children by declaring Tuesday ( the one day prior to the Exam day) as a half day. After much deliberation and calculation, both she and I came to the conclusion that, given the huge portions staring at her in the eye, and ...89 days ago
As consumers of TV viewing, we are being subjected to a slew of idiotic "reality" shows. Some hover around the match-making decisions of a starlet (Rakhi ka Swayamvar),most are youth based programs where individuals are pitted against each other under varying circumstances ( MTV Roadies, Exhausted), and some feature infamous individuals of dubious nature (aren't all infamous people dubious in nature?) surviving either in a house (Big Brother), or trying to survive in a jungle ( Iss Jungle se mujhe Bachao; a straight take off from the American series, "I'm a Celebrity...Get me out of Here!). Reality shows have smelt blood...and they know they have a gullible audience who will lap up any crap that they dish out. Especially if they feature a character or characters who have a claim to fame through doubtful means. To me, a "reality show" can never be truly showcase reality, as the participants are put in an environment specially created for the program. They know ...
132 days ago
Michael Jackson, pop singer par excellence, winner of 13 Grammy awards, and many more recognitions, died under mysterious and tragic circumstances on June 25th 2009. He was an "Achiever" in the true sense of the word, having being dubbed 'The King of Pop'. After years in the entertainment industry, his sudden end has left the average Jackson fan stunned. The world of music can never be the same again. Jackson came across as a lonely, enigmatic, and controversial figure. After shooting to stardom in 1982 with the highly acclaimed album, "Thriller", life for this multi-talented artiste was never the same again. A highly publicised personal life, supporter of as many as 39 charities, and involvement with his "Heal the World Foundation", made him one of the most discussed celebrity of our times. Unfortunately, personal idiosyncracies and obsessions overshadowed his art, and Jackson found himself in the quagmire of accusations, law suits, ...
