Aries  Birth stone Diamond You like... Sincere people, freedom, being busy, laughing at silly jokes and scary movies (sometimes). You dislike... Gossip, moody mates, being taken for granted and you absolutely hate lies. You're best at... Leading the pack as a leader, pushing yourself to the limit and making difficult decisions Deep down... U are just a sensitive softie with a lust for life 'n' love. U dream of having a gang of mates, a happy home environment 'n' wild holiday adventures. Your career... Choose a job in publishing, entertaining or climb to the top as a company boss - anything where you're in charge of exciting and interesting projects. Fashion Tight-fitting clothes in bright colours (red especially) look great on you - as do sporty-looking clothes or anything fashionably stripey. Fluffy, girlie clobber isn't your style at all. As a mate... A friendly and focused type, u want everyone to be happy. U can't stand dishonesty or people who talk behind ur back and won't be shy to mouth off at 'em if they do. As a girlfriend... U take the lead in a relationship, teasing ur boy wiv passionate kisses 'n' behind-the-scenes butt squeezes. If he's worth his salt 'n' wants to keep u, he'll return th! e favour with hot dates and plenty of pressies. If your boyf's an Aries... He lurves being in charge, so let 'im off once in a while 'n' pretend he is. Tell him how clever, capable 'n' cute he is 'n' he'll be eating out of ur hand. Mind the temper though - he's far from bootylicious when he's blowing his top. Play it cool till he's calm and then wait for him to say sorry. He must've been the one who was wrong, right? Celebrity Ariens: Jennifer Love Hewitt, (21/3/79), Damon Albarn 23/3/68), Sarah Jessica Parker 25/3/65, Elton John (25/3/47), Mariah Carey (27/3/69), Chris Evans (1/4/66), Victoria Beckham (7/4/75) and Sarah Michelle Gellar (14/4/77). Taurus  ! Birth stone Emerald You like... Yummy food, clothes, massages, nature and being tickled (gently). You dislike... Naff jeans, pushy people, ear-splitting music and being rushed. You're best at... Creating something beautiful out of nothing - think cooking, art or gardening. Deep down... U need to know that people love u 'n' want 'em to show it. While you're not a show-off, u do like to be noticed and enjoy getting compliments. Secretly, you are keen to make lots of money. Your career... Think money, nature and beauty. Choose from banking, art, accounting, music and gardening. Fashion You're more concerned with comfort than looking like a supermodel. You enjoy shopping for clothes, b! ut don't like spending too much on them. You love pretty dresses and dainty shoes are a must! Although you like to look good, you don't like your clothes to attract too much attention. You like well-cut, not-too-tight clothes best in soft, natural fabrics. As a mate... A lovable, loyal sort, your close friends can always count on u when the going gets tough. Stubborn beyond belief, u find it difficult to say sorry, but you'll make an effort to patch things up. And u don't forget birthdays. As a girlfriend... You need romance like a fish needs water. Good food, bear hugs 'n' mountains of flowers make you mushy. Loyal 'n' affectionate, you expect ur boyf to be faithful. If he cheats on you, he's in serious trouble If your boyf's a Taurus Make an effort to dress up for dates. These types have great style and appreciate u going to all that trouble. Don't rush ur crush either - he likes to! take his time when kissing, eating or chatting. Be patient with him or you'll scare him off. Taurus boys are slow-moving sweeties 'n' he's worth the wait. Celebrity Taureans Uma Thurman (29/4/70), Michelle Pfeiffer (29/4/58), David Beckham (2/5/76), Richard Blackwood (5/5/72), George Clooney (6/5/61), U2's Bono (10/5/60), Martine McCutcheon (14/5/76), Natalie Appleton (14/5/73) and Janet Jackson (16/5/66). Gemini  Birth stone Pearl or moonstone. You like... Interesting conversations, wacky movies, new places 'n' people and being first in line for the latest CD or fashion trend.. You dislike... Being told what to do, being told what not to do and people who sit in ur space for hours saying nothing. You're best at... Organising parties, thinking up brilliant ideas for projects 'n' stuff and doing six different things at the same time. Deep down... U are always looking around the corner for the next exciting person, place or adventure to stimulate ur restless mind. U like to be involved in whatever's happening and hate being left out of things. Your career... Bend ur mind a! round a career in computer technology, theatre directing or feed ur adrenalin by becoming a circus performer. Fashion With fashion, as with everything else, you're a creature of extremes. One day, you'll pull out all the stops and really go to town on your appearance, the next you'll deliberately dress down. Yellow's your top colour but actually, you look good in any bright shade. You're a complete sucker for shoes, especially non-sensible ones, but being such a fast walker, you'd probably do your feet a favour by sometimes opting for less crazy styles. As a mate... You are loads of fun to be around. People love your sense of humour and laugh-a-minute conversations. Always game to try out new things, u really are the life of the party and mates think u are just fab. As a girlfriend... U get bored easily, so ur boyf's got to be a fun sort who enjoys surprising u. Clever and witty, u are quick to ditch someone who can't match ur mental magnetism, bu! t watch that sharp tongue and learn patience. Not everyone's as brilliantly brainy as u! If your boyf's a Gemini.. Learn to think on ur feet. He likes to play word games with u so best u engage that brain at all times. Not as physically affectionate as other signs, he is still a major flirt and loves being surrounded by girls.. So don't be shy to play hard-to-get sometimes. He'll love the challenge. Celebrity Geminis Naomi Campbell (22/5/70), Lenny Kravitz (26/5/64), Denise Van Outen (27/5/74), Kylie Minogue (28/5/68), Noel Gallagher (29/5/67), Mel B (29/5/75), Angelina Jolie (4/6/76), Johnny Depp (9/6/63), Liz Hurley (10/6/65), Nicole Kidman (20/6/66) and Prince William (21/6/82). Cancer       Birth stone Ruby. You like... Spending time at home, family get togethers, making pizza with mates and listening to soothing music. You dislike... Violent movies, people who shout at u and being let down by those u love. You're best at... Making people feel good about themselves, listening to their problems and being a trustworthy, loyal mate. Deep down... U want peace more than anything. Home life is important to u and if there's domestic squabbling, u become deeply depressed. Your career... Become a musician, journalist, interior decorator or chef. Fashion Cancerians tend to have simple tastes: loose-fi! tting clothes in natural fabrics and dark colours. You prefer unfussy outfits, but that doesn't mean you don't like to glam it up when you're in the right mood. As a mate... U are a gentle person who may be quite possessive of ur friends. If someone lets u down, u may brood in ur room for days. But when u feel safe 'n' secure, ur generous personality takes over and mates get spoilt rotten. As a girlfriend... U are sensitive and moody, so u like lots of cuddles and kisses to keep balanced 'n' chirpy. Quite secretive, u are shy to reveal ur feelings at first but warm up once ur boyf gets to know u better. If your boyf's a Cancer... Tread carefully, girl. He's got an ultra-soft heart that breaks easily. Not one for wild flings, he enjoys spending time alone with u 'n' may even be a bit clingy when u wanna go off on ur own for a bit. Celebrity Cancerians George Michael (25/6/63), Adam Woodyatt - Ian Beale in EastEnders (28/6/69), Liv Tyler (1/7/77), Keith Duffy(1/7/74), Pamela Anderson (1/7/67), Shane Lynch (3/7/76), Tom Cruise (3/7/62), Courtney Love (9/7/64), Tom Hanks (9/7/56), Anna Friel (12/7/76), Gisele Bundchen (20/7/80) and Robin Williams (21/7/52). You're best at... Making people feel good about themselves, listening to their problems a! nd being a trustworthy, loyal mate. Deep down... U want peace more than anything. Home life is important to u and if there's domestic squabbling, u become deeply d! epressed. Your career... Become a musician, journalist, interior decorator or chef. Fashion Cancerians tend to have simple tastes: loose-fitting clothes in natural fabrics and dark colours. You prefer unfussy outfits, but that doesn't mean you don't like to g! lam it up when you're in the right mood. As a mate... U are a gentle person who may be quite possessive of ur friends. If someone lets u down, u may brood in ur room for days. But when u feel safe 'n' secure, ur generous personality takes over and mates get spoilt rotten. As a girlfriend... U are sensitive and moody, so u like lots of cuddles and kisses to keep balanced 'n' chirpy. Quite secretive, u are shy to reveal ur feelings at first but warm up once ur boyf gets to know u better. If your boyf's a Cancer... Tread carefully, girl. He's got an ultra-soft heart that breaks easily. Not one for wild flings, he enjoys spending time alone with u 'n' may even be a bit clingy when u wanna go off on ur own for a bit. Celebrity Cancerians George Michael (25/6/63), Adam Woodyatt - Ian Beale in EastEnders (28/6/69), Liv Tyler (1/7/77), Keith Duffy(1/7/74), Pamela Anderson (1/7/67), Shane Lynch (3/7/76), Tom Cruise (3/7/62), Courtney Love (9/7/64), Tom Hanks (9/7/56), Anna Friel (12/7/76), Gisele Bundchen (20/7/80) and Robin Williams (21/7/52). Leo  Birth stone Star onyx. You like... Bold colours, big laughs 'n' being the centre of attention. You dislike... Boring nights in, being told off and being ignored in the street. You're best at... Showing off ur best side at parties and on stage, motivating people when they're fed up and being the first one to volunteer for a ! dangerous mission.

