Good message by Chetan Bhagat @ Symbiosis

Don’t just have career or academic goals. Set goals to give you a balanced, successful life. I use the word balanced before successful. Balanced means ensuring your health, relationships, mental peace are all in good order. There is no point of getting a promotion on the day of your breakup. There is no fun in driving a car if your back hurts. Shopping is not enjoyable if your mind is full of tensions. “Life is one of those races in nursery school where you have to run with a marble in a spoon kept in your mouth. If the marble falls, there is no point coming first. Same is with life where health and relationships are the marble. Your striving is only worth it if there is harmony in your life. Else, you may achieve the success, but this spark, this feeling of being excited and alive, will start to die. ………………. One thing about nurturing the spark – don’t take life seriously. Life is not meant to be taken seriously, as we are really temporary here. We are like a pre-paid card with limited validity. If we are lucky, we may last another 50 years. And 50 years is just 2,500 weekends. Do we really need to get so worked up? ……………. It’s ok, bunk a few classes, scoring low in couple of papers, goof up a few interviews, take leave from work, fall in love, little fights with your spouse. We are people, not programmed devices………” “Don’t be serious, be sincere.”!!

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Emoticon	Emotion	Interpretation
or	Happy	This was a joke.
or	Happily winking	I’m pulling your leg.
or	Sticking out tongue	“Nyahh” or “Bleh”.
or	Open-mouthed grin	I’m delighted!
or	Unhappy	I’m sad about this.
:~(	Crying	I’m VERY sad about this.
	Unemotional	I’m less than thrilled.
>:-(	Very unhappy	I’m upset!
	Wide-eyed happiness	This surprised me.
:-O	Shouting	I’m yelling, and likely upset!
	Wide-eyed shouting	I’m even more upset!
>8-O	Mad wide-eyed shouting	Now I’m really angry!
|-|	Asleep	Zzzzzz…
==|:-)	Silly	I’m Abraham Lincoln (top hat).

FEEL ME AROUND………

Whenever you are smiling
And blooming with happiness
You might not see me around

Whenever you are with your closer ones
Celebrating and enjoying all through
You might again not find me aroun’

Whenever success comes in your way
And you are progressing day by day
I might not be visible again

But, whenever there are difficult times around
Which makes you sad at times
You might not see me , but, feel me around

Veg or NonVeg

The perpetual debate that is waged about the inadequacies of a vegetarian diet versus the hazards of a non-vegetarian diet is both accurate and wrong on a number of levels and if one really looks at both groups of people and their eating habits, there is room for healthy living in both.

Confused?

As human beings, we are creatures of comfort, habit and stubbornness. People take ill from time to time by consuming an inadequate diet, overeating or from leading sedentary lives.

Did you notice the missing key words in the sentence above? There is no mention of the ‘vegetarian’ or ‘non-vegetarian’ — it is a rule that applies to both categories.

It’s not the cultural or religious beliefs we hold, but the actual diet and the food we consume that is pulling the rug out from under our feet.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that death from diabetes and heart disease alone costs India about $210 billion every year, and it is expected to increase to $335 billion in the next decade.

So the average person is more likely to die from a lifestyle disease then from an automobile accident, or infectious disease such as pneumonia.

Now to the crux of the debate, the wholesomeness of both these categories. For the most part, we can be divided into two rough categories:

The veggie lovers

The non-veggie loversA vegetarian diet (veggie-lovers) is one wherein a person consumes all types of plant products along with milk and dairy, but completely avoids consuming all meat and animal-derived foods and by-products. This includes avoiding contact with these products as well.

A non-vegetarian diet (non-veggie lovers) includes all plant foods as well as foods and by-products derived from animals like meat, poultry, fish etc.

Vegetarians and their diets

Nearly every significant study carried out on people who are vegetarians has shown the following:

Vegetarians are at an increased risk of:

Iron deficiency anemia

Zinc deficiency

Vitamin B12 deficiencyBut, hey — before you non-vegetarians jump in here and say ‘See, I told you so!’ let’s get this straight. Vegetarians can and are able to get adequate nutrition from an exclusively vegetarian diet. If they consume a variety of foods along with the right quantities from each food group, a veg diet can meet the recommendations for all nutrients. Those who focus on including foods that are rich in calcium, zinc, and Vitamin B12 to counter a potential deficiency achieve optimal health.

