Be a Good listener

Be if any mode of communication there should be a listener who listens properly and accepts it. Therefore be a good listener first than a good orator. So I feel proper listening is an integral part of the communication process.

Lent - A chance to overhaul one’s life

As a professional in automobile field, I address various issues – from system breakdowns to preventive maintenance for various make and models of cars. There, in my workshop, I recommend many measures, for an efficient running of these machines. But at times I recommend a complete overhauling of some of these run down cars- their engine, mechanical and body shell to bring them back to good working condition.

Save Your Relationship

We all enter relationships hoping they will make us happy. Each person has a shopping list of hopes and expectations, secret demands he/she makes on their partners. When those hopes are fulfilled, they consider that they’ve won – the relationship is successful.

Health Care – Blood Pressure

Garlic: Garlic is very effective in lowering blood pressure. Take 2-3 raw garlic cloves a day. It slows down the pulse rate and relieves the symptoms of dizziness, numbness and shortness of breath and formation of gas within the digestive system.

Suicide by Young Children - A Disturbing Trend

It is very disturbing to read news reports about young children committing suicides. Fast opinion seems to point at excessive stress due to studies-which may be the main reason. But that does not end there. The parents have to go through unimaginable trauma till they live. No parents can withstand the shock of losing a child, after all every parent tries to give best to their children and look forward for good results from them.

Say it before too late…!

One fine day, an old couple around the age of 70, walks into a lawyer''s office to file a divorce. Lawyer was very puzzled, after having a chat with them, he got their story...

Rent-A-Womb, a Thriving Business

‘Surrogate Babies, not Commodities: Says the Supreme Court’, ‘Twins of German Couple Land in No Man’s Land’, and ‘Rent-a-womb Takes Wing in the City’ are a few of the stories that have recently appeared in the Indian press. They all refer to the same issue, namely how foreign couples are flocking to India for in-vitro fertilisation and womb rental. In turn, this is raising many questions among doctors, government officials and legal experts about the nationality of surrogate children in an area where there are no rules.

The Lost Clothes!

Well, you may have heard of ‘The lost world, the lost planet, and whatever is lost......,' but not about ‘The lost clothes,’ isn’t it ? So then I take you into a journey of ‘The lost clothes.

Picnic of Konkani Samudai, Bangalore

Picnic was held at Radiant Resorts and Wellness Club on Bannerghatta Road. It was a beautiful location with all sorts of amenities, swimming pool, club halls, cricket ground, table tennis, basket ball court, throw ball court, shuttle badminton court, parks etc..

Harmony and Love

Maintaining harmony under all circumstances is the key to navigating through life. By remaining calm and composed in each moment, we keep life in perspective. We are able to connect with the bigger picture of potential while sorting out appropriate courses of action to address any situation before us. We can release our attachments and reactions knowing that they are only a small part of the experience. Harmony reveals the presence of love.

The LOTUS

The earth is a remarkable planet with ever-growing beauty at all places from beaches to hill tops. The flawless patterns, the symmetry, perfect blossom cycle and a renewed ability - the unpaid contributions of Mother Nature.

Your brain - Use it, or lose it?

The brain is a very complex device, still yet to be fully understood. However we know that certain parts of the brain undergo a rapid growth period in the first ten or so years. This is why early childhood development is so important, its sets us up for the rest of our lives. During our early years our brain is like a sponge, we are trying new things and experiencing many things for the first time.

Diabetes Mellitus

As world celebrates a “Diabetic day” on 14th November, it is essential for us to know that Diabetes Mellitus is one of the leading cause death in many developed countries. It affects 2-3 % of the general population.

The other side… smile is still a nightmare for these people

The excess rain and heavy floods in North Karnataka hit the headlines of all the media for a certain time. Later the rehabilitation work, flood relief fund and political visits to the affected area were became the major focus.

25 years later: A tribute to Indira

Twenty-five years after she was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards, India''s only woman prime minister, Indira Gandhi, has an enduring presence in the minds of most Indians. For some she remains a messiah who connected directly to the poor and underprivileged with her social welfare programmes and catchy populist slogans like "garibi hatao" (oust poverty).

Helping hand brings smile on their faces…

As we all know places of North Karnataka were drying up by hot sun and rain was unexpected and rare in these places. Most of the people of this place are migrate to other places for seeking of jobs and food. Boon or curse this year monsoon was very graceful to the entire North Karnataka region and whole North Karnataka region was converted as a river, everywhere water and only water.

Hyperthyroidism and Homoeopathy

The human body performs highly complex activities that are partly understood. It is made up of number of cells, which grouped together to perform different functions. Thus it forms different system in our body. Though the systems differ in their functions, all these functions are integrated to maintain the health of a man.