Deep down... U need to be noticed for all the good stuff u do. Helpful but haughty, u will do anything for those u love, as long as they shower u with affection and thanks. Your career... Film director, architect, photographer or sports administrator Fashion You like fashion, but like to mix stuff you already own with new items. This! can set you apart from the crowd and that's fine by you - even if people do stare sometimes. You adore all that glitters - from lurex to lame. You can be conservative when you need to be but ideally you like to look a bit flashy. As a mate... U are the natural leader of the pack. Friends flock around to soak up ur energy like moths to a flame. Watch that big head though - nobody likes an egomaniac. Display ur generous side and remember that pride comes before a fall. As a girlfriend... Bright, bold and bodacious, u turn heads wherever u go. No shrinking violet, u are passionate and faithful in love, but expect ur honey to worship at ur feet. U crave attention and may sulk for days if u don't get it! If your boyf's an Leo.. Watch out world - this one's hot. Vain and confident, he'll sweep u off ur feet and make u feel like a princess. Tell him how precious he is and he'll purr like a well-fed tabby. Forget to tell him and he'll ! start clawing the furniture in a fury. A Leo boy believes he is king of the beasts. Celebrity Leos Jennifer Lopez (24/7/70), Matt Le Blanc (25/7/67), Kate Beckinsale (26/7/74), Sandra Bullock (26/7/64), Kevin Spacey (26/7/59), Lisa Kudrow (30/7/63), Fatboy Slim (31/7/63), Geri Halliwell (6/8/72), Barbara Windsor - Peggy in EastEnders (6/8/37), Melanie Griffith (9/8/57), Whitney Houston (9/8/63), Antonio Banderas (10/8/60), Halle Berry (14/8/68), Ben Affleck (15/8/72), Madonna (16/8/58), Matthew Perry (19/8/69).

