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</div><div><br></div><div><div>75 years ago Freedom fighters fought for the our freedom, Today We need to fight for the future generations from the invisible enemy.. let's not stop.. be strong, be safe , be healthy be inspired and be inspirational </div><div>#IndiaAt75 #IndependenceDayIndia2021 </div></div>Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-31725768037786675002021-08-10T11:10:00.001-07:002021-08-10T11:10:13.729-07:00celebration of hopeHello,<div><br></div><div>My life was going smooth back in 2017 however 2018 and 2019 came with lot of expectations. It needed me to handle lot of unusual consequences which I felt I will never get out from. But 2020 just did something unusual, it did change my situation but along came the panic, guilt etc</div><div><br></div><div>2018 was speed, 2019 was fast however 2020 was a halt and 2021 is just a chain on the legs </div><div><br></div><div>What next?</div><div><br></div><div>I am still pondering about it even after I am with my 2 jabs in. ( fully vaccinated. )</div><div><br></div><div>I need some hope to say that it's not going to be as 2019 nor 2020. With pandemic and without pandemic both the norms do have its own pros and cons, and I don't like both.</div><div><br></div><div>I need to have a better life , much better control on my emotions and much much better impulsive nature.</div><div><br></div><div>Bring back a life where we can move with our own strength and halt when we think we want to. </div><div><br></div><div>Bring back a life where we can breathe without being scared, play without fear celebrate without panicking.</div><div><br></div><div>All I need is a little bit of hope </div><div><br></div><div>#inspired from Tokyo2020 Olympics Celebration of hope </div><div><br></div><div>https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/news/videos/tokyo-2020-a-celebration-of-hope<br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-35202648968017707072016-11-07T21:27:00.001-08:002016-11-11T10:16:50.205-08:00#DearZindagi<div dir="ltr">
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I am fine,..umm what 'm I doing.. I am on my way to office(bit sleepy too),. ..ah ha!... m sure you know this(*wink*)<br>
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'Arvind had proposed her to get married to her and she has said, ‘Yes’.</div>
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Her thought - How was ‘m I suppose to know that my ‘Soldier’ husband whom everyone said dead, is going to come back after 20 years’</div>
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Why am I narrating you this scene!!..Just wanted to prove that YOU are different for different people.</div>
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So how do I evaluate you!!!</div>
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I love the colours you bring in this wonderful life.</div>
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Be it the dangerous ravishing <span style="color: red;"><b>RED</b></span> the pleasant bubbly <span style="color: #f2dbdb;"><b>PINK</b></span>; dark thick <b>BLACK</b> to light sky <span style="color: #8db3e2;"><b>BLUE</b></span> I love them all and I had experienced it too...</div>
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But I am here to Thank you for something which went without notice but created a memory in this encephalon</div>
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That dress was a trendsetter. I don’t remember why it is a memory but I have always cherished it.</div>
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One day, when attending Bhartanatyam classes, I lost my monthly fee which was suppose to be given to my Guru. Yes, when I reached home, there was big ‘Thandav’. But I ‘m grateful for that as I value money after that.</div>
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Remember ‘Bend it like Beckham’ Zindagi!!, Thanks for Introducing Football in my life due to which I realised that I too have a heart which goes ‘dhak dhak’</div>
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I love the way you elaborate me that you are just here to be cheerful. All though, it took me some time to realise.</div>
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Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-85612066026612374582016-02-01T06:36:00.004-08:002016-02-08T06:38:28.746-08:00Music, a game changer<span style="font-family: inherit;">Music is a game changer, do you believe so!!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It softens our body and keeps us at bay. Life without this rhythmic sound would not be so wonderful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was first introduced to music through a small piano by my dad. It was during my early childhood and as an Indian, we always start with classical note, Saregama.... It is the soul of Indian music from which songs have been evolved from generation after generation.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I think of Music, I recall an incident which happened around 2009.This was when I was working for a reputed healthcare client. They are situated all around the world, but the client, which I had to interact was from Budapest. We were working individually to setup client request process which required lots of time and understanding. I used to stretch my work hours from 8 to 8 in order to complete the implementation process. There were also frequent changes which needed immediate attention. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seeing my </span>stressful<span style="font-family: inherit;"> work & to ease myself, my co-client, from Budapest, sent me a music with a message. It read, "I am sending one of my favourite music which helps me calm myself on stressful days. Hope it helps you too."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was a simple music, mostly played while meditating called 'Buddha Bar VI - B-Tribe - Angelic Voices (Rebirth Remix)'. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is its youtube version</span></div><div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Have you all seen this remarkable movie, splendid isn't!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's an eye opener for people who doesn't know to distinguish superstition and devotion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The famous Flute music is one of my favourite. It's turned out to be my son's </span>favourite<span style="font-family: inherit;"> song as </span>well<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and he is just 10 months old. From the time he has started to recognize sound, I have been playing this tune. Now, whenever he hears it, he calms himself and has a smile in his face. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Also the music has helped me a lot. Whenever I have a tough time handling my son, like crying, irritation or running around, I play this music. Just like a magnet which lures the iron, my son gets drawn to this music. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">t's a miracle music indeed. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is the sample of my son's 1st favourite music-</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This blog post is inspired by the blogging marathon hosted on <a href="https://www.indiblogger.in/">IndiBlogger</a> for the launch of the <a href="http://madeofgreat.tatamotors.com/tata-zica-social-center" target="_blank">#Fantastico Zica from Tata Motors</a>. You can apply for a <a href="http://madeofgreat.tatamotors.com/tata-zica" target="_blank">test drive of the hatchback Zica</a> today.</span></div>
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Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-67276384290475073922016-01-31T04:33:00.003-08:002016-02-08T06:47:16.194-08:00That Peppy Women<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en-gb">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But, this perception took a U turn when I read Mrs funnybones.</span></div>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en-gb"><div dir="ltr" lang="en"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Needs no introduction as she has been the creator behind Mrs funnybones. A funky peppy column in Sunday times with a remarkably good number of followers has now reached the bookshelf &, in no doubt, it is in my top 'must read' recommendation list of 2015.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mrs funnybones, unlike her character's in movies, is peppy, hilarious & sporty. The book deals with just the normal chao's what an Indian women goes through; Handling diapers to Weight gain; Her mommy dear to Mummiji, Dominant 'man of the house' to Girl power which is expressed with brilliance and humour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">She addresses the inequality and highlights the girl power in a light hearted manner which can't be ignored.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">An article on menstruations which goes for 2 pages makes us think," why do we hide our sanitary pad in secret places"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> The book is partial friction as Mrs funnybones is measurably more peppy compare to Twinkle, but the characters are familiar, her family. 'Man of the House' is dominant, Mummiji being possessive, Mommy dear more restless and the 'prodigal' son as she dictates. When we read the book, it's easier to depict as the characters are the celebrities from Bo</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">llywood.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">She chased the eye teaser with a coconut, has inherited a staff who thinks all big black mole guys are a villain and even has her own WhatsApp teaser which goes like 'Twinkle Twinkle, little star, I hope you get hit by a car!'</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To end, she conveys, when we, a woman, have a family; & however great our professional life is, we always end up working for our dear great big family, as this roots us to be an "Indian".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://twitter.com/mrsfunnybones">@mrsfunnybones</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReadingTime?src=hash">#ReadingTime</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mrsfunnybones?src=hash">#mrsfunnybones</a> really hilarious.. esp this one ... <a href="https://t.co/LvOEfek3I0">pic.twitter.com/LvOEfek3I0</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This blog post is inspired by the blogging marathon hosted on <a href="https://www.indiblogger.in/">IndiBlogger</a> for the launch of the <a href="http://madeofgreat.tatamotors.com/tata-zica-social-center" target="_blank">#Fantastico Zica from Tata Motors</a>. You can apply for a <a href="http://madeofgreat.tatamotors.com/tata-zica" target="_blank">test drive of the hatchback Zica</a> today.</span><br>
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Ours was an 'arrange' marriage, but 5 years down when I now turn back, I think it must be that spark which clicked when we met, which lured us together.<br>
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Yes, I am talking about my dearest husband. To brief out I would say that the phrase, "opposite attracts" just suits us.</div>
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If he is quite , I am talkative.<br>
He has patience, whereas I am impulsive.<br>
He can be messy, but I am the perfection freak and the list goes on...</div>
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Of all the opposites, our togetherness blossomed & If I recall, mainly, when we travel together to work.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">This was someday of 2013...</span><br></div>
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Prad has both 2 wheeler & 4 wheeler but usually, was restraining to use our car as he was new to driving & as you are aware, Bengaluru doesn't support new drivers.</div>
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This circumstance, then became a habit.</div>
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For the first few months both of us were very caution, with Prad creating a peculiar nail biting habit, whenever he had a tough time understanding the road. I was even advised not to disturb him while driving as it distracts him</div>
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After a few weeks, Prad started getting the hang of it but had not still reached 100%.</div>
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One day when we were driving on the roads of Katrigupe, we came to a halt in a steep road, due to traffic. Prad was quite comfortable, but as I was still getting the hang of his driving had this fear; "What if the car goes backward and hit any vehicle behind". I wanted to tell this concern of mine, but feared that if I say so, it might distract him and he may even lose his control. Confused between my inner fear and unable to express, I held my seat belt so tight thinking that my grasp will make the vehicle still.</div>