Safety Tips for children

Parents, guardians, and adults who care for children face constant challenges when trying to help keep children safer in today''s fast-paced world. For decades, children were taught to stay away from "strangers." But this concept is difficult for children to grasp and often the perpetrator is someone the child knows. It is more beneficial to help build children''s confidence and teach them to respond to a potentially dangerous situation, rather than teaching them to look out for a particular type of person.

Kutmacho Sevak Konkani Monthly on Threshold of Golden Jubilee

Media Release
Sevak Konkani monthly which was started 50 years ago, has taken top spot in subscription among all the Konkani magazines published in Kannada script today. Sevak, which has become one of the favourite Konkani magazines, has initiated a revolution in Konkani world with its vibrant marketing, ever-growing readership, informative columns etc.

Media loves to mock the ‘austerity’

So these days’ media are giving far too much attention to the austerity drive of the Congress Party. What began as an expectation of all ministers (as said by Pranob Mukherji) ended up being an expectation of only Congress MPs? Of course, the likes of Rahul Gandhi did endorse the whole idea and followed it up by actually practicing it by traveling in a train.

Meet Emilina G Almeida – bridal make up specialist

Emilina Gregory Almeida is well-known in Mumbai city for her specialization for bridal make up. She is a diploma holder in beauty techniques and excellent in dressing the bride according to her skin and personality. She is having over 30 years experience in her profession.

Starting your Child on an Exercise Program

In today’s world, it would seem that more and more people tend to put exercise on the backburner in favor of more fast paced results to our desires. In recent years, there have been a significant number of diet pills claiming the “true” scientific way to lose weight and gain muscle definition. Unfortunately, it would seem that this kind of mentality has been passed on to our kids, and that they are finding less motivation to exercise.

Thread Garden

Thread garden is located just opposite to Boat house, North Lake Road, Ooty. This place is an amazing collection of flowers. But, differently these are not Natural flowers but completely made out of Threads. Because of this reason the name has been given as the thread Garden.

What is so Real about Reality Shows?

So Rakhi Sawant has finally found her life partner. In fact, it was a real stiff competition at that. The contest was not easy at all. The Canada-based industrialist Elesh Parujanwala had to face quite a bit of challenge before he ‘won’ the proverbial bride. It is another matter that the actual winner was NDTV Imagine and not Elesh or Rakhi

Ringing Doubts

If all the nations in the world are in debt (am not joking, even U.S.A has got debts) where did the money go?
When dog food is new and improved tasting, who tests it?
What is the speed of darkness?

Natya Vidushi Shaila Saldanha Kamat

Shaila Saldanha Kamat is a multi-faceted talent who has been imparting skills in Bharatnatyam, music, key board, musical instruments and computer. She is the first Christian girl to have got the Vidwat degree from Karnataka University in Bharatnatyam. Her passion towards Bhartanatyam secured high marks in Bharatnatyam Junior, Bharatnatyam Senior, Bharatnatyam Vidwat and MA examinations in first class. She is hailing from a middle class family of Mr. Francis Saldanha & Mrs. M Saldanha residing at Kelrai, Mangalore. She is working as a teacher in Cambridge Central School, Neermarga.

SIMPLE STEPS TO SAVE OUR PLANET

You don’t have to be a world leader or an eco-warrior to make a difference to the environment. We all can. If we all make little changes to the way we live, these add up and make a big difference to the environment. Buy your food from local producers and reduce the air miles your food has traveled to get to your plate while helping the local economy

Life and Freedom

At the stroke of midnight 62 years ago on 15th August 1947, India became an Independent nation. This was preceded by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's classic speech titled: "Tryst with Destiny"

"AT THE STROKE OF THE MIDNIGHT HOUR WHEN THE WORLD SLEEPS, INDIA WILL AWAKE TO LIFE AND FREEDOM"

Amazing Advertising & Height of Creativity

Tears of love

It was a holiday and I was planning out for a good sleep. Morning around 6 O’ Clock my phone started ringing and I could see an indication of a text message. I opened the message and I began to read. The message was as follows, ‘The world speaks about love and many people define it in so many ways, but in reality love is nothing but wasting time with tears’. For a moment I was surprised to read the new definition of love.

Sandalwood Tree Grower – Shyam Prasad Shastri

Shyam Prasad Shastri is the first farmer in Karnataka who has started and achieved a remarkable success in Sandal Tree Plantation. India contributes 85% of the whole world’s sandal wood production. As sandal plantation is very rare, Shyam Prasad is famous all over the state.

The ‘Beauty’ Concept - Unzipped?????

When ‘Ash’, i.e. Mrs Aishwarya Rai Bachchan won the beauty contest years back, she was termed the most beautiful woman in the world. Run a poll on the net asking for the most beautiful women, the winners possibly would be Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu, or possibly some of the Bong babes or Asin or Frieda the latest fad in Bollywood. Ask for the most handsome, and could be John Abraham or Hrithik or Shaheed the list goes on. After all who can deny the fact of the perfectly toned body of John Abraham?(courtesy- Dostana) Being Beautiful or Being handsome is the latest fad.