Virgo  Birth stone Sapphire. You like... Paying attention to detail, solving difficult problems and getting the job done on time. You dislike... Confused and lazy people, pointless conversations and mates who can't make up their minds about where to go for coffee. You're best at... Organising projects, meeting deadlines, staying out of trouble and keeping ur head when everyone else is running around in circles.

Deep down... U wish the world was run by Virgos, coz if it was, there'd be no long queues at the mall and no computer crashes. Chaos confuses and annoys u. Your career... Attention to detail is ur thing, so become an anthropologist, police chief, undercover agent or magazine editor. Fashion You like to be trendy, but won't wear clothes you know don't suit you. You like to be neat, clean and smart - even when you're slobbing out, your baggy jeans will be ironed to a crisp! Simple clothes appeal the most, but you do like the occasional frill and flounce. As a mate... U are a kind, helpful person but have a very critical side. U pick ur friends carefully a! nd choose quality over quantity. Try not to judge them too harshly - not everyone is as clean, organised and together as u are.. As a girlfriend... Forget the tear-jerking cards 'n' furry teddies - Virgo girls are practical, honest and expect high standards from their sweethearts. U work hard at a relationship as u don't believe in failure, so he's lucky to have someone as dedicated as u on his side. If your boyf's a Virgo... Don't play emotional games with him, no matter how fed up u are. He prefers to use his head, not his heart, to sort out relationship rifts, so always be clear and honest about what u want from him. He expects the same from u, so be blunt and don't beat around the bush. Celebrity Virgos: Richard Neville - ex-Five (23/8/79), Shania Twain (28/8/65), Michael Jackson (29/8/58), Cameron Diaz (30/8/72), Salma Hayek (2/9/68), Keanu Reeves (2/9/65), Hugh Grant (9/9/60), Macy Gray (9/9/70), Prince Harry (15/9/84), Davina McCall (16/9/67), Jada Pinke! tt (19/9/71), Jarvis Cocker (19/9/66), Liam Gallagher (21/9/72) and Billie Piper (22/9/82).

Libra  Birth stone Opal or aquamarine You like... Pretty ornaments, cuddly toys, romance and candles. You dislike... Loud comput! er games, wrestling, yesterday's fashions and being lonely. You're best at... Patching up problems between mates, always seeing both sides of the story and surrounding yourself with beautiful things and people.

Deep down... You yearn to find ur soul mate - the one man who will sweep u off ur feet and ride into the sunset on a big white horse. Love and relationships are what matter to u most. Your career... In keeping with ur caring nature, choose veterinary science, teaching or medicine. Fashion You like clothes with a sexy, feminine feel. You love frills and flounces but won't wear them unless they're in fashion. You look good in a variety of colours from bright red and navy to softer, more pastelly shades. When it comes to accessories, you like jewellery but it has to be discreet and understated. No tiaras for you, thanks very much! As a mate... U will go to any lengths to avoid tiffs and hate it when a friendship breaks up. Ur mates find u interesting and objective but they get frustrated when u can't make up ur mind. Mostly, though, they think u are trustworthy and terrific. As a girlfriend... U love being part of a couple and will work ur socks off to keep things calm 'n' cosy. Arguments bother u so u would rather avoid an issue than knuckle down and sort it out. U ! are happiest when everything's rosy and crumble into a tearful heap when it's not. If your boyf's a Libra... Expect him to be a good listener but give him space to say his piece too. Libra boys find it difficult to make tough decisions, so learn to read his mood and take the lead about where to go on dates, etc. He'll soon come round if u handle with care. Celebrity Libras Michael Douglas (25/9/44), Catherine Zeta-Jones (25/9/69), Declan Donnelly (25/9/77), Will Smith (25/9/68), Gwyneth Paltrow (28/9/73), Gwen Stefani (3/10/69), Alicia Silverstone (4/10/76), Kate Winslet (5/10/75), Sigourney Weaver (8/10/49), Matt Damon (8/10/68), Eminem (17/10/72) and Dannii Minogue (20/10/70)

Scorpio  Birth stone Topaz. You like... Mystery novels, candlelit dinners and knowing everybody else's business. You dislike... People competing with u, revealing ur inner secrets and being asked embarrassing questions. You're best at... Figuring out what makes people tick, picking yourself up when ur down and being brave enough to try out new things.
Deep down... U enjoy finding out more about the world around u and will work hard to make a success of ur life. U want to get to the top and u usually do. Your career... Bring out the drama queen in u by becoming an actor, hotel manager, PR boss or restaurant owner. Fashion

Every person those who r far away from their parents for jobs should have to read this heart touching mail!!!


                  ONE BEDROOM FLAT...

WRITTEN BY AN INDIAN ENGINEER..

A Bitter Reality

As the dream of most parents I had acquired a degree in
Engineering and joined a company based in USA, the
land of braves and opportunity. When I arrived in the USA, it
was as if a dream had come true.


Here at last I was in the place where I want to be. I decided I
would be staying in this country for about Five years in which
time I would have earned enough money to settle down in India.

My father was a government employee and after his retirement,
the only asset he could acquire was a decent one bedroom flat.


I wanted to do some thing more than him. I started feeling
homesick and lonely as the time passed. I used to call home and
speak to my parents every week using cheap international phone
cards. Two years passed, two years of Burgers at McDonald's and
pizzas and discos and 2 years watching the foreign exchange
rate getting happy whenever the Rupee value went down.

Finally I decided to get married.. Told my parents that I have
only 10 days of holidays and everything must be done within
these 10 days. I got my ticket booked in the cheapest flight.
Was jubilant and was actually enjoying hopping for gifts for
all my friends back home. If I miss anyone then there will be
talks.. After reaching home I spent home one week going through
all the photographs of girls and as the time was getting
shorter I was forced to select one candidate.


In-laws told me, to my surprise, that I would have to get
married in 2-3 days, as I will not get anymore holidays. After
the marriage, it was time to return to USA, after giving some
money to my parents and telling the neighbors to look after
them, we returned to USA.


My wife enjoyed this country for about two months and then she
started feeling lonely. The frequency of calling India
increased to twice in a week sometimes 3 times a week. Our
savings started diminishing.

After two more years we started to
have kids. Two lovely kids, a boy and a girl, were gifted to us
by the almighty. Every time I spoke to my parents, they asked
me to come to India so that they can see their grand-children.


Every year I decide to go to India… But part work part
monetary conditions prevented it. Years went by and visiting
India was a distant dream. Then suddenly one day I got a
message that my parents were seriously sick.. I tried but I
couldn't get any holidays and thus could not go to India ... The
next message I got was my parents had passed away and as there
was no one to do the last rights the society members had done
whatever they could. I was depressed. My parents had passed
away without seeing their grand children.


After couple more years passed away, much to my children's
dislike and my wife's joy we returned to India to settle down.
I started to look for a suitable property, but to my dismay my
savings were short and the property prices had gone up during
all these years. I had to return to the USA...


My wife refused to come back with me and my children refused to
stay in India... My 2 children and I returned to USA after
promising my wife I would be back for good after two years.

Time passed by, my daughter decided to get married to an
American and my son was happy living in USA... I decided that
had enough and wound-up every thing and returned to India... I
had just enough money to buy a decent 02 bedroom flat in a
well-developed locality.


Now I am 60 years old and the only time I go out of the flat is
for the routine visit to the nearby temple. My faithful wife
has also left me and gone to the holy abode.

Sometimes

I wondered was it worth all this?

My father, even after staying in India,

Had a house to his name and I too have
the same nothing more.

I lost my parents and children for just ONE EXTRA BEDROOM.

Looking out from the window I see a lot of children dancing.
This damned cable TV has spoiled our new generation and these
children are losing their values and culture because of it. I
get occasional cards from my children asking I am alright. Well
at least they remember me.


Now perhaps after I die it will be the neighbors again who will
be performing my last rights, God Bless them.

But the question
still
remains 'was all this worth it?'

I am still searching for an answer.................!!!

START THINKING

IS IT JUST FOR ONE EXTRA BEDROOM???

LIFE IS BEYOND THIS …..DON'T JUST LEAVE YOUR LIFE ……..
START LIVING IT …….
LIVE IT AS YOU WANT IT TO BE ……

Came across this, a good article for people with headaches

Dr. Sarvotham  www.drsarvotham.in
Acu Cranio Therapy, spin care clinc acupressure, Infantry road,

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Headache is a common problem, specially among the working crowd. Headache is caused due to several factors, but we can put it under three broad categories -

1.Tension – This is the most common cause of headache. Tension creates a spasm of the muscles at the back of the neck. The muscle spasm gets the tissues over the surface of the cranium and thus, the pain is felt not only on in the neck but also on the forehead.

2.Migraine – Migraine is the abnormality of the nervous system. This strain on the nervous system is caused due to eye strain, shock, stomach disorders etc. Migraine is a chronic disease which needs medical attention.

3.Cluster Headache – Cluster headaches are repetitive and gets back several times in a month. These are generally caused due to constant pressure on the nerves like alcohol consumption, chain smoking etc.

Headaches are very disturbing and restricts your attention to the pain alone. At this moment pain killer seems to be the only solution to get relief form headache. Pain killers, however, have side effects. Here are few home remedies to get relief from headache -

1.For chronic headache, eat sliced apple with salt everyday in the morning for a week.

2.Crush lemon crust into a fine powder and make it into a paste with the use of water. Apply this on the forehead. This is quick relief form headache caused due to tension.

3.Apply a small amount of Eucalyptus oil on the center of the head and cover it with a towel dipped in warm water. This is one of the most effective ways of curing pain.

4.Put 3 drops of ghee in your nostrils for a week to get rid of headache from cold.

5.Drink a glass of water with a teaspoon of honey every morning to treat chronic headache.

6.Grind watermelon seeds with poppy seeds and consume three grams of it everyday if you are suffering constant pain.

7.Application of sandalwood paste on the forehead is one of the tradition ways of curing headache.

These seven tips will surely give you quick relief from headache and does not have any side effects. They not only get you relief from headache but also treats it, so that you don't suffer the symptoms again.

Namma Bengaluru

One of my friend sent me these picture of Namma Bangalore long back thought of sharing with all.

Welcome back into the past. here are some images of Bangalore, generations old,  that are apparently lost in the pages of history.
Come, travel with me back in time to the Bangalore in the days of the Raj, when it was still a small cantonment town. The year was 1946.
And the place, Namma Bengalooru

Does this frame look familiar? It should.
Th is is the BRIGADE ROAD .    

The left hand side building is still standing, and housed the Ashok Electricals, the Post Office, now it is the LEE and Louis Phillip showroom. The road hasn't got any bigger, but the traffic and the crowd definitely has.  
  

and here's the SOUTH PARADE road                                                       Any guesses what it is called now?
THE M.G. ROAD. Yeah. The building you are seeing is the Higginbothams bookstore, which looks dilapidated on the present day.  
 

The above picture is of Hosur Road . the  present day electronics, IT and BPO Hub.
  

                     The town hall area
  

This strong stone building is now only known as the Oriental Building( presently houses the LIC) and is at the intersection of MG Road ( then called as, South Parade) and St. Marks Road. There apparently was a large circle at this juncture as can be seen in the photograph. The road you are looking at is St. Marks Road  
   

This is the Mayo hall. It sure looks much more regal than what it does today. It houses the Courts and was apparently also one of the main Police Station jails. I do not believe that the staircase shown in the picture still exists, and the view is supposedly that from Residency Road, only after taking a print out will I be able to compare because the building is so symmetrical . 

Observe something?? The license plate shows BAN565  suggests that there were under 1000 cars in Bangalore in 1946.
Or in the entire state (then known as the state of Mysore).    

Can't we have Good, Clean Bus-stops

Have you ever been to Bus-stops. Recently, I started traveling by bus since I have the good facility of transportation that is an Volvo to Magdi road. Normally, we get buses lined up. The day before the Ayodhya Verdict was to be passed, I had to travel and there were less Volvo buses. I had to wait for almost an hour, was not able to sit on the seat of the Bus-stop since just back of the seat it was so sharp smell of urine, and spited chewed pan-beeda all over. I was wondering how people can do this....there came an Bus-Conductor who jumped the fencing of the bus-stop and used the premises for urinating. No one notices or no one is bothered. I saw people from other states who work for daily wages standing in a group and smoking, spitting the saliva of pan beeda, where they are standing. They don't even go to the side and spit. Does these people keep their home in a similar way? I see plastic papers spread ed, even though there is an dust bin right next to the sitting area. No one feels like throwing waste there. Upon that I found aged people sweeping on the sides, they are so old that even cannot clean it properly....why can't government have more young people to do so...with the better salary....is this not a basic thing where we have to do something, by having a good hygienic toilets near the bus-stops so that people can utilize it in the right way.......................

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“Incridable India”

“Incridable India” 

We live in a Nation..............!

Where Pizzas reach faster than Ambulance and Police.

Where you get car loan at 5% but Educational Loan at 12%.

Where Rice costs rs 30, But Sim card is free..................................

Footwear  that we wear are Solid in AC showrooms  but vegetables that we eat are sold on Footpaths................

Where we worship Goddesses’ and kill girl child in the womb, where still women are tourcher ed mentally, physically and for Dowry.

Where we do not have good toilets , everyone thinks it as his own property and makes it polluted.

Where we have millions who sleep on Footpaths.

Where even today, boy child is being treated as a king of the family in few families.

Where medicines banned in other countries as been marketed here and company is profited.

Where we make Lemon juice with artificial flavours, and dish wash with pure lemon.

Still we love our Country, bec she is not just an Country, she is our mother Please try to help her She needs you..

Enjoy

Two men, one American and an Indian were sitting in a bar drinking shot

after shot.

 The Indian man said to the American,"You know my parents are forcing me to

 get married to this so called homely girl from a village whom I haven't even

 met once.We call this arranged marriage.I don't want to marry a woman whom I

 don't love...I told them that openly and now have a hell lot of family

 problems."

 The American said, "Talking about love marriages...I'll tell you my story.

 I married a widow whom I deeply loved and dated for  3 years.

 "After a couple of years, my father fell in love with my step-daughter and

 so my father became my son-in-law and I became my father's father-in-law.

 My daughter is my mother and my wife my grandmother.

 More problems occurred when I had a son. My son is my father's brother and

 so he my uncle. Situations turned worse when my father had a son. Now my

 father's son i.e. my brother is my grandson.

 Ultimately, I have become my own grand father and I am my own grandson.

 And you say you have family problems..Gimme a break !!"

Regarding Auto fare and Auto Meter

People who travel in auto in case if you are feeling that you are overcharged Call Bangalore Police Complaint Number 25588444

If auto does not have sealed meter then anyone could call 

Commissioner for transport, RTO  (Central)  22355802, 22353785.

Superintendent, RTO (Central)  25533525

ARTO, Bangalore (West) 23324388

ARTO, Bangalore (East) 25253726

ARTO, Bangalore (North) 23376039

ARTO, Bangalore (South) 26630989

ARTO, Jnanabharathi; 28602500

ARTO, Yelahanka, 28561525

Now a days, few auto drivers does not even come to few areas. They want money without much trouble. I have a very bad experience. Where I stay, on the way to Devanahalli airport, to travel we need to pat 50rs, for 1 km they ask 50rs.  Wherein minimum used to be 14rs. Now minimum as been increased for 17rs I can't imagine how much they ask.

Thanks to DNA news paper from where I got few numbers wherein we can call and take help.

 

India, next super power?

Stop jogging! It doesn't always help lose weight

Mon, Jul 26 02:23 PM

London, July 26 (IANS) Running might not be the ideal form of exercise, especially if you want to lose weight.

Says Greg Brookes, a London-based personal trainer: 'Lots of people start running to lose weight and it doesn't always work - and this is why.'
'Fat is one of our body's favourite sources of energy,' says Brookes. 'The more you run, the more your body prepares itself for your next run. You will actually start to hold on to more fat,' the Daily Mail quoted him as saying.
Brookes, with a clientele that includes celebrities, high-fliers and housewives, suggests why you won't get leaner is that the body is an amazing machine and will adapt to anything.
'The more time you spend running, the better you become at running and the more efficient you get, the less energy you use and the fewer calories you burn,' says Brookes.
According to him, running is also bad for joints. 'When you run, two-and-a-half times your bodyweight is transmitted through your joints.'
'If that force is repeated over and over, eventually your weakest joint will give out. Usually the ankles or the knees are the first to go,' he adds.
Contrary to popular belief that any exercise will speed up your metabolism, running can, says Brookes, do the opposite.

AIIMS doctors claim turmeric can cure epilepsy

Mon, Jul 26 02:54 PM

GOOD OLD turmeric can cure epilepsy, too, doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have found.

They have also found it effective in boosting memory and reducing stress.
Research carried out on rats at the department of pharmacology at AIIMS has yielded positive results. "Epilepsy requires long-term antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy, which is advised according to symptoms. However an effective prevention or cure for epilepsy hasn't been available and many drugs in use have side-effects," said Dr K. H. Reeta, assistant professor of pharmacology at AIIMS.
According to her even new classes of AEDs are not free of side- effects. Phenytoin is a commonly used AED that has been found effective against all types of seizures. But it also causes cognitive impairment (a condition in which thinking abilities are badly affected) in patients as it damages essential macromolecules of the body, including DNA.
"Toxicity is common in patients of epilepsy treated with phenytoin, and thus requires careful drug-level monitoring and supportive care," said Dr Yogendra Kumar Gupta, head, pharmacology department, AIIMS. "The goal of AED therapy is freedom from seizure without side-effects. But this hasn't been achieved. The reasons for this include misdiagnosis of the type of seizure and prescription of the wrong AED," Reeta said.
" Phytochemicals (chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants) have been shown to possess a wide range of properties that facilitate effective treatment without side- effects.
Therefore, we investigated the effects of administering turmeric to rats that suffered from phenytoin-induced cognitive impairment and oxidative stress (the process in which highly reactive molecules such as free radicals impair particular cellular functions)," Dr Jogender Mehla of AIIMS said.
The research team found that turmeric, when administered orally with phenytoin, significantly prevented cognitive impairment and oxidative stress.
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Few spots in Bangalore where you can enjoy Snacks.

For people like my Husband and Brother who love street food.