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My husband saw my unusual behaviour and asked me if I have any stomach ache. I frowned and didn't say a word until we were out of that steep road.</div>
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After explaining the reason, my husband (Now, me too..after thinking about it !!! ) had a good laugh, assured me that he was now in full control of the car and doesn't need my psychic support!!</div>
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This incident has been one of the funniest of the lot, but still doesn't embarrass me, might be as it has the mixture of love and laughter of our relationship</div>
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And It will always remain in me whenever we cross steep roads in future.<br>
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Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-68301637910468400342016-01-10T05:40:00.000-08:002016-01-10T17:30:23.281-08:00Not with his eyes but with his vision <div dir="ltr">
Mr Srikanth Bolla, a 23 year old entrepreneur, CEO and owner of a 50crore company with 4 production plants branched out in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh is born blind.</div>
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What was his drive!!</div>
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"Where's there a will, there is a way"</div>
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Born to a poor agricultural family, Mr Srikanth, in Hyderabad had a tough life from the day he was born.</div>
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As a baby, his parents were advised to drop his blind boy to ditch. "He is a mere nuisance" was some of their suggestions. Only due to their continuous love and affection was he able to cross that innocent life.</div>
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His father realised that as a blind boy, he is not much help to him in his field. He took him to a school situated few miles away for 2 years. He walked these miles and sat in the last bench with no friends. Discouragement, Humiliation & Loneliness were the only thing he learnt and felt that his life is just a failure. When his father realised this, he decided Srikanth needed a special school.</div>
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There, Srikanth received the right amount of nourishment and raised himself with compassion and commitment. He completed his X by scoring 90+%, but the struggle continued. When he went for college admission, he was told 'Science' was not for disabled students. You can opt for 'Arts' instead was their conclusion. He fought with them, with admission department, with government & even went to court. And after several hardships, he was permitted for Science department, but with a clause; 'on your own risk'.</div>
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With the help of his mentor and computing world, he was able to score 98% in his XII but again denied entry in IIT, BITs..</div>
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He did not go for similar struggle again, instead smartly applied to schools in the US. He went to MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a scholarship) as the first international blind student in the school’s history.</div>
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His struggle was even more tougher, but he survived. After he completed his Bachelor's he decided that he need to come back to help others who are like him.</div>
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With the help of his mentor, Swarnalatha he started an educational ground; schools and colleges for disabled. He became a mentor for many. When he questioned himself whether education is enough, what about employment? He answered it by building Bollant.</div>
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Mr Srikanth Bolla's Bollant Industries, an organisation that employs disabled ( about 70%) and uneducated employees to manufacture Eco-friendly, disposable consumer packaging solutions, is a set aside example and inspirational for all.</div>
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Mr Srikanth's challenging life makes us question on humanity, gives new meaning for struggle and also inspires us that with utmost dedication anything can be achieved.</div>
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I aide goodbye, leaving you behind with 3 important lessons which Mr Srikanth has adhered from his life</div>
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“Show compassion and make people rich. Include people in your life and remove loneliness, and lastly, do something good; it will come back to you.”</div>
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This blog post is written as a part of a contest held by Indiblogger & Youth Ki Awaaz on #SpreadTheVibe, positive story that has inspired you in 2015<br>
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Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-25082650181751593932016-01-03T05:35:00.003-08:002016-01-09T16:06:30.458-08:00Peace begins with a smile #Colgate360GoldMornings<div dir="ltr">
When we look back at the years, which has slipped away, it brings in all the sweet memories to our mind. But these years also tell us that we have crossed some key milestones & we are getting older year after year ...</div>
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I am in my early 30 with a new role, 'mother' & a heart stopping challenging career in which I am still struggling!</div>
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All this is prompting me to look back what I missed and sometimes, scares me of an unimaginable tomorrow.</div>
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It's a fact that we need to be prepared for; but is scare an answer? </div>
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Of course not..</div>
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From the time I have known myself, I have always tried to follow a thumb rule, "tomorrow is an aspiring day"...</div>
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What we missed today, we can try it tomorrow. And in those tomorrow the most positive hours are the morning. These mornings are always clean, smart and as an engine which ignites when we start the key; it's that pleasant push which when starts well, always ends well. I always believe that morning ray of light which falls on my bed makes me kick myself into my life however worst was my last dark night.</div><div dir="ltr">
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<em>Golden Morning -</em></h4>
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These simple good morning now has changed to golden morning due to my sweet son. He has been energetic ever since he was born & it only motivates me to be more and more active. Ever since his arrival, it has made me even more aspiring as its not only my husband's duty, but mine too in teaching & guiding him to become a good human being. Its a hard job indeed but when I see his innocent face, it gives in the power to complete it. </div>
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Also, I can say utterly coincidence that his name is after the creator of morning i.e. Aditya.</div>
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<em>Mantra on #Colgate360GoldMornings</em> -</h4>
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Major set back in this world is the missing of unconditional kindness. Hence, for a few of us, at times, as small as a smile can make a morning 'gold'.</div>
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We need to come half away by having a good heart, mutual respect and unbiased sacrifice. The other half is done by the golden toothbrush by Colgate called the 'Colgate 360 Charcoal Gold' which shines your teeth and make you look even more adoring. </div>
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Another factor which relates to #Colgate360GoldMornings is my blogging spirit. Ever since I have started working, its been a materialistic life. Blogging just makes life to be simple and relaxing. It also allows me to be kind and tender which unfortunately is not allowed in this real life. </div>
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Hence my mantra, comparing the Gold standard of Colgate is to be kind and keeping smiling as "Peace begins with a smile"</div>
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-Prathi</div>
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Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-71457157828215890712015-12-06T05:40:00.001-08:002016-01-03T04:54:26.571-08:00Kesari Bath (Sugar free)<i>It's Sunday and it's time for something unique. </i><i> #FoodBlog,</i><br />
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<i>Sugar Free Natura - 1/4th cup ( Used 10 - 12 sachets)</i><br />
<i>Kesari - 2 strands</i><br />
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<i>Ghee - 2 - 3 tbsp</i><br />
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<li><i>Add Rava and mix it together with the ghee. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/23192124269/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="2015-12-06_06-21-18"><img alt="2015-12-06_06-21-18" height="500" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/646/23192124269_9c18ac823e.jpg" width="392" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></li>
<li><i>Wait for Rava to turn dark yellow in color. You will get a pleasant aroma of Rava. Now add Water as mentioned.</i></li>
<li><i>Mix Rava well, such that there is no lump formation.<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/22931493024/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="2015-12-06_05-53-58"><img alt="2015-12-06_05-53-58" height="500" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/647/22931493024_1043928e80.jpg" width="428" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></li>
<li><i>Let Rava be cooked for a few minutes.</i></li>
<li><i>Add Sugar free Natura, </i><i>Kesari & Turmeric Powder.</i></li>
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<li><i>Once Sugar gets dissolved, add remaining Ghee and mix it thoroughly <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/22931854254/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="2015-12-06_06-22-48"><img alt="2015-12-06_06-22-48" height="500" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5776/22931854254_ef5f804cef.jpg" width="281" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></li>
<li><i>Remove Kadai from the Burner and Decorate it with Raisins<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/23534019646/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="2015-12-06_06-22-23"><img alt="2015-12-06_06-22-23" height="500" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/753/23534019646_fcfde68917.jpg" width="281" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></li>
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<i>New to parenting can be a tedious job especially if it's your first child. I have experienced this as recently I have entered the world of motherhood. Aditya, our son, has </i><i>just completed eight months now. B</i><i>ut these months have been ups and downs. From s</i><i>udden crying & sleeping tantrums to his 1st smile, it has been a roller coaster ride. </i></div>
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<i>One of the factors to look for when you have a baby is to retain that soft skin of your little one. I am not an expert in this, but here are according to me, based on my recent encounter, the 5 important aspects to look for when it comes to maintaining soft & safe skin of your infant.</i></div>
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<i>My thought is that to keep babies skin safe, we would need to make sure they are
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<i>Moisturizing is most important for maintaining a soft
skin. Market is filled with different variety of brands of baby products; hence choosing a suitable one as per your babies need is crucial.<o:p></o:p><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/23238690761/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="Baby Products"><img alt="Baby Products" height="500" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5636/23238690761_fe931f852c.jpg" width="456" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></div>
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<i>We apply lotions to Aditya after bath and during bedtime.