Of course, the most important part of this equation is exercise. If you keep that element out, no amount of healthy vegetarian food will help you in the long term.

Non-vegetarians and their diets

Non-vegetarians are consuming more and more high fat-content pork, chicken, turkey, beef and seafood than they have ever eaten in the past.

A study carried out in 2003 showed that Americans ate more of each of these foods than they did a half-century earlier. Now you might jump up and down and say, ‘Oh! That study applies to Americans only, so why bring it into a general forum?’ But let me tell you that globally, everyone loves to emulate and follow all of America’s bad habits!

The biggest increase in consumption has been for poultry. Chicken and fish in themselves have not been shown to cause chronic diseases, but when they are deep-fried in partially hydrogenated oil, they become one of the most potent causes of heart disease, as they then contain trans fatty acids.

Studies have also found that the following is true of non-vegetarians:

They have a shorter lifespan and are more prone to chronic diseases as compared to vegetarians.

On an average, they are more at risk from heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.

Predominantly, they eat lesser amounts of fruit and vegetables than recommended.So is it better to be a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian?

Today, both these categories are falling short. Looking at the current eating trends of a veggie lover and a non-veggie lover, they are both consuming more of refined cereals (white bread, white rice etc), as compared to whole grains (whole wheat bread, brown rice etc). Refined grains are devoid of their vitamins and fibre, due to the polishing process.

Have you counted how many varieties of packaged and processed foods are available on the shelves today, for both non-veg and veg diets? Well! Don’t try to count as it will make your head spin. We are all emptying our pockets for convenience, at the cost of damaging our health. The only ones laughing all the way to the bank are the manufacturers of these products.

We are consuming more of processed and ready-to-eat foods that are baked and fried in place of wholesome foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables. Also let’s talk about salt. Huge amounts of salt are found in baked goods, packaged and processed foods and fatty meats. The combination of all the above, ie high intake of refined cereals, baked products, fried goods, salt and fatty meats promote obesity, heart disease, stroke and diabetes (please note, dear reader, that this applies to both veggie lovers and non-veggie lovers). So it’s not the meat or lack of it that’s killing us — it’s the use of refined foods (that are devoid of natural and healthy nutrients) and foods containing saturated fats and cholesterol.

Therein lies our universal problem and solution: stop the debate on which category is better and understand the common problem.

We Indians have turned into a nation of foodies:

Fast foodies

Fried foodiesThe fact is, both diets can help us achieve optimum health, prevent nutrient deficiencies and other chronic diseases if the focus is towards maintaining a healthy and adequate diet by choosing the right qualities and quantities of food.

Both vegetarians and non-vegetarians need to start consuming more servings of fresh vegetables and fruit daily, irrespective of their lifestyle choices and exercising adequately. More importantly, they need to change their attitude from ‘fast and fried tastes best’ to a ‘fresh is better’ approach.

truly copied,

Niranjan

MANNERS FOR MEN

As a Single Man by Michelle J. Hoppe I have heard it said that a title does not make a gentleman, but rather his manners. Truthfully, any titled male is a gentleman, but that does not necessarily means he acts appropriately. And there are those of the lowest birth who are the truest of gentlemen. So what exactly is a gentleman? A true gentleman is true to himself, is of moral strength and is thoughtful of others. He regards the rights and feelings of others, sometimes at his own expense. So how does this translate into manners? Let’s start at the beginning….

CHILDHOOD Parents set the first examples for their children. Children learn what they observe at home. Therefore, a house filled with humor and contentment will raise a happy child. A house filled with slander and fault-finding will negate any lessons in etiquette the parent is trying to teach. Courtesy and politeness form a solid basis for a future gentleman, and should be practiced as well as taught. These manners, if learned properly, are carried into the school years. It is in school that boys begin to also learn the spirit of sportsmanship. A gentleman loses with grace, does not complain, and does not cheat.

ADULTHOOD Introductions An introduction is regarded as a social endorsement, and must be mutually agreeable between the parties being introduced. A gentleman never introduces himself to a lady. Only after she has granted permission can a mutual friend introduce them. The proper form of introduction is to present the gentleman to the lady. The person doing the introduction bows to the lady and says, “Miss Jones, allow me to introduce you to Mr. Smith.” They both bow slightly and the gentleman opens conversation. A gentleman is careful about the character of any person he introduces to friends.