Kumarakrupa Highgrounds-Aloo mattar and Samosas.

Food street- VV puram- Capcicum and chilli bajjis.

Infinitea-Cunningham Road- famous for different types of tea.

Kasi Vishwanath samosawala- shanthinagar/near Jain temple off KH road- Place for bread pakoras, samosas, and hot jalebies.

BAJJI AJJI- Nanjappa Circle- Alu Bondas and Mirchi Bajjies.

Ebrahim Sahib Street- Everything you get here from dosas to bajjies.

BDA Park-80 feet road, Koramangala. From mysore curmuri to Chinese food.

10 Simple Rules for the Best Job Interview 

Started by Kevin Cormac, Contributor at New Grad Life

Prepare for your interview by a review of these 10 rules. They will guide you to be confident, speak with clarity and use the interview to show your talents, fit and value. This is your moment to stand out and get hired.

Rule 1: Think “fit.”

The interview is as much for you to determine if the company is the right fit for you as for the company to decide if you are the right fit for them.

Rule 2: Impressions matter.

Be on time. Be professional and conservative in your appearance. Watch the length of the skirt and the cut of the blouse. Shirts should be pressed, neat and should fit you. Your care about yourself is a statement about the care of your work.

Rule 3. Be positive, upbeat, optimistic and congenial.

Notice details around you to ask about to start a casual conversation; this helps both parties relax. Be human and work first to connect to the interviewer as a person.

Rule 4. Have three great questions ready to ask to show that you want to fully understand how you can make a significant difference in the company.

This also ensures that if you feel an uncomfortable pause, you have a question ready to keep the conversation moving. Here are my suggestions:

1. How do you share information and performance expectations with your employees?
2. What do your employees like most about working here? What do your employees find most challenging about working here?
3. How are employees held accountable for making a difference in their jobs?

Rule 5: Focus on your value.

Interviews are the time for you to give more details about what you are great at and how you add value. Don’t be shy about your ability to make a difference. Be sure you can quantify your impact; give details about how you improved things, invented things, saved the company money, brought a team more together, etc. The more you can focus the interview around your value, the more the hiring company will see that they need you.

Rule 6: Be confident, not arrogant.

There is a fine line between being confident and sure of your abilities, and starting every sentence with “I.” Confidence is what they want to see in an interview and if you are applying for a job that uses what you are good at, and you are passionate about doing, you will be confident. If you interview for jobs that don’t match your interests, talents and passions, you will find that you have to make yourself sound greater and more “extraordinary.” This is what makes you sound arrogant. So, be casual and confident. Go into the interview knowing you are a good fit for the job and will be able to make a big difference. Don’t be humble. Don’t be arrogant. Be confident.

Rule 7: Make sure you know all the facts.

Be sure you know the expectations, pay rate, working conditions, benefits, and any specific details of the job; confirm your understanding of the details of the position during your interview. This not only ensures you are well informed so you can make a good decision about accepting or not accepting the job, but it also shows the interviewer that you have done your homework to understand the company and are ensuring your understanding is accurate and complete. This shows focus, conscientiousness and commitment – all attributes needed in any position.

Rule 8: Look for common ground.

There are studies out that support that we connect best to people who share similar interests or attributes with us. As you approach your interview, notice pictures, objects, awards and other things that first give you information about the interviewer, but also help you see areas about which you both can connect. If you both have coached soccer, lived in a section of a city, drive a certain car, etc…you have some commonality. This makes the interview more personal and more comfortable for both.

ule 9: Remember the power of body language. Your communication message comes through in three elements:

Rule 9: Remember the power of body language. Your communication message comes through in three elements:

1. Verbal – what you say (the words you choose).
2. Vocal – how you say what you say (inflection, volume, intonation).
3. Visual – what you look like (body language).

Okay, here is what is really important. Your message comes through each of these elements in different percentages (which means some of the elements of communication are more important than others). Only 7% of your message comes through in your verbal (words), 38% comes through in your vocal (intonation) and 55% comes through in your visual (body language). That means what you look like, your facial expressions, how you sit, how you shake hands all convey more of your real message than what you say and how you say it. This is because what you really feel is conveyed to your 53 facial muscles without any “editing.”

When it comes to the words we choose and the way we say things, we can edit and control our delivery. So watch your body language. If the interviewer describes a the hours of the job and you hate working second shift, you may say “fine” but your face will convey that hours are not fine. You may actually roll your eyes or shake your head as you say fine. The interviewer believes your body language more than your spoken language.

The same works in the reverse. When your body language is excited, interested and engaged, it creates a greater impression than just if your language and tone is upbeat and positive. So get excited about your interview – it will show.

Rule 10: Have fun.

Now not many people think that interviews are fun but think for a minute about how differently you feel and act when you are stressed and when you are having fun. Which showcases the better you? Then shouldn’t you look to find a way to be relaxed, be casual, be conversation and be human? And when you act this way, you will find the interviewer (if they weren’t wise enough to act this way from the start) will join you. And for fun I mean be focused but casual. Ask questions about how the workplace has a good time. Ask questions about what the interviewer does for fun when he/she is not working. Share what hobbies you have because your hobbies show your passions. Not only does this give the interviewer more information about you (and good information), but when you talk about the things you love to do, you get more energized, more relaxed and more confident. These are the attributes they need to see in the interview. Warning – stay away from sharing jokes unless you are great at it. Most jokes backfire. But fun isn’t always about jokes.

Remember – be sincere, honest and human. Show what you are great at. Be confident in your abilities. Speak from the heart. Find out the facts. Be sure you fit for them and they fit for you. Then, once hired, blow them away with your great performance. Good luck. Be great.

The 15 secrets to a happy marriage

Fri, Jul 16 05:15 PM

London, July 16 (ANI): An author has fished out decades of scientific research to identify the secrets of a happy married life.

According to The Telegraph, Anneli Rufus, a journalist and author, has now delved into the archive of studies dedicated to the subject to compile a list of 15 warning signs that someone is heading for a divorce.
And one can guarantee marital bliss if you take care of these signs.
Here are Rufus' 15 signs that you are headed towards divorce:
1. If you're a woman who got married before the age of eighteen, your marriage faces a 48 per cent likelihood of divorce within ten years.
2. If you're a woman who wants a child much more strongly than your spouse does, it's twice as likely that your marriage is nearing an end.
3. If you have two sons, you face a 36.9 per cent likelihood of divorce, but if you have two daughters, the likelihood rises to 43.1 per cent.
4. If you're a man with high basal testosterone, you're 43 per cent more likely to get divorced than men with low testosterone levels.
5. If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you are 22.7 per cent more likely to divorce before that child turns eight years old than parents of a child without ADHD.
6. If you are currently married but have cohabited with a lover other than your current spouse, you are slightly more than twice as likely to divorce than someone who has never cohabited.
7. If you didn't smile for photographs early in life, your marriage is more likely to end in divorce than if you smiled intensely in early photographs.
8. If your child has died after the twentieth week of pregnancy, during labour, or soon after labour, you are 40 per cent more likely to divorce than if you had not lost a child.
9. If you're a woman who has recently been diagnosed with cancer or multiple sclerosis, your marriage is six times more likely to end in divorce than if your husband had been diagnosed with those diseases instead.
10. If you're a Caucasian woman and you're separated from your spouse, there's a 98 per cent chance that you'll be divorced within six years of that separation. If you're a Hispanic woman, the likelihood is 80 percent. If you're an African-American woman, the likelihood is 72 per cent.
11. If you're a dancer or choreographer, you face a 43.05 per cent likelihood of divorce, compared with mathematicians, who face 19.15 per cent likelihood, and animal trainers, who face 22.5 per cent likelihood.
12. If you're a farmer, you face only a 7.63 per cent likelihood of divorce, joined by other low-risk occupations such as nuclear engineers, who face a 7.29 per cent likelihood, and optometrists, who face a mere 4.01 per cent likelihood.
13. If either you or your spouse has suffered a brain injury, your marriage faces a 17 per cent chance of ending in divorce.
14. If you're an African-American woman, your first marriage has a 47 per cent likelihood of ending in divorce within ten years; for Hispanic women, the likelihood is 34 per cent; for Caucasian women, it's 32 per cent; for Asian women, it's 20 per cent.
15. If you're a woman serving actively in the military, your marriage is 250 per cent more likely to end in divorce than that of a man serving actively in the military. (ANI)

Forget the food fads and 'Take 10' small steps to weight loss success - that's the message from dietitians to the thousands who will make weight loss their goal this year.

"Fad and quick-fix weight loss programs often promise easy, no-effort weight loss. The reality is these programs can set people up to fail and damage their self-esteem in the process," said Claire Hewat, CEO of Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA).

Clare Collins, associate professor of dietics, said: "A range of approaches can help you lose weight in the short term, but making small, permanent changes that fit with your lifestyle will give you the best chance of keeping weight off in the long term."

Collins 'Take 10' tips for achieving or maintaining a healthy weight are:

1. Eat breakfast

2. Include vegetables or salad with lunch and dinner

3. Choose fruit as a snack

4. Replace full-fat food and drinks with reduced-fat alternatives

5. Choose wholegrain foods instead of more refined foods

6. Eat smaller serving sizes by using smaller plates and cups

7. Eat slowly and stop when you are satisfied, not stuffed full

8. Eat when you genuinely feel hungry, rather than for emotional or other reasons

9. Swap sweetened drinks such as cordial, soft drink and juice with water

10. Eat your evening meals at a dinner table with the TV turned off.

The DAA commissioned research was conducted by Newspoll market research nationally among 1,201 respondents aged 18 years and over. Interviews were conducted by telephone Nov 14-16, 2008, says a DAA release.

It found that 45.5 percent people had actively tried to lose weight during the 12 months prior to the survey, with 21.8 per cent of these people following a diet from a book or magazine and 16.4 per cent seeking advice from a dietitian.