Missing Role of Education in Teaching Communal Harmony

Secularism has been the hallmark of India from time immemorial. She has been the tower of tolerance. Many a religion has been flowered and flourished in her soil. They have spread their fragrance of their spirituality all over the world. Apart from this she also readily accepted the new religions and cultures that came to her. All of them have flowered and flourished in India. In the process they have enriched her culture and heritage. They have lived side by side for centuries together in harmony and peace. All though there have been instances of communal violence in the history, they have not affected the integrity of the country.

And God said “There shall be no food!”

Most people who know me, often remark: “Roy, you should eat properly. You are too thin!” To all of them I say-“Ok...”, but then deep down my voice means to say “I don’t like eating!”

I was in high school then, was thin and lean like now, and was a bit too selective when it came to food. You should have seen my plate then, a little rice left untouched, coconut present in the vegetable dish sorted beautifully at one corner, the onions, the garlic, the ginger at the other...all of which went into the drain, to waste.

DECLINE OF TILE INDUSTRIES AND LACK OF IMPORTANCE TOWARDS CLAY INDUSTRY IN MANGALORE

Once up on a time Mangalore is known for manufacturing of tiles. More interestingly Worlds 1st tile industry was started in Mangalore by a German Preacher Plebot. He started this industry on banks of Nethravathi River and named it BASSEL MISSION tiles industry. Plebot’s motive was to help the lower caste and poor people of Mangalore who were find it hard to find a sustainable job and food to live.

Cancer boost from whole Carrots

The anti-cancer properties of carrots are more potent if the vegetable is not cut up before cooking, research shows. Scientists found "boiled before cut" carrots contained 25% more of the anti-cancer compound falcarinol than those chopped up first.

Fish Kabab

1 kg Fish, skinned and boneless ,
2 lemons ,
1\2 cup coriander leaves, chopped ,
4 green chilies fine chopped ,
1 teaspoon cumin, white, roasted and ground ,
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground ,
1 teaspoon red chili powder ,
2 egg beaten ,
bread crumbs ,
1 tablespoon vinegar ,
As per taste salt ,
oil for frying.

Instructions:

1. Wash the fish pieces with salt and garlic. Then place the fish pieces on a hot griddle (tava) on low heat and sprinkle vinegar on them. When the water dries completely remove from heat and leave to cool.

2. Add all the spices including the fresh coriander and green chilies, mix well to a fairly smooth consistency. Divide the mixture into equal pieces (about 18-20), making them into flat round shapes about 1/2 inch thick.

3. Dip the fish kabobs first into the egg and then into the bread crumbs, and deep fry in hot oil. Drain on kitchen paper towel.

Rain water! Gift of nature a boon to mankind!! Harvest and enjoy!!!

Water is the elixir of life essential to all living things on earth - human, animal and vegetation. It is therefore important that adequate supplies of water be developed to sustain such life. According to the estimates of the UNO the major wars will be fought by the countries and super powers to take control over the available water

Silver celebration of Dedicated Selfless Silent Service by Xavier Educational Trust

“Xavier Educational Trust” is a land mark in the technical educational map of DK district. The reason is very clear: The institute is serving silently the most disadvantaged of the society irrespective of caste, creed, religion and economic statues.
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Vodafone ZooZoo...Superub!!!!!!!!!!

Do you think it is animated?
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Lacking Sleep Boosts Risk of High Blood Pressure, Study Finds

Sleeping less than seven or eight hours a night as a routine puts people at risk for high blood pressure, a study found.
The less the adults participating in the research slept, the more likely they were to see their blood pressure rise, according to research published in yesterday’s Archives of Internal Medicine. For every hour of missed sleep, odds of developing the condition rose an average 37 percent over five years, said Kristen Knutson, the lead author. Skipping two hours sleep raised the blood pressure risk 86 percent.
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NICKNAMES
* If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah.
* If Mike, Dave and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla and Four-Eyes.

10 smart eating habits...... ..

Most of us have a busy work schedules and a dozen other commitments to look into. But, to do justice to all these various aspects of your life, you MUST pay attention to your diet and health. How you eat your food is as important as what you eat. So, the next time you sit down to eat, enjoy your meal by keeping these pointers in mind.

Managing our finance in recession or slowdown:

A recession is a reduction in the total amount of business done in the economy Considering the present global economic financial situation , one can say that we are indeed in a recession. Everyday we read more and more companies are closing down leaving thousands of people unemployed. More families are in debt than ever before, health-care costs continue to rise, and our grocery bills are rising. Loan is not available. In short there is no liquidity in the market.
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Swine Influenza (Flu)

A viral fever (flu) of pigs: Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs.
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