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I always wanted to be a blood donor, however because of my low hemoglobin, never been able to donate my blood. Currently I am getting curious about Organ Donation. Organ Donation is still an alien belief in our country. There are many myths regarding it. Some say, you don't get the donated organ in your next birth. For ex, if you donate your eyes, you would be blind in your next birth! Let's not forget:   “…it is said that the soul is invisible…knowing this you should not grieve for the body.” Bhagavad Gita, chapter 2:25 “Of all the things that it is possible to donate, to donate your own body is infinitely more worthwhile.” The Manusmruti So, we can conclude that religion permits organ donation. The only thing required is our will and a thought to save a life after we die. Let's think about it...  

I thought of reading this book, so that I could get inspired, but, after reading a couple of inspiring interviews of THE entrepreneurs, i am feeling low and depressed. I was thinking, "yeh idea pehle mujhe kyun nahin aaya?", and I am also thinking that from where does idea come in their brain!! (Size of brain is porbably the same in all humans) Hah!! Reading a book can be dangerous too!!!  

Today, I am not happy, not happy at all. I am not happy because of the tragic death of 20 (and counting) kids by the poisonous food .This is sad not just because it involves kids, but because this is not the first time a tragedy like this has happened and will not be the last. Media asks questions to the politicians, politicians says that it's a media hype, they come on all news channel, they shout at each other for 40 - 45 inutes, they fight, they say "lets do"....all in vain. I have never seen executing the plans they sometimes discuss on the panel in front of 100 crore Indians. This makes me feel hesitated in saying " Mera Bharat Mahaan".  

I wonder how some people manage their guest so comfortably!    I definetly lack hospitality skills and somethings happen with me every time I host.   I run short of cutlery ( or they disappear just to enjoy my annoyed expressions) Glass full of cold drink always fall ( or the gravitational force become forceful) Any one of the family member insist the guest to stay and have lunch / dinner (c'mmon..they just had a heavy snacks and this was not planned) My daughter demand unusual things ot will start to feel sleepy And finally, the chutney spills on my dress Ufff....   Hosting is an art, and I am not an artist :(            

कहते हैं तारे गाते हैं! सन्नाटा वसुधा पर छाया, नभ में हमने कान लगाया, फिर भी अगणित कंठों का यह राग नहीं हम सुन पाते हैं! कहते हैं तारे गाते हैं! स्वर्ग सुना करता यह गाना, पृथिवी ने तो बस यह जाना, अगणित ओस-कणों में तारों के नीरव आँसू आते हैं! कहते हैं तारे गाते हैं! ऊपर देव तले मानवगण, नभ में दोनों गायन-रोदन, राग सदा ऊपर को उठता, आँसू नीचे झर जाते हैं। कहते हैं तारे गाते हैं!       

Yes, it's tue. I came to know about this on Life Ok's show- devon ke dev, Mahadev.   Thanks to the research team, otherwise how could anyone in wildest of dream think that a demon like Ravan, could have a heart that could love a woman which led to their marriage.   The story is Ravana comes to the house of Mayasura and falls in love with his daughter Mandodari. Mandodari and Ravana are soon married with Vedic rites. Mandodari bears Ravana three sons: Meghanada, Atikaya, and Akshayakumara.     Wow, a woman like mandodari, who loved Ravana till his death, knowing all his weaknesses and strengths.   Despite Ravana's faults, Mandodari loves him and is proud of his strength. She is aware of Ravana's weakness towards women. A  righteous woman, Mandodari tries to lead Ravana to righteousness, but Ravana always ignores her advice. She advises him to not to subdue the Navagraha , the nine celestial beings that govern one's destiny, and not to ...

Nothing can be as appealing and mesmeric as these two were on Jhalak Dikhaa Jaa... I have always been a Madhuri and SRK admirer, but this was unbeatable.    

i love catching up with people you haven’t talked to in a while. especially when they aren’t one of your closest friends. It feels good knowing that even though you don’t have the strongest relationship they still care and are interested in how you’re doing and what’s going on in your life.  It makes me feel good. i like those kinds of people. there should be more of them out in the world.  

While dropping off my lil daughter to her school, I see across many faces and observe them too (its a habit now), from humble to over-the-top.   For a few days now, I am observing a parent couple, who are dressed up too much coolly to drop off the kid to school, and the way they bid adios to their child, is just too much for me to handle.   The style, they almost scream when they say, BYE-BYE, the manner they say, I LOVE YOU, I WILL MISS YOU etc, makes me feel....C',mon your child is going to be back home in 3 hours.   Is showing off that indispensable???   Is the school, the perfect place to display your emotions towards your child???     All this love can be practised at home too. Isn’t!!!  

It might seem hard to believe, but we have about the same number of hairs on our bodies as a chimpanzee, it's just that our hairs are useless, so fine they are almost invisible. We aren't sure quite why we lost our protective fur. It has been suggested that it may have been to help early humans sweat more easily, or to make life harder for parasites such as lice and ticks, or even because our ancestors were partly aquatic. But perhaps the most attractive idea is that early humans needed to co-operate more when they moved out of the trees into the savanna. When animals are bred for co-operation, as we once did with wolves to produce dogs, they become more like their infants. In a fascinating 40-year experiment starting in the 1950s, Russian foxes were bred for docility. Over the period, adult foxes become more and more like large cubs, spending more time playing, and developing drooping ears, floppy tails and patterned coats.  Humans similarly have some characteristi...

So, finally the wednesday was not so scary for my daughter..So, here are the few tips which helped me, and could help you as well, if you want to take out that fear from you lil one: T ry and create the same atmosphere she will face in school My baby was scared of dancing, so previous day, all we did was--DANCE with her Tell her the benefits if she does not cry Most of the time, discuss the topic she is scared of Tell her your own experiences Make stories which she can corelate And finally, promise a gift :) And believe me, once she is comfortable in that space, it will remain forever.  

Wednesday is an activity day at my daughter's school in Airoli. But she is scared..scared of the Dance Teacher who comes every wednesday and make students dance to his music. I am surprised by this as she loves dancing at home.   I have no clue what's going on, but I have decided to meet that dance teacher who is scary enough for my usually bold daughter.   Oh God! please give strength to my lil beti so that she could enjoy her school today as well. I have tried to prepare her for the situations, and will enlist the tips once she comes back home :)  

Morning prayer (as a daily routine) should be in a empty stomach ...this was what i was taught as a family culture. I practised it for many years but now, have broken the law. My day starts at 6:00 am, with daily house hold chores, which keeps me occupied till 9:00 am ..by this time my daughter goes to  her school which makes me free for some time. And by that time I get hungry too. Pray first or eat first!!!!!!! EAT....is the only thing which gets in my head...i fill my stomach, take a nice shower and then I pray to God to thank him for everything he has given.... Is that not a nice culture?????? Well, its not that bad too..... So, here I make my own culture :) And once again, Thank You God, for giving me this wisdom, and not letting me starve.  

Whether I should be in a job now or take care of my home and daughter only was very confusing for me.   It has been 2 years now, that I am not into corporate. My daughter is 3 years now and started her nursery. After giving a thought, observing all the situations around, and the demand of time, I finally made a decision. A decision to make my daughter a better human being and to invest all my time into her. I am happy. Happy because, it's my decision, no body has suggested or advised. My path is clearer and just realised that education is not just about getting a degree and then earning money working for others, well, its also about preparing your younger ones for the future and showing them the right path from your experiences, listening to them, lowering their anxieties. And Income....pure love....only love...