We also use it while potty cleaning, especially if he had a rough time. Along with lotion we sprinkle talcum powder to retain the moisture
content. Many Pediatricians are against talcum powder, but according to my experience, a minimum quantity of powder is a must. Also, there are a variety of powder puffs in the market, which assures only a few grains falls to your little one's body.<o:p></o:p><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/22953353799/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="Powder Puff"><img alt="Powder Puff" height="338" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5815/22953353799_2747c4c58f.jpg" width="500" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></div>
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<i>Aditya is a sweaty person. He gets heat rashes;
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<i>Clothes can harm the soft skin while potty cleaning. Utilizing water many at times can damage skin or he can catch a cold. To avoid such hassle, we use wipes. It prevents rashes & very convenient while travelling too. Few wipes can be used to clean faces too.<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/23295157906/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="Wipes"><img alt="Wipes" height="500" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5726/23295157906_4dc0f5a737.jpg" width="455" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></div>
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<i>Before Bathing, applying baby oil for a few minutes is a good practice. While oiling, massages is a must. This makes bones & skin flexible, which helps in developmental activity. For skin, oiling prevents dryness and massaging result in advocate blood flow, which in turn helps skin glow.</i></div>
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<i>Timing for bathing is also important. Bathing should be done before 11 am, preferably early morning hours. </i><i>This practice has been done from ages as it said that an early morning bath boasts body and mind. </i><i>Evening hours are for short showers. Short showers are needed when you start them with solid foods as dirt will be accumulating in the neck, ear hands & legs. .<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/23212960292/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="Oil Massage"><img alt="Oil Massage" height="281" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5662/23212960292_83eb8c9232.jpg" width="500" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></div>
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<i>Baby clothes with beautiful prints, attractive design, colorful buttons are in the market these days, but are those soft for your lo skin?</i></div>
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<i>We prefer white cotton clothes as bed sheets and blankets as we can identify dust easily. We used 1st 3 months white nappies instead of diapers. Diapers were used only during nights. As he was born in summer and climate here is sunny we prefer cotton thin clothes. After Bath, we swaddled for 1st 4 months to retain babies skin moisture and prevent from damage. Selecting good towel & soft brush for combing is advisable. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/23295160186/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="Soft Brush"><img alt="Soft Brush" height="500" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5631/23295160186_a1b7047984.jpg" width="393" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></div>
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<i>Now he has started crawling and as a result, we see skin darkening near his knee. So we have started wearing knee pad for protection. These are made up of soft woolens, hence are soft for skin. We also have huge play mats so that his playtime is skin friendly. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/23321242415/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="Aditya's Playmat"><img alt="Aditya's Playmat" height="500" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/772/23321242415_b2bbb6130c.jpg" width="281" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></div>
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<i>Toys should be baby friendly too, as babies have a thumb rule, i.e. 'anything on hand is in the mouth'.<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/23238697331/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="Safe Teethers"><img alt="Safe Teethers" height="485" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5644/23238697331_09f8bc6194.jpg" width="500" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></div>
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<i>Search for no sharp edges toys, as minuet sharp edges can rip of their soft skin easily.<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/23238695761/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="Soft Toys"><img alt="Soft Toys" height="500" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/693/23238695761_121c1db529.jpg" width="472" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> </i></div>
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<i>As they start with their developmental activity like rolling over, crawling, sitting and standing; they are bound to fall. So we need to make sure that surfaces where they play or sleep are safe, soft and clean.<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/22694152263/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="Toy Storage Box"><img alt="Toy Storage Box" height="500" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5663/22694152263_2aa78f7f32.jpg" width="347" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></div>
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<i>Selecting right brand which is compatible for your kid is a difficult task. I have been using many brands based on his body structure as first 6 months he used to gain weight spontaneously and we had to shift from one size to another. If Diapers are too tight it can lead to red rashes and if it's loose, it leads to leakage.</i></div>
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<i>Best among them are Pampers active and Pampers Pant. During the early months as I had to change diapers on a regular basis, I preferred active as it was open diapers. As of now he sleeps for 6 hours continuously, hence I prefer Pants.<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/prathimaholla/22692914474/in/datetaken/" nbsp="" title="IMG_20151126_163421"><img alt="IMG_20151126_163421" height="333" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/751/22692914474_183bce4208.jpg" width="500" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></i></div>
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<i>I have recently purchased Pamper Premium and yet to try it out. The product targets soft skin as its main goal and this feature has lured me into it.</i></div>
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<i>Here is a little intro of Premium from the makers themselves; It is sure to attract everyone.</i><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Pampers brings you the softest ever Pampers Premium Care Pants. Its cotton-like softness is </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1QAdXh3" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">#SoftestForBabySkin</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> and allows it to breathe, thus keeping baby’s skin soft and healthy, and your baby happy.</span></i></span></div>
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<i>To conclude, it's all about the experience which matter when it comes to taking care of that innocent little one. So make sure you have your elders at hand length when in need. Try to be cautious about major road blocks, but we don't need to worry too much about the minute ones. As motherhood comes only once in life, we need to enjoy it along with these warnings. </i><br />
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Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-86194406423792800252015-11-25T22:11:00.001-08:002015-11-26T00:10:40.846-08:00Leisure books 2015<p dir="ltr">I have been away from my work for almost an year now. I am an exhausted and thrilled mom for an 8 month old boy but few at times when I get leisure, its books which comes to my mind. From Sachin Tendulkar sensation book " Play<u>ing</u> it my way " to classic like" Gone with the wind " ; my collection set this year varies from one form to another. It would take a while to think and write about all the books which I read, hence I will select few which was in dark from my knowledge but had impressed me at the end</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>1. "The Black Box</b>" <b>b</b><b>y Micheal</b> <b>Connel</b> - </p>
<p dir="ltr">A thriller novel which has usual storyline as per this era but the way it has approached and depicted quite creates scandal in itself. I mean when I had started with it, I kept guessing what could be the reason but at the end when the climax was out it really was fascinating and interesting. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Harry Bosh yet another case of murder mystery with a tittle which depicts that when a plane crashes we try find the black box to complete the investigation. like wise in all cases we need to find that black box whether it is think or info or someone to complete it</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. "<b>N</b><b>ight fall</b> " <b>by</b> <b>Nelson</b> <u><b>demil</b></u><b>le</b> -  </p>
<p dir="ltr">I cant completely say this is a friction as the story line is not. It has happened in US, where a flight had broken to flames in the midair. Many people claim to see a streak of light like a rocket which propelled and hit the plane. But the investigation had no proof on that streak of light beam and hence it was closed as mechanical failure.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Author Nelson gave a twist to the real fact by adding a friction to what might have happened to the investigation if there was a glimpse of proof for this beam of light.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The climax is such a take back that none can ever imagine. What a end.</p>
<p dir="ltr">A 'Must' read book.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>3</b>."<b>Pendragon</b> <b>Legacy</b> - <b>Sword</b> <b>of</b> <u><b>light</b></u>" -</p>
<p dir="ltr">This is pure friction and harry potter fans might like it. It consists of 4 books and this one is the 1st of them. Its about a girl whose surname is Pendragan and how she overcomes fear and becomes the bravest among the whole kingdom. She  challenges her evil cousin just by her innocence which makes the story even more interesting.</p>
<p dir="ltr">My encounter was as surprising as this book. I got this book from our city library. Its a tale to be read and without the next 3 book in series this tale is incomplete. I am still finding hard to be patience to get my hands on the next series. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Yes its half review but the point is not review but its awareness is what I want to publish. If you ever find the 4 in together, it can be a great collection in bookshelf.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>4. 'My Days ' by </b><b>R.K</b><b>. </b><b>Narayanan</b><b> </b>-<br>
Need no intro as it is the very famous 'Malgudi days' authors autobiography.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I am incompetent to review this as his standard is higher than any author in this world. Hence I will not review the book. Its a must if you are fan of him, i cant imagine if you are not. You can find some rare pictures of his life and you get a visit to his personal life. There is also cartoon illustration by another great person and his own little brother Mr. R.K.Laxman which is remarkably funny.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I would say that despite being a great author, during that time authors had lot of contents to write. A simple exam is of a street light man which Mr. Narayanan has explained in his 1st chapter and that too so beautifully. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Might be it would have been best to born at those times as hard work and success was hand in hand.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Think about it & I will leave you to it.<br>
Prathi</p>
Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-72338346398226400332015-11-15T02:47:00.001-08:002015-11-17T00:52:28.619-08:00 Grandma #madeofgreat<div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is a short abstract of someone who is undeniably<b> #madeofgreat</b> for me<b><i>, 'My Grandma'.</i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Ever since I know her, she is a multitasking lady; stands like a wall for all obstructions. Her mode of speech brings warmness to anyone who listens to her. She is open like a book and yet so secretive. Sometimes, when I think of her influence in my life, It brings her residue into me. My mom takes up few situations a bit more serious than required, but she was calm, composed </span>yet firm. This behavior, I always try to follow, few at times I succeed, but mostly I fail but still I never gave up</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Working as a school teacher till retirement, mom of 7 and a great cook" is what describes her. Her dishes are the best in the world and if you ever had a chance to taste it, you would definitely say it is the best South Indian food ever tasted. When we asked her, 'how do you do such simple rasam so tasty?', she used to say that 'measurement is the key'. Been working and handling household has taught her that being organised is time-saving. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Grandma has always been a proud teacher which has reflected in her life even after her retirement. This has taught me that when we are satisfied with individual accomplishment, it brings us peace within; which reflects on our social life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">On 31st May 2015, She had her last breath. She was not well from past 4 years and was bed rest for a year. Even while in such condition, she used to smile at the guest who visited her & welcomed everyone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Until next time, Cya </i></span></div>
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Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-73459273019571173732015-08-21T02:21:00.000-07:002015-08-21T02:37:26.401-07:00Airtel 4G - The Fastest Network Ever<div>
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<li style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Airtel 4G is the first telecom operator to roll out 4G services</span></li>
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To talk about Telecom industry, all that matter is that powerful networking energy source; about how quick we can utilize it into something useful. Being in an IT industry, I can relate speed verses work. If network power is not sufficient, work deadlines can become a nightmare.</div>
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Nevertheless, our working location is also important, when we work from office, we have an unlimited power supply making sure we don't have any outage. We have separate departments set so that we are on the go, but what if we want to work from home? </div>
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This reminds me about an incident #Memory - My friend purchased a WiFi modem with "XYZ" operator. It was working as a gel in the shop where he purchased. But in home, the situation was reversed. He was on a 3rd floor apartment and when configured there, the network was down to nil. Later, after several trials, shifting the position and so, he got that spot where the speed was high. M sure everyone would have gone through this moment, searching for network. Hence, location becomes the Key.</div>
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Now coming to Airtel 4G - Airtel has launched 4G the fastest network ever. So what would I do with such speed?</div>
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Professionally, I would like to have it to complete my deadlines especially from home. Looking at what Airtel is claiming, I think this can ease up most of my work and I can also assure my Managers that I will be Online without any lags.</div>
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Blogging has also been a part of my life, and without network it doesn't have any value. It would be sitting at my desktop, ideal with no one to view. This speed can earn me a lot of pride.</div>
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To be frank, I have been away for months as speed was one of the causes. I think, I would like to try out 4G to speed up my blogging. </div>
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Hence, with such network, I can collaborate both my Work and blogging and still survive.</div>
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Currently 'm off duty relaxing with a 5 month new born, away from my hubby, in my native. He visits us every fortnight. With such a speed and Airtel being nationwide, I am sure I can make him feel 'virtual with us', by non stop video calling. Been away, he has missed our son's 1st smile, his 1st blah blah & recently roll over. With such speed, in the future, My hubby will never miss any key milestones of our son.<br />
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Also with baby, my time with my husband has been limited. I think this can be vanquished by Airtel 4G as I can always be in touch with him - 'Online'.</div>
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Wats say "Airtel 4G connects my family"!!! </div>
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To know more about Airtel 4G visit <a href="http://www.airtel.in/4g/" style="background-color: white; color: #990000; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.airtel.in/4g/</a></div>
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- Prathi</div>
Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-21034804132681369082015-03-15T01:10:00.001-07:002015-03-15T01:10:31.643-07:00A silent partner<div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">One late evening, I was all exhausted and tired due to indigestion. I had been to loo several times; which made me irritated. I was quite fussed about a simple indigestion and was blaming God for it. I am really surprised now, on that thought, as God was not the one who gave me those tasty oily foods, but my sweet relatives had showered it for my arrival when I had visited them. Going on, as everyone would have suggested, this is one of those times where we just have to lie down & doze off. But I instead was all tensed up; indigestion mood swings I believe. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Anyways, this had happened while I was in my native with my parents. As a home remedy, mom had prepared a bitter kashayam and I had just finished having it. She suggested to have a quick nap and not to think about it. But I was just adamant not to sleep. Finally, after several convincing minutes, I decided to take a quick 5 min nap where I was seated. I was even lazy and frustrated to move. I was on my sofa & as I was worn out, I quickly dozed off. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">A Few minutes passed by & I regained my consciousness to realize that, one of our house cat, was sitting beside me on the sofa. As usual, it was sleeping & making some annoying sound. As I was still exhausted and had those irritating mood swings I started murmuring & scolding at the cat. It made the cat awake. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Suddenly something unusual </span>occurred<span style="font-family: inherit;"> which I will never forget. As if it was waiting for me to wake up, it pushed its right paw forward towards me, as if asking me to hold its paw. Unconsciously I took it's paw in my hand. It closed its eyes & opened again. It repeated the same gesture twice & then as if nothing has happened, it went back to sleep. Shocked & Surprised I just stared at my Cat for around 2 minutes and then went on to take another couple of minute sleep.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Was it a dream? No...As I was still holding its paw when I woke up completely after an hour. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">This incident created a connection which I felt emotionally. "Don't worry, this exhausting time will pass by soon" was what I felt it conveyed. Scientifically, I would have to do some survey on my cat's behavior, but emotionally I was touched. Unknowingly, it gave me a strength which I needed so badly. It acted as a silent partner which sat beside me when I am down and told me to relax myself.</span></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"> "An </span><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">animal's </span><span style="line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">eyes have the power to speak a great language - Martin Buber"</span></span></i></div>
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Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-37200691077435025872015-03-10T04:00:00.000-07:002015-03-10T04:15:49.331-07:00An Independent Life<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"What will be your story when asked about the bold move which resulted in a big change in your life?"</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Ask me, and it takes me to </span>2007. It was the year when I took a crucial decision, which I am proud of and sometimes even makes me wonder 'how did I do it!!'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To be frank, most of my dear ones & close friends are aware of my struggle, but revisiting & writing about it gives comfort & drives me to move forward. Hope it encourages you too.</span><br />
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<i><u><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">2007 - </span>#StartANewLife Career</span></b></u></i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Yes, 2007 is the year when I started my career in </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">one of the Top IT company.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I got this </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">opportunity</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> in </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">college by means of</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> campus drive in 2006 and when they announced my name that I was selected I was thrilled. Perhaps, if I think now, this </span>excitement<span style="font-family: inherit;"> is one of the reasons which changed my life.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To tell you about the company, this 'XYZ' company is situated all around India. And, </span>consequentially<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>flourishes<span style="font-family: inherit;"> a policy where employers were </span>transferred<span style="font-family: inherit;"> to different cities other than </span>their<span style="font-family: inherit;"> own, as they believed that every new bee should be able to adopt to the new environment, able to interact with different people & indulge with others culture. This will aid employers in improving socializing skills resulting in getting things done better was the strategy.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">My Dad was aware of their policy and he began telling me that </span><span style="background-color: white;">I should not have opted this company in the first place. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">"Can a 21 year girl, </span><span style="background-color: white;">pampered at home, never been outside of her hometown; stay all alone in a new, strange town?"</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">To combat, I decided I need to make plans on how to go ahead. My parents were comfortable with Bangalore location as most of my relatives stay there. Hence, I planned that I will opt Bangalore as my preferred</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Location once the training is completed. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">But before that I had to go to 3 months training program in Trivandrum. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was relaxed in the 3 months as I had my college friends with me, even though I had to work with different region students/freshers. But this relaxed </span>stipulation <span style="font-family: inherit;">soon changed when I was </span>transferred<span style="font-family: inherit;"> to Mumbai.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I came back from Trivandrum to home, my parents had already decided that I would be resigning and will not be going further as Mumbai is not the place for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At the Beginning, I agreed and stayed at home for 2 days. During these 2 days I thought about my future. The same question <span style="background-color: white;">"Can a 21 year girl, </span><span style="background-color: white;">pampered at home, never been outside of her hometown stay all alone in a new, strange town?" reflected back.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I knew my plans had not worked but if I gave up, I may not get any second chance to prove myself. I called up many of my friends & relatives as I was not able to decide myself. Everyone gave different suggestions. I realized, it can only be decided by me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, I told my parents - " Resigning can be a very good reason, but I want to experience the reason behind my resign. I would like to try out and if I feel I can't succeed, then immediately I will do as you say and resign. So please let me try. Please let me go to Mumbai".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is certainly the hardest move, as when I think now, I was young and didn't have any experience; it might have been very difficult to </span>convenience myself<span style="font-family: inherit;"> & also go against or partially </span>against<span style="font-family: inherit;"> my parents will.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I stayed in Mumbai for almost 6 months with few difficulties at the beginning, but now it is all a sweet memory.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Later in 2008, I was transferred to Bangalore, which made my parents relaxed. My decision made me a confident person, as my bold move was worth a fruitful result. Over the course of my life, I believe, It has also helped me to move forward and overcome even more difficult tasks in work & personal life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now its 7+years and I am still working for the same company. The big chance which follows is, I am independent now. I take major decisions without any hinge. The work also helped me to take financial decisions.. To give you an example, I am now a proud landlord of 5000 sq-ft residential land. I am also more communal as I have not only worked with people belonging to different parts of India and but also with non Indians. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My big move has made me an independent socialized human being.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Good change signifies that we're moving forward, living better, and giving ourselves the chance to be the best we can possibly be." </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Comic Sans MS, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Comic Sans MS, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;">Namratha: Radhika, I don't know where to start. Amog is always crying. I can't find out what's wrong with him. It's usually during the morning hours, just after he wakes up. It's annoying & hurtful to watch him cry. I think he has started to get rashes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Comic Sans MS, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Comic Sans MS, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;">I remember with Anjali too, I had a similar issue. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Comic Sans MS, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;">Its those difficult times where it is hard to decide from where to start. Anyways, when Anjali was 4 months old, I had to come to Bangalore to stay with my husband. I had to manage myself without any support or help. From the day I had come to Bangalore, Anjali became more silent. She used to enjoy 'Gagam style' songs & dance to that tune. But after she came to Bangalore, she started crying even when she heard the song. First, I thought that she missed my parents. But when my parents came during our holidays, her crying never stopped. My Parents got their pet dog 'Rocky' with them. She just loves him. But there was no reaction. And one morning I noticed it was the rashes which was creating this behavior. Then my doctor advised Pamper dry pants. It was amazing and I could feel the difference in a day or two. She started interacting and murmuring a lot. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Comic Sans MS, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;">She even started interacting with our neighbor's kids. Even w</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;">hen she started crawling, I could see her eagerness on wanting to come to the kitchen where I am and wanting to do things as I do. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;">I can reside you once such incident. My husband reads newspaper with his reading glasses on.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Comic Sans MS, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;"> He drinks his morning Tea with his paper. M</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Comic Sans MS, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;">y daughter took her bangles; put it on her face as if wearing reading glasses, ordered me to get a cup of Tea (murmuring of course) and started reading the paper. She was not talking then & hence she started murmuring as if reading aloud from the paper. Myself & my husband had a great laugh. When our kids are happy it's the precious time in our life. Isn't it?</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Comic Sans MS, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;">After a month, Both of them had planned to meet at the same coffee shop. Now Namratha was all happy</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Comic Sans MS, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;">Namratha: Radhika!! Seriously, thanks for the advice. You were so true. It was the diapers, which were creating this restlessness. Now I can see Amog playing with his toys; murmuring with his dad and having a great time. He has started playing with water in the bathroom, which is a headache for me, but seeing him happy splashing all the water makes my heart bliss.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Comic Sans MS, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;">I think I soon will have lots of happy fun stories to reside.</span></span></span><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HTlVOdovIZ8" width="420"></iframe>Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-80144033207216687952015-03-04T23:01:00.001-08:002015-03-05T21:17:30.077-08:00Look up blissfully<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Mrs. Anita Rao has been working in our software company for past 15 years. Currently, she is heading the Retail department as 'Account Manager' in Bangalore location.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">As aware, the retail sector is now catching up, utilizing IT division, to make their world much more comfortable & reachable. This results in more projects to fly in & hence more work for us.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">As and when new projects or new development activity arise, Anita has to travel from one location to another. Travelling increases based on the assignments & sometimes she has to fly from India to London and then to US quenching her personal life.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Anita's husband, Mr. Alok Rao also has a similar work schedule. This results in them having a very hard time catching up on their son's life, Aniket. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">This was during a program, we came to know about Anita & her family; how she has managed to stay optimistic despite her tough work culture.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">"So how do you manage & stay energetic. Aren't you working for your family?" is what we asked</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">"My Son's smile makes it all happen. I, along with my husband has teamed up to manage this by impressing him despite being far away due to the work."</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">"Work culture now has become pathetic. There had been times when I was a kid, where I spent most of my time with my mother in the kitchen, chit chatting about nonproductive information, but now when I am a parent myself, I don't even have time to scroll into my own kitchen. Even if I am at heart of Bangalore, reaching home on time is a challenge in itself. Few a time, when I reached home my son would be sleeping and wakes up only to see me gone. My heart sinks when I think about it. "</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">"There has been times when I taught that I would quit my job and be at home to take care of the house. But due to financial situations I was made to think twice." Also, she adds up saying "I enjoy my work, meeting up new people and my promptness & dedication has made me popular enough, such that even if I want to quit it would be difficult."</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">"One of the tactics to Stay positive is to indulge yourself to be actively participating in our interest rather than worrying about difficulties." is her motto</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">So to enjoy the joyfulness of both the world, both of them has made arrangement for their son so that he doesn't complain. Due to their busy schedule, they have asked Anita's mother & father to stay with them to look after Aniket during their absence. Whenever she is in Bangalore on Sunday's, it is always 'family time'. No work can peep in. At home, her parents and son make her comfortable, understands her and makes her feel that she has not missed any days.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">To the times when they are not in town, both parents have promised their son; whatever is the situation & whichever location they are, both of them will be there beside their son if there is any event. Be it Diwali or son's birthday, no matter where they are, they will be in Bangalore for that event.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">We asked "didn't you had any tough time to fulfill this?"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">She was in London</span><span style="background-color: white;"> and after two days </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">It was their son's 7th birthday. Her husband too was out of station, but was bound to arrive on birthday with no issues. But for her it was a challenge. Her flight was at 9 clock and her meeting, which started at 5 clock in the evening was in no mood to end. She was panicking that she might miss her flight and break the promise. She says more than the promise, my son's smiling face, which gets lifted when he sees both his parents, is priceless & sure enough is a moment not to lose. So she called up her colleague and informed about the problem. Being in a managerial position, people have good contacts with the transportation department. Immediately, 9 clock flight was cancelled and 11 clock flight was arranged such that Anita could reach on her son's birthday on time.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">She says as she ends her note that there has several such times where she has to jumble up, but at the end, it's her son's happy face is what makes her eager to reach.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Anita is one of the top executive in my company. Aniket, Mr & Mrs Rao only son is of age 13 now. Despite </span><span style="background-color: white;">having such a hassle life, they </span><span style="background-color: white;">have managed to build </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">their own house in Indranagar, Bangalore & a good education to their son which she is proud of.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">She told this story which really inspired me and have remained as one of my favorites. As Anita's inspiration is her son, everyone should search for that positive vibe which will help us to drive ahead of </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">the rough edges of life. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To end, I really liked her story as, despite her hassle, she stands optimistic for those Sundays where she feels loved and cared.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">This blog post is written as a part of a </span><span style="background-color: white;">campaign held from Housing.com (</span><a href="https://housing.com/lookup" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">https://housing.com/lookup</a><span style="background-color: white;">) on topic</span><span style="background-color: white;"> "</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Tel us a </span><span style="background-color: white;">story around a moment that filled you with optimism and hope for the future</span><span style="background-color: white;">" </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Dr Anjali, one of the top most doctors of Mumbai were on the dais along with her other fellow top doctors of the city. They had gathered around to collect a memento from the Chief Minster for saving 1000's of life from the cyclone which had made a catastrophic effect on Maharashtra few weeks back.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Despite being a hero herself, Anjali did not look very happy. Instead, she was searching for some familiar face in the crowd below. She looked disappointed. But suddenly something caught her eye, which made her smile.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">At the end of the hall, she noticed a lady hiding herself behind a pillar; trying to get a glance of the stage set up. Anjali was about to call her assistance,when her name was called out to make a speech.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">The day when the cyclone struck many people asked me, 'why are you leaving a safe hospital and going to that relief camp to save people?'.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Aren't you scared? Why risk life for others?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">During the time I was in relief camp many of the survivors who needed medical treatment were shouting, saying "Please don't save me. My husband is no more or my children is no more. I don't need to live", Many became handicapped and didn't want to lead a life. A disaster doesn't only take life but, it can make few lives more difficult to lead. This is where we as a public servant need to build confidence; & serve our duty is what I believe.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">No...I know the pain as I lost my family in a cyclone, but more than that I know what is the mindset of people who has survived. I am the best example.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">In 1998, when Mumbai was charged by the cyclone, we lost our family & wealth. My mom was the only one to take care. I was in my 12th then.My dad had a dream, he wanted me to be a doctor from day one of my birth. But due to disaster, I lost my way. I failed in my board exam. Unable to fulfill my dream & not able to cope up with the situation, I wanted to commit suicide. Unless it was not my mom, I would not be standing here. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">She took me to a nearby garden. There was a dog which stood with only 3 legs. It had broken its leg in a cyclone. It was trying to chase its tail in-spite of becoming handicapped. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">My Mom said, "Don't depict life as If God has taken away one leg from that dog's life. Watch life as God has kept 3 legs to enjoy" "It can now only hop and will have difficulty to walk, but it's purpose is to survive and it can do so with 4 or 3 legs. So why worry about the lost when it can't be returned!"</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Ever since then, we have faced a lot of challenges in life, but never gave up & never allowed anyone else to give up. And, I am not here to boost about it too.</span><br />