In the Street A gentleman’s duty is always to his lady. He keeps to the curb side of the walk to protect her from the street, and steps aside for any other ladies who may approach them. In crowds, he may guide her with a hand to the shoulder, but never to the waist.

In meeting an acquaintance, the gentleman nods for a male friend, but tips his hat for a man of higher distinction. He always raises his hat for a lady. The right of acknowledgement rests with the lady, however, and a gentleman waits for the lady to make the first move.

The well-mannered man never puts out his hand in greeting unless the lady extends hers. Again, he defers to the lady to act first. Whistling and singing are considered in poor taste on city streets, although allowed on the quiet country road.

A gentleman never walks with his hands in his pockets. Conversations A good education is a sound basis for carrying on conversation. A gentleman should be able to talk on a variety of subjects, although he should never use vulgarisms in speech. Simplicity and terseness are the characteristics of a highly-cultivated person. A gentleman should also be a good listener, even if the talker is prolific. A gentleman conceals his dislikes and disgusts. Compliments are encouraged, but only if they are sincere. Flattery should be avoided at all costs. Slang is considered vulgar, and should never be used. Scandal is the least excusable of all conversational vulgarities. Interruption of speech is also a sin against good breeding. To show interest in the concerns of others is very complimentary, and should be practiced in conversation.

Finally, a gentleman never mentions private matters in public or mixed assembly. Dinner Parties and Receptions A gentleman is obliged to accept any invitation he receives, unless previously engaged. If he can not attend a function, he should inform the hostess as soon as possible. It is in poor manners to decline once an invitation has been accepted, especially the day of the event. A gentleman must not wear gloves to a dinner party. He has a grace of fifteen minutes past the invited time to arrive, although arriving too early is more pardonable than arriving too late. The servant who admits him takes his overcoat and hat. Should a lady be with him, he accompanies her upstairs and she enters the room slightly in front of him. The first person a gentleman greets upon entering the drawing room is the hostess. She introduces him to anyone in the party he does not know. She will then assign him a lady to escort into dinner, and he must make small talk with her until dinner is announced. A gentleman offers his lady the arm that will place her on the wall side of the staircase, if there is one. If not, he offers his right arm to his lady. Once in the dining room, he assists the lady into her seat, which is to his right. He must maintain conversation throughout the dinner, no matter how hungry he is. The wineglass is never drained at a draught in a party, nor is it polite to eat too quickly or noisily. Thanking the servers may be done in moderation. Once dinner is over, the gentleman nearest the door opens it for the ladies and stands by it until they have departed the room. The gentlemen leave the dining room together after conversation, unless the host grants a man the permission to join the ladies by himself. The gentleman of highest distinction leaves first, and the host last. Once tea is passed around in the drawing room, the gentlemen take the empty cups from the ladies and place them in a safe spot. If a lady rises to sing or play the piano, the gentleman nearest the piano escorts her and arranges her music. The elders of the party make the first departure, unless a younger gentleman has a pressing engagement, like escorting a young lady to a ball.

A guest never leaves a party without saying good-night to his host and hostess. In A Carriage A man offers his right hand to the senior member of the party and walks her to the carriage, then opens the door with his left hand. He offers his arm to each lady in turn, protecting them from the elements as necessary. If he is not joining them, he closes the door and gives the orders to the footman or coachman. He then raises his hat as they drive away. If he joins them, he always takes the backward facing seat, unless he is invited to share the seat facing the horses. He should never raise or lower the windows unless invited to do so. On Horseback If a gentleman is riding alone, he must not gallop noisily past a lady, so as not to startle her horse. In accompanying a lady, a gentleman keeps to her right, whether in town or on country roads. In a meet of hounds, a gentleman, when approaching ladies in a carriage, should not linger on a fidgety horse, as he may override the hounds. When a gentleman assists a lady onto horseback, he takes her left foot in his right hand, and when she springs, he helps her to the saddle. He then adjusts her left foot in the stirrup and arranges her habit for her. This is just a sampling of the strict code of behavior a man must follow in order to be considered a true gentleman. This only touches on the surface, and covers behavior in general social situations.

truly copied,

Niranjan Singh

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Happy Holi – Festival of colour

Holi Hai!! Holi Aaee Re – Lata Mangeshkar, Mahendra Kapoor !!

Wish you a very mastiful and colourful Happy Holi!

O Hansni..

“Tere Chehere Se Nazar Nahin Hatati”

Oscars 2009 : SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE