Confident with the 'Right Hand'

There were many instance's where I have found Guardian's/Parents holding their child's hands while walking on the road. It might be a simple view with no importance, but I always thought why do they hold the child on the side where there are chances that the vehicle could hit them, the same could be done by holding their hands on the left side why always the right?? Now that I am the mother I know the answer to it. It is not which side that the child is walking it is because on which side am i confident to protect the child with the sudden reflex if any untoward occurrences. All simple things that we see do have a reason behind it.

Something to learn from Japan's Tragedy

1. THE CALM
Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.
2. THE DIGNITY
Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.
3. THE ABILITY
The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.
4. THE GRACE
People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.
5. THE ORDER
No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.
6. THE SACRIFICE
Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?
7. THE TENDERNESS
Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak
8. THE TRAINING
The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.
9. THE MEDIA
They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.
10. THE CONSCIENCE
When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly

Book Review - The Kite Runner

My first reaction after completing the only activity I did today - reading the book "The Kite Runner" is to write this blog. I want to thank the author Dr. Khaled Hosseni. for his wonderful creation. He is a doctor by profession but his passion is to write books. Hoping that Mr. Khaled would read this note I write to him.

Dear Dr.Khaled,
I just happen to complete reading your book "The kite runner". I am completely moved by your words. You definately know how to translate your thoughts to words that attract any reader to complete the book in one go. I like all the characters in this book which teaches how to handle obstables in life. Everytime i think that the book is reaching a happy ending you put in a complete twist to the story. The book has encouraged me to write more like Amir Jan. I pray that God bless you to write more books and at least change the way people think about the fortunes that they possess. Thank you very much.

Books for our Angles

My son is 4 year old and my focus now is how to get his attention to read books. I encourage him to read books in the library, but we both turn out to be noisy and the librarian gets annoyed and warns us. Embarrassed, I pull him out from the library. This is the situation every time.

I was fortunate to attend a book exhibition at office and I noticed a book named "Magic Pot" - typically meant for small children. When I went through the content of the book there are essential tricks to get the kid's attention but the guide/reader should show the enthusiasm in reading it too.

Topics covered involves kids to

• write number
• alphabets
• solve maze puzzles
• recognize actions
• colour worksheet
• puzzle to check memory
• simple games
• do simple crafts
• find the difference in pictures
• recognize matching items

enough things to get the kids engaged.

I have subscribed this book for around 4 months, and my son now knows which is the page in the book which provides instructions to do the crafts.

I recommend all parents of kids 4 to 7 year old to subscribe this book. And I would suggest that it would be a good birthday gift to kids.

This is the link where you can subscribe - http://subscribe.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMeMart.dll/presidio/demand/home.do

2012 December!!

Glad to write a blog now. It's been sometime. I need my thoughts to be flushed out right ? This is a very good place. What I today want to blabber is about the event or should I tell the havoc that is going to take place in 2012. The reason this came to my mind suddenly is because today when I was returning from office I found two temple's that i pass by regularly decorated with bright lights and crowd to a great extent. Even though I have little knowledge on the functions that the south indians celebrate, i was sure there was nothing special today, or I doubted for ones. As I reached my home my first question to my mom was if today was a auspicious day. When I told her the reason of my curiousness she answered that people are praying for the terrible day of 2012 December does not happen, they all have decided to walk by foot to the temple and pray to the God. How did she get this info..by TV9 news. The one and only news channel which provides all weird news other than what really matters to people around.

My reaction to this : Let me see that day.
I am a tenant to this universe and eventually I will have to leave, it would be quite early so enjoy until then than thinking about what the hell is going to happen.

I have the date - 21st December 2012. I am eagerly waiting for that day :)

Year 2010-one good year

Last day of the year 2010. Reflecting the major changes happened during this year. Lessons learnt are huge. I have become more strong. I suddenly seem to think what is the purpose of my existence. It is a very important question and do not know if one thinks at least once in a while like that. Hitler was born to create havoc, he was tried to be assassinated 29 times and fate was in favour of him. It's only after he did what he was meant for he easily committed suicide. May be I will get my answer sometime in my life.
What I miss is my earlier company. Company in terms of Organisation, Building, People working with and every item i had to encounter with during my 5 year role there. But departure is a part of life. I did learnt the good side of the departure. I know that I have imbibed 5% more social knowledge than the people in that company of the outer world. Believe me, life teaches a lot and I have learnt a lot.
Looking forward to a wonderful year with dreams that I have in my heart to be fulfilled.
(Photo attached - Is the farewell greeting from my good colleagues)

The City Market

Hello there! i.e if any one is ever reading this :)
I had being to the City Market of Bengaluru today. The rate of visit by me at this spot is once a year. I suggest that those who have not landed in this place ones should. I will give you a vague explanation of this location. It's a market, obviously, without saying it goes that it's 'the' crowded place anytime between 3am in the morning to 12am in the night. You will mostly witness the male figure around. Only few ladies found and they are mostly Business women (Please do not picture a slim and trim dressed lady with a good looking handbag, just think of the opposite). It is the most untidiest place , anybody who has visited this place can testify this fact. Health conscious people are warned to visit this place. Because you need to be careful of each step you place there. The odour around some places are deleterious. But, i am sure one gets used to that within few minutes from the entrance. The best thing to begin with in this location is anything you think you want is available. The extreme of 'best' is we can never know where its exactly found unless you hunt. It's like the treasure hunt game - you are left alone in a huge place which is unclean and stinking with lots of strangers around who gives you a hostile stare because you are dressed different and you need to hunt your required list. Focusing only that which is most unlikely to happen fast. Footpaths are available, but are seldom used because it's occupied by the hawkers who pay their so called 'daily rent' to the insincere policemen for a 3 X3 feet ground on the footpath. Shops are not pleasing but its surprising to see the storage. Unexpected can be found. Today I found a apparel for 250/- which in Westlife could cost be 1,200/- . I am sure your mouths for a moment would have unconsciously spelt out "WOW". Yes, i also rely on quality and i did not find anything which i need to compromise on. The area that I am referring to is exactly call "Chickpet" = Chikka (small) + Pete (town) . But, it is not small, it humongous. So, give a visit.

What attracted me at this place ? - It's the people who are settled in this locality completely comfortable of the commotion around and do business. There is a great deal to learn from them. Starting from a man who stands on the road and advertises his shop by mouth and attracting them to his shop and the owner of the shop who handles the bargain of the Customer in such a way that he makes sure of a mutual settlement that the customer is not offended.