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I just want to convey to the survivors who have lost hope, who have lost interest; please don't be so. There are only few who gets a second chance, please don't crave yourself. There will be a silver lining which will make you charge up and make you self-confident. Wait for it.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">Myself Dr Anjali, probably known as a top surgeon in town. But many don't know that I am Kammini Devi's Daughter. Kammini Devi, a servant at the age of 35 due to our circumstance had to wash dishes, clothes & cleaned houses in many middle class houses in Thane. She is my guider. She has made me a self sustained person as I am now.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">I would like to give this memento to her</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Kammini Devi was the lady who was standing near the pillar and was brought by Anjali's assistance to the dais.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Both Anjali & Kammini Devi received a grand applause from the audience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranganath Swamy was a businessman and spend most of his time travelling. In-spite of his family being in Bangalore, he toured </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">from Tumkur to Hassan, Bijapur to Mangalore, Hyderbad to Chennai for his business to grow. He started his business on Clothes in Jan 2000 & it has been no turning back from then.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now, as he was about to set for another business trip, he realized that his age old Maruti 800 is not matching his status. Instead, he needed a car which is better, much more flexible & also affordable. He thought, 'Running his own business is not an easy task, as there can arise financial crunch at any moment. He can't afford a new car just to declare his status. But he needed a best used car and that too quickly'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking at worried face of his father, Rajiv; Swamy's son, started questioning. On knowing father's dilemma on how to go ahead, Rajiv suggested, our own Quickr.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranganath was furious, "Come one, Online. No way, It's just a headache".</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rajiv replied, "Dad , just give me 10 minutes of your time. If this 10 minute is not fruitful, then you can go ahead and decide on your own".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ranganath said, "Let's go for the SUV. I can go for a budget of 10 Lakh max. But I have heard stories of online nuisance from my friend that he used to get multiple calls from the dealer when they come to know about it. And, that too from Delhi, Mumbai. Isn't it a problem on this site? Also, we don't have any idea on how much the cost of a second hand car should be! I feel I need to make some calls to my old friends"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rajiv quickly replied, "Dad everything can be taken care. Don't worry"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">He entered 'http://www.quikr.com/' on Chrome. Immediately , sub-window with 'which location you prefer' window opened. He clicked as 'Bangalore'. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Now you will get calls only from Bangalore dealers & individuals. Even you can view Ads only from Bangalore"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"First let's post an Ad so that even seller's can communicate with us."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">He clicked on Post Free Ad. Rajiv started filling all the required details for a SUV car.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Check out Dad, this a useful feature added by Quickr called MSP - 'Maximum Selling Price'. Here it calculates and let us know what can be the Maximum Price of a product. It's especially used for Second hand products. This will solve our problem. You don't have to worry about calling your friends now & asking for car rates."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Quikr has also launched Quikr Chat feature. Here in this Field "<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 23.3999996185303px;">Maintain my Privacy (Buyers will first contact you via Quikr Chat, you can decide when to reveal your phone number to them)", will maintain your privacy so you don't get calls from </span><span style="line-height: 23.3999996185303px;">unnecessary</span><span style="line-height: 23.3999996185303px;"> dealers or sellers. Once you chat with them and if you want to meet that particular vendor, only then you can share your number & that too privately."</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 23.3999996185303px;">Rajiv continued, "As you have a smartphone, once we register, we will immediately download Quikr mobile app's, so that you don't have to open laptop daily. You can chat with the vendor's in mobile app. You can also see how many has viewed your Ad & also make your Ad premium by giving credits. This can give your Ad more </span><span style="line-height: 23.3999996185303px;">advantage</span><span style="line-height: 23.3999996185303px;">."</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 23.3999996185303px;">Rajiv Posted the Ad. It took only 2-3 minutes & </span>Ranganath was already impressed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rajiv also showed Ads of sellers. He showed the different features like 'Premium ads', Ads whose numbers are verified, and chat now option if the dealer or seller are available. Also, to know whether the rate which seller has quoted is correct, Rajiv advised to use MSP to compare and then to go ahead. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rajiv advised his father, "Prefer Recent Posts & Post with Photo's for better & safe bargain"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rajiv 10 minutes really changed Ranganath & made him decide to give a try. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When Rajiv returned from college, he saw an XUV standing in-front of his house. It was in a very good shape & not in a distance was it looking like any used car.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Seeing Rajiv's expression, Ranganth replied, "Thanks to your 10 minute, I was able to get this fantastic XUV."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rajiv said, "Don't thank me, Dad. Thank Quikr"</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><i>Congrats for the Baby Girl. Heard from Rajiv that you wanted to know some details on how to make your princes go to sleep. I can understand, as I too had faced this challenge in-spite of being a doctor myself. Ria was very arrogant when it was about sleep. At times, it can be dreadful. Even many of my patients asked me for Tips. Recently I wrote my experience in a form of an article in a leading magazine and would like to share it with you. </i></span></span><br />
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<i>In a sentence, if you want me to convey then it is that, 'always follow a routine before going to bed & use Diapers for soundless sleep'.</i></span><br />
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<i>PS: </i><i>In my below article, I have pen down my experience with Ria too, just for fun. </i><span style="background-color: white;"><i>R</i></span><i>ead one, hope it helps. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>For a day-to-day Quite Sleep </b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Welcoming the world by giving a birth is an amazing feeling. For 9 months you have preserved</span><span style="background-color: white;"> the precious in your tummy and when able to see it in front of you creates goosebumps</span><span style="background-color: white;"> all over your body. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But this newborn is very delicate & innocent. At-least for first one year of its wonderful life in this world, we as a parent, should ensure we take good care & make its day & night pleasant; with less cry & more happy. This can ensure that when he/she grows up, it has an energetic and positive attitude towards life.</span><br />
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Nap time is very important during the primary years. If due to any circumstance babies are disturbed during their sleep it can be a devastating result. Scientists say that if we follow a routine during bedtime, baby sleeping disorders can be avoided.</span><br />
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What are the routines we should follow?</span><br />
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<b><i>Preliminary set ups:</i></b></span><br />
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1. Baby should be made to go to bed when it is feeling sleepy and not when it is fast asleep. It would be difficult for us to identify the sleepy behavior of our baby, at the beginning. But with constant watch out, we can identify some behavior like rubbing the eyes, constant yawning which conveys that 'Please let me sleep'. It's better to take these orders.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><i>" When Ria was born, lots of relatives visited to see her. On greeting our guests, we usually neglect sleepy behaviors of her. Later, it would be a nightmare for me & Rajath. So always keep a track of it and obey those signs :)"</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2.Few a times, Baby sleeps at day & not at night. Making an awareness, that night time is for sleeping and day is for fun is a must for parents, otherwise we would have to stay awake during nights.</span><br />
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Make your baby sleep in a calm & quite place at night & well lighted place during the day. Don't rush to turn off phones or television or neighbor aunties noise at day. Ensure such precautions only if it didn't have a soundless sleep at night. This makes the baby know that day time is no nap time.</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: purple;">"I had her room filled with stars & moons which you get in the market.It will shine brightly when lights are turned off. Ria used to sleep quickly by gazing at it. You can also arrange for some playtime mats for the day part so that it is active throughout the day" </span></i></span><br />
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3.We should also ensure that we are not constantly talking or show active signs when baby are sleepy. This can turn them on and make them think that it is not the time to sleep, even if it is.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><i>"Once I was super active to see her after I was back from 2 day official trip. That excitement led to her being awake the whole time. I was really exhausted as I had done lots of travelling and wanted to spend only an hour or so. But my smile, chattering and eye contact led to her staying awake for almost 4-5 hrs. So be careful during nap hours"</i></span></span><br />
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<b><i>1.Swing/Cradle: </i></b>Utilization of swings or cradles for baby to sleep is common in India. It sets up a drowsy feeling and makes your sweet one to sleep easily. During summer, swing can also help them to get that extra wind or air, which makes them cool & have a good warm rest.</span><br />
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As there is pros so is the cons that, after few months, when our baby is all grown up, it can be difficult for them to escape from this routine. Hence, during the mid of 3-4 month, it's better to make them sleep in the cradle without swinging and gently pat him/her to sleep. You can also shift them to bed/crib once they are fast asleep, to experience sleeping in beds. </span><br />
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit;">"2nd Paragraph solely explains my difficult times where I used to juggle it out, making Ria sleep in Bed/Crib rather than Cradle"</span></i><br />
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<b><i>2.Singing Lullaby/Story telling:</i></b> These are age old technique, where we sing in a melodious song for the newborn, so it gets used to mom's voice & also the melody can make it drowsy & sleepy. Now a days there are some music CD's available which can make the room, sleepy and avoid your singing, if you feel your voice is not appealing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><i>"I used baby rhymes , my voice is pathetic. You get them in online portal easily. And when it came to stories, my father used to narrate Mahabharata, Ramayana & Akbar & Birbal stories."</i></span></span><br />
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You can also make the room, night friendly by adding a dim lamp in green/blue color, which creates a sleepy mood. Telling stories can make them sleepy too, but be aware; If the story is more interesting than the sleep, this can turn them on.</span><br />
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Altogether both stories & singing can create dreams which can help them to have a soundless sleep.</span><br />
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<b><i>3.Use Diapers:</i></b> Pee & Potty is a horror for parents. Keeping a track of it, is a must otherwise it can result in rashes & other skin problems. Also, its presence can make your little one uncomfortable. At night this is challenging as its rest time for both you and baby. Nappies or Diapers are a must during these times. Make sure you have clean diapers worn before your baby goes to sleep.</span><br />
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Cloth diapers are hugely recommended during the first 3 months of baby's life. But this can be tedious as we need to remove it as and when it gets wet. This might also wake the babies. And, if you are a working woman, this can add as a extra load on you. To avoid these circumstances, diapers are available starting from the age of zero. Old diapers used to create rashes very quickly. But nowadays we have 24 hrs protective dryness control diapers in the market from <b><i>Pampers </i></b>which can help us get through. Basically, using these protective diapers, can help the baby irradiate that irritation & also the rashes. Hence it results in plenty of good sleep to your baby & you too. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">" Use Pampers Active baby diapers - <span style="line-height: 18.1999988555908px;">While other diapers only focus on keeping dry on the outside, the new Pampers Baby Dry Pants promises dryness on the inside too. It is also recommended by many doctors and </span></span>Pediatricians. It is also easy to make them wear. Ria used to love to wear it, as it was comfortable.<span style="line-height: 18.1999988555908px;"> "</span></span></i><br />
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Baby is all happy & active after that complete rest & as a parent, this is what you would love to see; <i>"A glowing happy face of the sweet little one"</i>. Hence always have a bedtime routine & follow it.</span><br />
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But to singles & broken heart's life can be miserable. With shops, lift with love, hearts & cards; streets filled with couples hand, walking beside would be painful.<br />
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But if you are single/ want to spend some time all alone, then what is 'Valentine' for you?<br />
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Who will give you Valentine gift!!<br />
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Or have you ever gifted yourself during Valentine!!! ..Ever thought that??<br />
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If you are down this year or just want to pamper yourself, ASUS Zenfone is the right Valentine for you. It symbolizes independent love. Of course it is a virtual valentine but is defined to be ideal. With such a mesmerizing appeal, you will not be unnoticed & also as you are coupled with it, it can irradiate your loneliness.<br />
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I would give you only 5 Reasons why would it be your perfect valentine for this year<br />
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1.An ideal valentine is, who gel along with you. With attractive Zen cases & Zen Accessories, Zenfone can never let you down. These accessories or cases can be changed as we desire & hence defines us & also as per our wish. Despite being so attractive, it is also protective. In situations where we are vulnerable, these protective covers can help us out. To add to its advantage list, it is easy to fit. Isn't that a match made in heaven!!!<br />
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2.Few a times we expect from our dear ones, but he/she never gets delivered. Is that a situation in reality!! Might be yes, but this is virtual or ideal scenario. Hence, with a capacity of handling multiple tasks with high performance, there can be no complaints with this virtual valentine. Its Intel processor can aid you in browsing along with gaming with a long lasting battery backup; dictating us that it will be always around when in need.<br />
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3.When we are down, we need something to cheer us up. Zenfone with its high quality lens produces the quality photo which can bring in your memories to alive. Also, when we travel around, it can help you capture those incredible moments which can be cherished in future. Even in case of low light , the photos captured are fine and intense. Amazing features to be truly appreciated!<br />
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4. To get a Valentine so stylish & attractive and also to maintain ;-) ; I think you would need to spend a lot of time, effort and money too. But here is an ideal valentine, a phone available starting @ just Rs 5299. And, is available at online portal making it so affordable & easy to reach.<br />
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5.Does your Valentine take you to Singapore this 2015? Might be yes for a few but sure no for all. Here is a chance to fly to Singapore with your new ASUS Zenfone. A perfect get away during this lovable month & perfect gift for you on this occasion.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">So what are you waiting for, Go on, grab your own </span><a href="http://www.flipkart.com/asus" style="background-color: white; color: #990000; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><b><i>http://www.flipkart.com/asus</i></b></a><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;"><u><b><i> </i></b></u>and celebrate this Valentine with it...</span></span>Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-14483330207599464122015-01-31T03:34:00.001-08:002015-01-31T03:36:45.105-08:00Chat without Fikar in Quikr NXT!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recently even Quikr, the popular online portal network, introduced itself by means of this chat functionality into the market. They call it as 'Quikr NXT'. As explained, it uses the chat mechanism to gain trust, popularity & easiness to their customer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you are/were a customer to Quikr ( be it a buyer/seller), you would question me, "why a chat network is better than a phone call?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> A common problem what both buyer & seller phase is 'Conveying the details of the product they sell or buy'. The buyer would love to hear more about the product before he gets the confidence & Seller would love to get more satisfaction that his product is going to the right owner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Through chat this can be accomplished better compared to the phone call system. I would love to explain in 3 simple reasons being,</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><u>Seller Dilemma-</u> </i>A seller would love to see more response as and when his product goes online. He will also expect immediate response. Due to which, there will be more number of calls & sms, within his normal activity. Most of the calls he received might not be useful. Few a time I have heard people getting frustrated due to this. This is avoided using the chat system, as they avoid disclosure of phone number even when we are connected with the buyer. It can also help the seller, find a genuine buyer. If he has missed any details, he can immediately update it as and when a buyer highlights it. And as we reply when online, the issue of being in phone call 'always' is avoided.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="text-decoration: underline;">Buyer Satisfaction- </i>A buyer gets satisfied only when they get sufficient details of the product especially when shopping online. Details provided in portal never satisfies. This can be an achieved through chat as it avoids making 100's of call just for one product. For example, if a buyer is not satisfied with photo, through chat, he can demand and get it instantly. Chat can also sustain buyer confusion more quickly compare to phone calls as he is aware that the communication to the seller has reached & he has a proof for future complains if any. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><u>Increase in Seller & Buyer -This C</u>hat system can bring in many more customers, as there is privacy even when we are public. This in-turn, increases the chance of getting the products sell/buy ASAP. Hence, for a seller it can add an advantage were his product is visible for many buyers and for buyer, he would gain instant trust. Also </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Quikr NXT is available in mobile & desktop, hence is a portable mechanism where Quikr customer can communicate instantly when he is online. This adds up in increasing the customer.</span></li>
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When we imagine our face, we always wish it to be attractive, clear, fresh, smooth & auspicious be it with any gender. Ever thought why?? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit;"><i>"A fresh, clear face catches the eye; empower the energy within oneself & brings in the hidden confidence."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But when we want to cherish this idea; like any road blockers, a 'face' too gets stumbled upon from dusts to pollution, hormonal imbalance to dietary constraints & all those known factors which we can think of causing damage to the skin. And to the utmost level, the primary cause to any face damage is by a pimple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pimple; an acne, spot, zip call it whatever you want, we would have encountered once in our life span; & especially when we were in our teens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>My first encounter! </b>- </i><b> </b>To talk about my war with Pimples, it all started when I was at my VIII. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was the beginning of my first menstrual cycle. With stomach aches, constipation, uneasiness, I had to welcome 'Pimple' too, which was emerging all over my face. To make matter worse, the visible spot made few old ladies talk as, "Oh the cute girl is all set to be a Lady!!!". To my relief, It was also the time wherein few of my besties too was going through the same state. Most of our free time was all about 'pimple & it's vanquishing techniques'. Of all the hazard I thank god till date, as I have a dry pimple condition as few of my friends have that oozing white liquid puffed pimple which is pathetic to watch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Myth?</i> </b>I am utterly disgusted to share this thought, but I used to feel very relaxed & happy when I prick a pimple. There were also a myth which made me comfort that, "When we prick and remove it, It disappears quickly".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Really!!</i> </b>One good observation about my pimple was that it was having a scheduled presence. It used to appear 2-4 day before my cycle starts. I called them as "my warning signals" or "my indicators".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When we are in trouble, we tend to seek advice. Some of them which I cherished are</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Drink plenty of water" </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Considering the fact, cosmetics was a big 'NO' at my house, <i>Homemade remedies </i>were the only means through which I used to pamper myself. Few of them listed below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Going back to those days, I recall 'Neem leaves' placed in our hot water buckets during bath. This too, have added as a helping hand to get rid of my pimples & its mark. Now we can see its presence in cosmetic, one of them is the famous<i><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">'Garnier Pure Active Neem Face Wash'.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Dandruff & Pimple!</b></i><b> </b>Now its been 15 years since my teen life. Over the time these warning signals have been fading off. But it still makes its presence now or then. Additional reason has emerged for its existence, i.e. 'dandruff', another villain in this 'beauty' world. Dandruff control does do the trick, but it's still a pimple and is tough not to be seen. :-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To be truthful, I have not been an ideal user of any cosmetic products. But from the time I have set my foot out from my house I have given a try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of them is the <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Garnier Face Wash, Neem</span></i>. I declare myself of using them at irregular intervals and hence my experience may only add up to other's review. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"When we commute on public transport; we invade dust, pollution from traffic & sweats due to crowded buses. When I reach home with all that hazel, my face turns dull and urges for pampering. But having a tight schedule at home too, pampering gets sidelined. So to avoid this carelessness, I used <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Garnier 'Pure Active Neem' Face Wash</span></i>. "</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Garnier - Recommended brand in the beauty world since 1904. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Neem - Acts as Anti-oxidant, Anti-septic, Anti-toxin, Anti-germicide, Anti-fungal and many other Medicinal uses. Need I have to say anything more.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Face wash - Substitute for soap, Easy to Use & less time consuming ;-)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prevents dust/oil accumulation </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Clears small pimple marks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prevents new pimple formation</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Glows your face.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>At the end</i>,</b> pimple is something unavoidable, especially during your adolescence. Home remedies & cosmetics can reduce it up-to 99% of your problem, but that 1% is all which highlights you & your confidence level. Panicking can make a pimple the ruler of our face. Hence let that 1% pimple spend their life while you ignore. In the course, it will get tired and leave your face with/without any hospitality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">This blog post is written as a part of a contest held by Indiblogger & Garnier on common problems faced due to pimples and its effect. Also to add on the experience on </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">Garnier </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"> "Pure Active" Neem Face wash if we have used it.</span></span></div>
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Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-34196247423357612202015-01-24T02:27:00.003-08:002015-01-26T21:30:30.083-08:00ASUS ASUS ASUS!!!<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">India has now turned to gadgets for easy and comfortable life. When we talk about gadgets we can't forget the companies which influence it. As the technology is </span>revolutionizing<span style="font-family: inherit;"> we Indian's has also welcoming more and more gadget friendly </span>companies<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and one of them is 'ASUS' also known as </span><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit; line-height: 24.8888893127441px;">ASUSTeK Computer Inc.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit; line-height: 24.8888893127441px;">A week before only, I had heard about ASUS mobiles from my brother and it's everlasting features when now I am introduced by ASUS team & Indiblogger on their new arrival Laptop/PC. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;">1. The Sleek and Powerful </span><a href="http://www.flipkart.com/asus-eeebook?otracker=ch_vn_laptop_promowidget_banner_tab_1&__view=desktop" style="color: #990000; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ASUS EeeBook X205TA</a><span name="KavHltTag" style="color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <img kis_categoties="[10,15]" kis_source="2" kis_status="16" kis_threats="[]" kis_url="http://www.flipkart.com/asus-eeebook?otracker=ch_vn_laptop_promowidget_banner_tab_1&__view=desktop" src="data:image/png;base64,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" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" width:12px="" /> </span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;">2. The Ultra-Portable and Perpetually connected </span><a href="http://www.amazon.in/b?ie=UTF8&node=5731179031" style="color: #990000; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ASUS All In One PC ET2040</a><span name="KavHltTag" style="color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span name="KavHltTag" style="color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1.</span></span><a href="http://www.flipkart.com/asus-eeebook?otracker=ch_vn_laptop_promowidget_banner_tab_1&__view=desktop" style="color: #990000; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ASUS EeeBook X205TA</a> - This eBook is feather light, looks like a purse for ladies, extremely sleek both in looks & price, outstanding battery life, has one year Microsoft office subscribed; best fit for modern day people for both work & play.<br />
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2.<a href="http://www.amazon.in/b?ie=UTF8&node=5731179031" style="color: #990000; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ASUS All In One PC ET2040</a><span name="KavHltTag" style="color: #333333; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> - This all in one PC have an incredible looks and I think the most light and portable PC ever which takes up minimum space, has a built-in UPS to prevent data loss, good for multitasking and hence a good performance & also has modern innovative gesture control technology. They call it as simple, versatile & powerful; I don't think in any product you could fit all these 3 words together. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">What do I think which fits me better??</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">As a lady, I would always prefer elegance over power; but here my difference stops as I feel both are fit for ladies and relates me.</span><br />
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<li style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I can relate Eeebook, as I always prefer light weight gadgets. I remember telling it to my friend, when she asked what criteria do you choose when selecting a laptop and I said Light weight. I also purchased my 1st laptop in such a manner it is easy to carry.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">.Colors are next thing which gets </span>attracted<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and this is annoying sometime especially when I go with my husband as he never understands. You know what I meant!! ;-)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Battery & Performance is a must. I don't know about others, but only when the laptop beeps 11% battery remaining, then I </span>realize<span style="font-family: inherit;"> that I have not plugged in for charging. And, if any case you are in a location were the facility is of nil chance, you are </span>doomed<span style="font-family: inherit;">. Yes I can relate such incidents and I believe others have also experienced such s</span>ituation.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> This Eeebook avoids that by giving up to 12 hrs of battery life, a whole day and too with great performance. How awesome is that!!!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Microsoft office: Long back, this was never the issue. Now when the online market is building up, I think everyone wants to try out the </span>treasure<span style="font-family: inherit;">. And, so once the Free </span></span>Microsoft office now comes with a money tag and especially if you buy a new laptop and find one month subscription only, it will make your heart hurt especially if you are working professional. This is an added advantage and that too at such a good reasonable price for the laptop itself i.e., 15K</li>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Okay I liked Eeebook then why PC you ask!!!</span><br />
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<li>I would love to gift it to my parents. I liked the two feature which made me think so 'Portable' & 'Big Screen'. This is what my age old parents would love too.</li>
<li>Once I have a family too, I would prefer it as along with ease it also has modern touch to it like handmade gesture technology, incredible response & space saving. Going on the speed of modern days, space can be a constraint and this PC helps me resolve it.</li>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can get more details on these 2 new gadgets in </span>their<span style="font-family: inherit;"> respective links:</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"> </span><a href="http://www.flipkart.com/asus-eeebook?otracker=ch_vn_laptop_promowidget_banner_tab_1&__view=desktop" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ASUS EeeBook X205TA</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"> and </span><a href="http://www.amazon.in/b?ie=UTF8&node=5731179031" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ASUS All In One PC ET2040</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">.</span></span>Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6313160656744245022.post-35343406358541776892015-01-24T00:42:00.000-08:002015-01-26T21:30:43.003-08:00Bolder the better!<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">February is on its way; every teenager and singles in the block would be waiting for Feb 14 on their tip toes. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Don't take me wrong; I am saying so is because for us (</span><span style="background-color: white;">couples or married ), each </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">day can be a V day, right guys!! ;-)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Anyway; I am married now, passed all those stages, but if you take me to my past, I would remember Feb 14, crush & Proposals by the scene of 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai'.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Why so early Feb 14 celebration you ask, that's because Close Up (</span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span><a href="http://cupidgames.closeup.in/" style="color: #990000; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">http://cupidgames.closeup.in/</a>)<span style="font-family: inherit;"> with Indiblogger has come up with a new topic i.e., "</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">If we had to propose to our crush on Valentine's Day how would that be?" and that too '</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">The bolder the better!' </span></span><br />
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Monika was not so cheerful today. Last night she overheard her parents discussed about her marriage. She always dreamed of getting married only once she had fallen in love, a filmy way to be precise. But her parents never understood, they said, "Life is not a movie, it's not scripted. We need to go with it."<br />
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She was on her way to college when her mobile rang. It was her mom.<br />
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Mom spoke, "Hey Moni , can you come home early. We have got a very good proposal for you and they want to see you today @ 5 clock. Can you skip some classes and come soon?"<br />
Monika replied,"Mom, not again"<br />
When her mom started speaking again, she kept the phone away from her ears pretending as if listening, but not.<br />
Once her mom was done talking, she replied; "Fine, whatever. I will be there by 3.30 tops".<br />
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Monika just switched off her brain and went with the blank mindset with a tray of goodies & juices for the guest.<br />
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She entered the hall with her head down and went towards seating area. When she was about to lift her head, a kitten crossed her leg. She tripped & fell down. All juices and goodies had spread throughout the guest hall.<br />
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She heard her dad yelling at the house kitten when suddenly she was lifted by a handsome man. "Are you alright? Aunty, I think you need to take her to the room. She looked shocked"<br />
Monika unaware about the words popping up from her mouth replied, "No, no m alright. I will stay." He questioned her again joined by his mom (Monika then guessed) , "Are you sure, Moni beta. It's okay, we can wait or we can come tomorrow."<br />
She replied, "No Aunty, M fine. M not hurt".<br />
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Monika couldn't take her eyes from him. It was 'love' at first site. She started blaming herself on not hearing what her mom was telling over the phone. "What can be his name?" was all she was thinking throughout the meeting hours.<br />
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Then she saw that they were about to leave. She was stunned, "I did not get a chance to talk" was all she taught.<br />
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The Boy's mom spoke, "Moni Beta, today has been more drama for you. Take plenty of rest now, Let us meet some other time. Anyway, Rahul has seen you and you can start talking over the phone and meet if needed. We just wanted to introduce you two. Later it's up to you to decide."<br />
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Rahul...was all she heard.<br />
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<u><i style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Day before V Day 2005</i></u><br />
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It has been only day she started talking to Rahul over the phone, she had fallen in love with him. As all girls, she had dreamed to be proposed by a boy on a V day, but she couldn't loss Rahul just because of a dream. "It's been only a day and I can't expect Rahul to make the 1st move. So, I will express my feeling towards him. Be whatever the output" She thought.<br />
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She came to know that Rahul was her neighbour 'Rena' aunties cousin. She talked to her about her feeling. Rena was very excited and decided to help Monika.<br />
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Monika had called Rahul and had said that she is planning to skip her classes today and she was free to meet. They had decided to meet at an old theater. Rahul was astonished first and then agreed to Monika's request.<br />
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Rahul got ready, told his mom about the 'meet' and went towards his car.<br />
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Rahul was in for a shock when he saw his car. It was decorated with flowers, perfumed inside & a driver standing next to the car. Driver said that he was appointed by Monika and that he would be taking him to his destination.<br />
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He, with much reluctant, went inside the car. Car was decorated, with gift box, cards & music CD. Driver drove him to the old theater. The Theater board read as 'Welcome My Prince'. He met Monika on the entrance. Monika was looking stunning in a red gown.<br />
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When he was about to ask her, she said, "Please don't ask me anything now. Come inside, I have more surprise for you". Rahul was crazy about Football team, 'Chelsea', and the whole theater was filled with Photo's and Music of it. The Stage had a projector. Monika directed to a seat were they sat.<br />
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Once they sat, the whole theater lights was switched off and a movie/photo screen started playing in the projector. It was Rahul's Childhood to present story; about the events he liked, his achievements, his fun activity & so on.<br />
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At the end it wrote, "Guess I missed almost 28 years of you wonderful life. But I want to be part for the rest of your life. Will you let me in? Will you marry me?".<br />
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When lights were switched ON, he saw she was not at her seat, but was kneeling in the dais holding an electronic board which read, "Please say Yes".<br />
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Monika & Rahul are happily Married with 2 kids. He always reminds her that, "I am the luckiest man in the whole world, as I was proposed by a woman, much more reverse compare to classical means, and that too in such elegant manner to which every woman dies for"Prathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601095282636414297noreply@blogger.com0